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CNN announces lineups for second round of Democratic debates

CNN announces lineups for second round of Democratic debates

U.S. shoots down Iranian drone in Strait of Hormuz

U.S. shoots down Iranian drone in Strait of Hormuz

House votes to raise federal hourly minimum wage to $15

House votes to raise federal hourly minimum wage to $15

Kennedy Center's 2019 honorees include Sally Field, 'Sesame Street'

Kennedy Center's 2019 honorees include Sally Field, 'Sesame Street'

Herbal drug Kratom may cause serious side effects

Herbal drug Kratom may cause serious side effects

Moon Landing at 50

Microsoft designers create replica of Apollo 11 hatch

Microsoft designers create replica of Apollo 11 hatch

July 18 (UPI) -- In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, designers at Microsoft built a replica of the spaceship's iconic hatch.

Humanity needs bold new space mission, Apollo legends agree

Humanity needs bold new space mission, Apollo legends agree

Neil Armstrong medal from Apollo 11 mission sells for $2M

Neil Armstrong medal from Apollo 11 mission sells for $2M

U.S. should skip moon, head for Mars, Apollo 11's Michael Collins says

U.S. should skip moon, head for Mars, Apollo 11's Michael Collins says

Apollo-era tech built foundation, but private industry now leads space innovation

Apollo-era tech built foundation, but private industry now leads space innovation

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Chappaquiddick: The crash that changed an island, and a Kennedy

Hemp used for construction gains popularity in U.S.

South Korea: Japan's export restrictions could have 'dire consequences' for global economy

Zarif: Iran offers United States enhanced inspections for lifting of sanctions

Zarif: Iran offers United States enhanced inspections for lifting of sanctions

EPA declines to ban pesticide linked to neurological issues in children

United States sanctions Iranian 'WMD proliferators'

South Korea: More Chinese nationals overstayed visas in 2018

South Korea: More Chinese nationals overstayed visas in 2018

Report: Japanese sushi chef in North Korea seen alive and well

South Korea mulls 'review' of military intelligence sharing with Japan

Entertainment News

'It Chapter Two' trailer: Pennywise taunts, 'I've missed you!'

'It Chapter Two' trailer: Pennywise taunts, 'I've missed you!'

Alicia Keys working with Benj Pasek, Justin Paul on musical Showtime drama

Tom Cruise is back in the pilot's seat in first 'Top Gun: Maverick' trailer

Long-haired cows escape Illinois farm, go for swim in lake

Long-haired cows escape Illinois farm, go for swim in lake

California police cite carpool lane cheater with dummy passenger

Metal tube crashes through Washington state woman's windshield

Tracing plaque buildup may help researchers 'stage' Alzheimer's disease

Tracing plaque buildup may help researchers 'stage' Alzheimer's disease

Rate of American smokers trying to quit has stalled, study shows

Fear, mistrust drive vaccination hesitancy, researchers say

Jurassic fossil suggests early mammal ancestors swallowed like modern mammals

Jurassic fossil suggests early mammal ancestors swallowed like modern mammals

Extremely rare species of flying squirrel discovered in Southwest China

Algae-killing virus stimulates nutrient recylcing in the oceans

Pentagon: 2,100 more troops headed to U.S.-Mexico border in Texas

Pentagon: 2,100 more troops headed to U.S.-Mexico border in Texas

Air Force pilot tests modified Black Hawk helicopter for first time

Six companies to compete for $2.5B in funds to install Navy C4ISR systems

British Open: David Duval posts worst score on one hole in 69 years

British Open: David Duval posts worst score on one hole in 69 years

Padres behind 'laid-back' Manny Machado after Instagram rant

San Francisco Giants plan to trade veterans despite winning streak

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13 Philadelphia police officers fired for racist, violent social media posts

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13 Philadelphia police officers fired for racist, violent social media posts

July 18 (UPI) -- Thirteen Philadelphia police officers will be fired for making racist and violent social media posts, Police Commissioner Richard Ross announced Thursday.

Trump nominates Gene Scalia to be labor secretary

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Trump nominates Gene Scalia to be labor secretary

July 18 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump on Thursday said he plans to nominate Gene Scalia, the son of late Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonin Scalia, to be labor secretary.

FDNY firefighter Richard Driscoll becomes 200th to die of 9/11-related illness

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FDNY firefighter Richard Driscoll becomes 200th to die of 9/11-related illness

July 18 (UPI) -- New York City Fire Department firefighter Richard Driscoll became the 200th member of the department to die of illness related to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the FDNY said Thursday.

Court documents detail Trump campaign efforts to pay hush money to Stormy Daniels

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Court documents detail Trump campaign efforts to pay hush money to Stormy Daniels

July 18 (UPI) -- Court documents released Thursday detail efforts by President Donald Trump's campaign to suppress information about his alleged affair with adult film actress Stormy Daniels.

Southwest Airlines extends grounding of Boeing 737 Max

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Southwest Airlines extends grounding of Boeing 737 Max

July 18 (UPI) -- Southwest Airlines on Thursday joined a growing list of airlines extending their grounding of Boeing 737 Max aircraft through early November.

Dutch prime minister presents Trump with U.S. flag from D-Day invasion

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Dutch prime minister presents Trump with U.S. flag from D-Day invasion

July 18 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump on Thursday received a U.S. flag from a ship that carried the first waves of U.S. service members to Normandy on D-Day.

Poll: 65% of Democratic voters have positive view of 2020 candidates

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Poll: 65% of Democratic voters have positive view of 2020 candidates

July 18 (UPI) -- Democratic voters have a better impression of their party's presidential candidates this year compared to similar points in the past eight elections, a Pew survey released Thursday indicates.

Northeast, Midwest expect hottest weather in years

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Northeast, Midwest expect hottest weather in years

July 18 (UPI) -- The Midwest and Northeast will continue to swelter in dangerous heat and high humidity into this weekend.

Washington, D.C., police arrest 70 Catholics protesting Trump immigration policy

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Washington, D.C., police arrest 70 Catholics protesting Trump immigration policy

July 18 (UPI) -- Police in Washington, D.C., arrested a group of Catholics protesting the Trump administration's immigration policy.

Temporary fix restores water to Ft. Lauderdale

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Temporary fix restores water to Ft. Lauderdale

July 18 (UPI) -- Water is flowing in Fort Lauderdale after a contractor broke a water main leaving tens of thousands of residents without the utility, Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis said.

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On This Day: Sen. Edward Kennedy drives off bridge, killing Mary Jo Kopechne

On July 18, 1969, a car driven by Sen. Edward Kennedy, D-Mass., plunged from a bridge into a tidal pond at Chappaquiddick Island, killing Mary Jo Kopechne.

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Eagle Scout rolls expected to drop after Mormon church ends partnership

Eagle Scout rolls expected to drop after Mormon church ends partnership

July 17 (UPI) -- The number of Eagle Scouts in the Boy Scouts of America is expected to fall dramatically when the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ends its 105-year partnership with the organization in January.

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The heritage of the Apollo missions must be protected

The heritage of the Apollo missions must be protected

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