Scientists watch sperm whales work as a team to assist a birth
An unprecedented look at the birth of a sperm whale found that mother and calf were supported by other whales throughout the process. ...
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Rubio heads to Europe to try garner support for Iran war
Representatives of the world's wealthiest democracies gather in France today for a G7 meeting, where U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected t...
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Our quiz writer made yet another Tom Bombadil reference this week. Can you spot it?
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These trees brought a fishery back from the brink. They can help you too
A community fishery in Cambodia was struggling. There weren't enough fish to make ends meet, until local fishermen started planting a specific type of...
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Do you lean optimistic or pessimistic? Take this quiz and find out
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Senate votes to fund much of DHS, minus immigration enforcement
The Senate approved a bill to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, early Friday. The bill does not fund Immigration and Customs Enforceme...
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Judge weighs whether Venezuela can pay Maduro's legal costs in US drug trafficking case
A U.S. judge pressed the Trump administration Thursday about its basis for barring Venezuela's government from paying former President Nicolás Maduro...
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A surprise resignation could open the door for an independent to win a Montana Senate seat
Two-term GOP Sen. Steve Daines shocked Montana when he announced his retirement. Democrats worry a new independent candidate will split their party's ...
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The depleted Education Department will move out of its headquarters
In August, Education Department employees will relocate to a smaller office roughly a block away, and the larger Energy Department will take over the ...
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