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Standing egg theory goes viral as 'ring-of-fire' eclipse crosses Asia
According to a popular scientific theory, an egg will stand on its narrow end during a solar eclipse due to increased gravity. Social media users put that theory to the test in videos shared online Thursday, when thousands gathered across Asia to witness the "ring-of-fire" eclipse.
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Christmas typhoon kills 20 in Philippines
A strong typhoon that barrelled through the central Philippines left at least 20 people dead and forced thousands to flee their homes, devastating Christmas celebrations in the predominantly Catholic country.
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Wildfire-ravaged areas of Australia get holiday relief, but oppressive conditions to return
Areas of Australia that have been ravaged by deadly wildfires experienced temporary relief on Wednesday, but oppressive conditions are expected to return this weekend.
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Burning Man organizers sue U.S. government over permit fees
Burning Man organizers sued the U.S. Bureau of Land Management to recover millions of dollars they say the government has overcharged them in fees over the past seven years at the counter-culture celebration in the Nevada desert.
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A rare environmental success story is unfolding in waters off the U.S. West Coast
Technology & Science |
Queen Elizabeth's Christmas message encourages 'small steps' to bring peace, reconciliation
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Netanyahu takes shelter after rocket reportedly launched during rally in Israel
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Typhoon Phanfone in Philippines kills 1, forces thousands from homes
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Larry Nassar investigation not suspended after all, says Michigan attorney general
David Eggert
Sports -Olympics -Summer Sports -Gymnastics |
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'I don't have a home right now': Turkish NBA player Enes Kanter talks activism, basketball
Benjamin Blum
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Pope urges healing of 'suffering members of our human family' in Christmas message
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Hong Kong police fire tear gas during Christmas pro-democracy march
World |
35 civilians killed in Burkina Faso after army repels militant attack
World |
Russia extends detention of Canadian-American citizen Paul Whelan
World |
Pompeo backs Canada on 'coercive detentions' of Canadians in China
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New Boeing 737 Max documents show 'very disturbing' employee concerns: U.S. House aide
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Prince Philip leaves hospital
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Missile strikes Syrian school, killing 8 civilians including children
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At least 28 dead in Indonesia bus crash
World |
India approves census plans amid protests over citizenship law
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Disney cuts lesbian kiss from Star Wars in Singapore
Entertainment |
Notre-Dame congregants in Paris prepare for Christmas mass in a new setting
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Attorney General suspends investigation of Michigan State over Nassar
David Eggert
Sports -Olympics -Summer Sports -Gymnastics |
Residents of northwestern Syria flee from government forces' new offensive
World |
McConnell hasn't ruled out Democrats' call for Trump impeachment trial witnesses
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