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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

New U.S. rule orders asylum seekers apply elsewhere first

New U.S. rule orders asylum seekers apply elsewhere first

Amazon 'Prime Day' mega-sale targeted by walkout, protests in U.S.

Amazon 'Prime Day' mega-sale targeted by walkout, protests in U.S.

China economic growth slows to lowest level in 27 years

China economic growth slows to lowest level in 27 years

5 summer jobs for those who love naps, pools and barbecue

5 summer jobs for those who love naps, pools and barbecue

Moon Landing at 50

Apollo 11's 50th anniversary evokes glory, regret in space travel

Apollo 11's 50th anniversary evokes glory, regret in space travel

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., June 10 (UPI) -- Fifty years after Apollo 11 astronauts were first to walk on the moon, the United States and the world are celebrating the historic achievement, while many also lament that moon missions ended decades ago.

Apollo space program spawned technologies, products still in use

Apollo space program spawned technologies, products still in use

Space program transfixed Americans, changed pop culture

Space program transfixed Americans, changed pop culture

Mission's scientific legacy was just getting to the moon

Mission's scientific legacy was just getting to the moon

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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U.S. may allow more Native Americans religious use of eagle feathers

Millions of acres of Midwest farmland eligible for U.S.-backed insurance

Report: North Korea will maintain nuclear arsenal for decades

Prosecutors say passport, valuables show Epstein a flight risk

Trump signs order strengthening Buy American Act

AG Barr: Fighting anti-Semitism a top Justice Dept. priority

China arrests Canadian citizen on drug-related charges

Reports: South Korea man causes commotion at DMZ

Britain to honor WWII code breaker Alan Turing on new £50

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Austin Butler cast as Elvis Presley in new biopic

K-pop group Pentagon teases 'Forbidden' music video

Emma Stone may star in Damien Chazelle's new film

Man sits on toilet for 116 hours to set new Guinness record

French inventor's 'flyboard' draws attention at Bastille Day celebration

Missouri woman tracks down her stolen SUV, takes it back

NIH begins HIV vaccine trials in North America, South America, Europe

NIH begins HIV vaccine trials in North America, South America, Europe

Sex may ease progression of Parkinson's, study suggests

Athletes with ACL injury at greater risk of repeat after return to sports

Early human ancestors were breastfed for the first year of life

Early human ancestors were breastfed for the first year of life

Remains of smallest Old World monkey species found in Kenya

Harsh conditions drive female mammals to kill offspring of competitors

Raytheon nabs $110M contract for cybersecurity for North African country

Raytheon nabs $110M contract for cybersecurity for North African country

Turkey awaits ninth delivery for Russian S-400 missile defense system

New Air Force facility to protect weapons systems from cyber threats

Olympic boxing legend Pernell 'Sweet Pea' Whitaker dies in crash

Fantasy football tight end rankings: Zach Ertiz, Travis Kelce lead top 25

P&G gives $529K to U.S. women World Cup champs for pay gap

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Dwayne Johnson, Eliza González attend 'Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw' premiere

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Family's escaped llama returns home after more than a month on the loose

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Family's escaped llama returns home after more than a month on the loose

July 15 (UPI) -- A British Columbia woman said her escaped llama returned home on her own after more than a month wandering loose.

'Extinction Rebellion' opens 'summer uprising' in 5 British cities

World News // 2 hours ago

'Extinction Rebellion' opens 'summer uprising' in 5 British cities

July 15 (UPI) -- "Extinction Rebellion" environmental activists rallied in Britain en masse again Monday as part of their "summer uprising" to demand action to fight climate change.

Populist Taiwan mayor to run against President Tsai Ing-wen

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Populist Taiwan mayor to run against President Tsai Ing-wen

July 15 (UPI) -- A Taiwanese mayor who has argued for friendlier relations with Beijing has been picked to run against President Tsai Ing-wen in the 2020 election.

Park visitor filmed confronting bears, mother bear charges

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Park visitor filmed confronting bears, mother bear charges

July 15 (UPI) -- A national park in Tennessee is reminding visitors to stay clear of wildlife after a man was filmed being charged by a mother bear after approaching her cubs.

Guatemala court blocks immigration pact with U.S.

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Guatemala court blocks immigration pact with U.S.

July 15 (UPI) -- A top Central American court has blocked a controversial immigration agreement with the United States that seeks to mandate migrants from other nations like Honduras and El Salvador to first stay in Guatemala.

South Korea convenience stores to boycott Japanese beer, cigarettes

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South Korea convenience stores to boycott Japanese beer, cigarettes

July 15 (UPI) -- South Korean associations representing grocery and convenience store chains say they are banning 100 Japanese items from their shelves.

Puerto Rico governor faces calls to resign over leaked chat

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Puerto Rico governor faces calls to resign over leaked chat

July 15 (UPI) -- Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rossello is under pressure to resign after leaked online private group chats between he and close associates were revealed over the weekend.

Biden proposes health law that improves, builds on ACA

U.S. News // 5 hours ago

Biden proposes health law that improves, builds on ACA

July 15 (UPI) -- Democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden on Monday unveiled his healthcare plan -- a modified version of the Affordable Care Act, plus a public coverage option run by the federal government.

9 skydivers dead after plane crashes on Swedish island

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9 skydivers dead after plane crashes on Swedish island

July 15 (UPI) -- Swedish authorities are trying to determine the cause of a plane crash over the weekend that killed nine skydivers.

Britain's Jeremy Hunt in Belgium to save Iran nuclear deal

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Britain's Jeremy Hunt in Belgium to save Iran nuclear deal

July 15 (UPI) -- British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt said Monday the Western nuclear agreement with Iran "isn't dead yet," and that he remains "totally committed" to preventing a nuclear Middle East.

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Millions of acres of Midwest farmland eligible for U.S.-backed insurance

Millions of acres of Midwest farmland eligible for U.S.-backed insurance

EVANSVILLE, Ind., July 12 (UPI) -- Insurance claims for unplanted crops may top $1 billion after record spring rainfall prevented Midwest farmers from planting millions of acres.

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Brownback wants religious freedom summit to spark 'global grass-roots movement'

Brownback wants religious freedom summit to spark 'global grass-roots movement'

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