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Boris Johnson elected British prime minister, Tory Party leader

Boris Johnson elected British prime minister, Tory Party leader

New Calif. quakes stir fears of 'the Big One,' which is long overdue

New Calif. quakes stir fears of 'the Big One,' which is long overdue

Renaissance-era ship found mostly intact at bottom of Baltic Sea

Renaissance-era ship found mostly intact at bottom of Baltic Sea

3D printing transforms rocketry in Florida

3D printing transforms rocketry in Florida

NASA pioneer, mission control architect Chris Kraft dies at 95

NASA pioneer, mission control architect Chris Kraft dies at 95

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Communications satellite firm OneWeb plans to start monthly launches in December

Scientists scramble to learn why monarch butterflies are dying so quickly

Corvettes, MoonPies and Tang: Space center, Pence mark anniversary

Epstein attorneys again appeal to NYC judge for bail

Trump sues to block House Democrats from accessing N.Y. tax returns

N.C. judge approves settlement expanding transgender bathroom access

5 nations still pledged to Iran nuclear deal to meet in Austria

Afghanistan asks for clarity after Trump says he could wipe it off face of Earth

Report: South Korea made U.S. FOIA request about 1980 uprising

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MTV Video Music Awards 2019: Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift lead nominees

Seventeen shares 'Prologue' video ahead of summer comeback

'Big Little Lies' concludes with series-high viewership

Female singer hits low note to break Guinness World Record

Giant lizard climbs on ATM outside bank

Moose runs wild through Idaho city

Study: Cost of healthy food drives malnourishment globally

FDA approves first generic versions of Lyrica

Peripheral artery disease risk lasts 30 years after stopping smoking

Unique glowing click beetle found in southwest China

Unique glowing click beetle found in southwest China

Scientists send light through 2D crystal layer in quantum computing leap

Climate change increasing hurricanes, storms, floods, North Carolina records show

Arizona State University to design WMD detector for DARPA

Arizona State University to design WMD detector for DARPA

Lockheed contracted for weapons system changes on Navy's future frigate

Britain to send 250 troops to U.N. peacekeeping mission in Mali

Boxer Maxim Dadashev dies after emergency brain surgery

United States Men's National Team to play Mexico in September soccer friendly

Atlantic League to use computer to call balls, strikes for rest of season

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Daniel Radcliffe turns 30: A look back

Daniel Radcliffe turns 30: A look back

Justice Stevens lies in repose at the Supreme Court

Justice Stevens lies in repose at the Supreme Court

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IMF: Global economic growth is 'sluggish' amid trade/tech conflict

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IMF: Global economic growth is 'sluggish' amid trade/tech conflict

July 23 (UPI) -- The International Monetary Fund said Tuesday the global economic growth forecast has become 'increasingly sluggish,' amid conflicts over trade and technology.

Idaho man covers wife in plastic wrap for Guinness World Record

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Idaho man covers wife in plastic wrap for Guinness World Record

July 23 (UPI) -- An Idaho man who has broken more than 100 Guinness World Records earned another title when he wrapped his wife in plastic wrap in 1 minute, 57 seconds.

Woman uses traffic cone to clear drains on flooded New York road

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Woman uses traffic cone to clear drains on flooded New York road

July 23 (UPI) -- A New York driver who found her path blocked by a flash food armed herself with a traffic cone and cleared the clog causing the road to fill with water.

North Carolina man credits $1 million lottery win to lucky dog

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North Carolina man credits $1 million lottery win to lucky dog

July 23 (UPI) -- A North Carolina man said he has a lucky dog to thank for the series of events that led to his winning a $1 million lottery jackpot.

Marijuana retailers ask Congress for financial reform, access to banks

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Marijuana retailers ask Congress for financial reform, access to banks

July 23 (UPI) -- Owners of cannabis companies told a Senate committee Tuesday that they are forced by federal law to operate as cash-only businesses, making it difficult to pay taxes and creating safety concerns.

Senate confirms Mark Esper as defense secretary

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Senate confirms Mark Esper as defense secretary

July 23 (UPI) -- The Senate confirmed Mark Esper to be secretary of defense Tuesday, filling a Cabinet role that's been vacant since James Mattis' departure nearly seven months ago.

Camera returned to man after theft by eagle

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Camera returned to man after theft by eagle

July 23 (UPI) -- A Canadian man taking video of wildlife ended up with some surprisingly close footage when an eagle stole his camera and flew away.

More clues to mysterious illness among staff at U.S. embassy in Cuba

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More clues to mysterious illness among staff at U.S. embassy in Cuba

Researchers say they have detected some "alterations" in the brain structure and function of U.S. diplomats in Cuba who experienced a mysterious illness -- though the significance, if any, is disputed.

SF airport opens gates in new $2.4B Harvey Milk Terminal

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SF airport opens gates in new $2.4B Harvey Milk Terminal

July 23 (UPI) -- San Francisco International Airport on Tuesday opened gates its new $2.4 billion terminal and named it after slain gay rights advocate and former city supervisor Harvey Milk.

Goose rescued from front grill of pizza delivery car in Vermont

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Goose rescued from front grill of pizza delivery car in Vermont

July 23 (UPI) -- Employees at a Vermont pizzeria called animal rescuers and firefighters for help when a Canada goose got stuck in the grill of a delivery car.

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On This Day: Eileen Collins becomes 1st female Space Shuttle commander

On July 23, 1999, U.S. Air Force Col. Eileen Collins became the first woman to command a space shuttle flight, with the launch of Columbia on a four-day mission.

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Scientists puzzled why monarch butterflies are dying so quickly

Scientists puzzled why monarch butterflies are dying so quickly

EVANSVILLE, Ind., July 22 (UPI) -- Scientists across the country are scrambling to learn why monarch butterflies are disappearing at such an alarming rate as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service considers listing the butterfly as endangered.

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Don't bank on tax on stocks to settle student debt

Don't bank on tax on stocks to settle student debt

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