Scientists who sent bulked-up, mutant mice to the International Space Station say the animals maintained their muscle during the monthlong flight, a good sign for astronauts.
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Naked protesters demand action after Black man’s killing
Daniel Prude died after Rochester police put a hood over his head to stop him from spitting, then held him down for about two minutes.
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California sets record with 2 million acres burned so far this year
Dry, hot winds are predicted to raise fire danger to critical levels in the coming days.
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Summer of COVID-19 ends with health officials worried
U.S. deaths from the virus more than doubled over the summer, to nearly 190,000.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
In battleground states, absentee ballot rejections could triple
An AP analysis finds that such disenfranchisement this year could substantially outstrip what the last presidential election saw.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump, Biden spar over economy, workers in Labor Day blitz
Meanwhile, Kamala Harris and Vice President Mike Pence each campaigned in Wisconsin, a state that Trump narrowly won in 2016.
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Support mixed in Oxford County as protesters object to student mask-wearing mandate
A small group protests in-school mask-wearing Monday morning in front of Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School in Paris.
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Saudi court issues final verdicts in Khashoggi killing
The family of The Washington Post columnist had forgiven the killers, which allowed the five to be pardoned from execution in accordance with Islamic law.
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U.K. judge rejects bid to delay Assange extradition hearing
The WikiLeaks founder is fighting American prosecutors’ attempt to send him to the U.S. to stand trial on spying charges.
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South African protesters force closure of stores over offensive ad
People accuse the nationwide retailer Clicks of racism and insensitivity toward Black people’s identity.