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BEAUTY IN SPACE: NASA Releases Must-See Video Of The Aurora Borealis

The five-minute clip uses time lapses shot from the International Space Station. … Continue Reading

WATCH: Political Crisis, Poor Ticket Sales And Zika – Are The Olympics In Trouble?

The world is heading to Rio as Brasil falls into economic depression. … Continue Reading

Woman Solicits Child via the Internet

A 24-year-old female was charged with four felony counts of use of communications systems to facilitate certain offenses involving children under 15 years of age.… Continue Reading

U.S. sending more troops, Apaches to Iraq

U.S. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter announced Monday the United States will send 217 additional troops to Iraq to serve as advisers and trainers.… Continue Reading

Boston cancels North Carolina concerts because of LGBT law

Boston founder Tom Scholz announced with “deep regret” the cancellation of three shows scheduled for North Carolina next month, noting that “human rights are more important.”
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Americans give the economy a “C” grade

In a new CNNMoney/E*Trade survey of Americans who have at least $10,000 in an online trading account, over half (52%) gave the U.S. economy as a “C” grade.
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Houston largely shut down amid rain, flooding

More than a foot of rain in some places flooded low-lying areas across the Houston region on Monday, forcing officials to suspend bus and rail service, close schools and government offices and urge residents to stay home amid what authorities said were extremely dangerous conditions.… Continue Reading