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Science
SpaceX rocket accident leaves the company's Starlink satellites in the wrong orbit
A SpaceX rocket has failed for the first time in nearly a decade, leaving the company’s internet satellites in an orbit so low that they're doomed to fall through the atmosphere and burn up.
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National
Jury to begin deliberations Friday in bribery trial of New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez
Prosecutors say the Democrat accepted nearly $150,000 in gold bars and hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash to corruptly abuse his power. Menendez has pleaded not guilty to charges
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National
Family files lawsuit in case of teen who died after eating spicy chip
A lawsuit was filed against Hershey, Walgreens and several others in the case of a teen who died after he participated in a spicy tortilla chip challenge that was widely promoted on social media.
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Environment
Marathon Oil reaches a $241 million settlement with EPA for environmental violations
The federal government announced a settlement with Marathon Oil for alleged air quality violations at the company's oil and gas operations on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation in North Dakota.
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Arts & Life
Shelley Duvall, star of 'The Shining,' 'Popeye,' dies at 75
Actress Shelley Duvall, known for her roles in The Shining and a number of Robert Altman’s films, has died at home in Texas of complications related to diabetes, according to her partner Dan Gilroy.
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National
BMW recalling more than 390,000 vehicles due to airbag inflator issue
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the recall includes certain 3 Series Sedans and 3 Series Sportswagons. BMW dealers will inspect and replace air bag modules as needed for free.
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National
The body of a climber buried by an avalanche 22 years ago in Peru is found in the ice
Police said they recovered Bill Stampfl's body from the mountain where he was buried by the avalanche in 2002, when the 58-year-old was climbing with two friends who were also killed.
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National
New parents in Baltimore could get a $1,000 'baby bonus' to reduce childhood poverty
Organizers secured the necessary 10,000 signatures to bring the question to voters as a ballot initiative in November. The proposal is loosely modeled on a program implemented in Flint, Mich.
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World
France is voting in a key election that could hand the far right a historic victory
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World
Everest's highest camp is littered with frozen garbage. The cleanup will take years
A Nepal government-funded team of soldiers and Sherpas removed 11 tons of garbage, four dead bodies and a skeleton during this year's climbing season. It's estimated that 40 to 50 tons remain.
