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Glaciers on the Himalayas are melting fast, spy images reveal

The region called "The Third Pole" because it has so much ice is melting at twice the rate it was before the year 2000, a recent study revealed.

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Surf's up, skis down: How climate change is affecting sports

Extreme weather is affecting summer and winter sports alike — mostly for the worse.

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What is 'Medicare for All' and how would it work?

The far-reaching health care plan has touched off a fierce debate. Here's a breakdown of what exactly it is and which candidates are for, against or lukewarm on it.

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Syrian refugee charged with plotting to bomb Pennsylvania church

Mustafa Mousab Alowemer, 21, recorded a video of himself pledging an oath of allegiance to the leader of ISIS, court documents say.

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Military official says no U.S. drones in Iranian airspace after report of downed aircraft

"No U.S. drone was operating in Iranian airspace today," a spokesman for Central Command said, after an Iranian report a U.S. drone was shot down.

20/06/2019

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NASA wants robots to sniff out moon pits for lunar habitats

The sinkhole-like structures might contain valuable resources or provide shelter for astronauts.

19/06/2019

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Bernie Sanders lashes out at Donald Trump as presidential race hots up

As the race for the Democratic nomination for the 2020 US presidential election hots up, Bernie Sanders didn't pull any punches as he lashed out at Donald Trump

19/06/2019

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GOP senator wants to remove a key legal protection for tech giants

Sen. Josh Hawley's bill would change how big tech platforms like Facebook, YouTube and Twitter are offered immunity from liability for users' content.

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These 'cyborg' plants can sense motion and move on command

Researchers foresee a world in which plants collect and transmit information without computers' glaring screens or intrusive sounds.

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After fatal police shooting, Buttigieg expresses concern about minority relations

The South Bend mayor and 2020 contender ordered the city's bod cam policy for officers changed in the wake of the killing.

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Watch: Yoko Ono refugee boat installation goes on display

Visitors are invited to paint their thoughts and feelings about immigration on and around the boat.

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Yoko Ono refugee boat installation goes on display in New York

Visitors are invited to paint their thoughts and feelings about immigration on and around the boat.

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San Francisco moves closer to ban on e-cigarettes

San Francisco has outlawed the sale of e-cigarettes until the United States Food and Drug Administration completes a review of the health effects.

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Dominican officials arrest 11th suspect in David Ortiz case

Authorities say they are looking for at least three other suspects, including the man they believe paid the hit men.

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Hope Hicks testifies before House committee behind closed doors

Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee planned to focus their questions in part on what they say are obstruction of justice crimes established by the Mueller Report against President Trump.

19/06/2019

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Trump leans on his greatest hits in campaign kickoff

First Read is your briefing from "Meet the Press" and the NBC Political Unit on the day's most important political stories and why they matter.

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U.S. says tanker attack mines bear 'striking resemblance' to Iranian devices

Officials say they also found "biometric information" including a hand print on the side of the ship, which "can be used to build a criminal case."

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Biden cites segregationist senators as he recalls past 'civility' in Senate

"At least there was some civility," Biden said at a New York fundraiser. "We got things done. We didn't agree on much of anything. We got things done."

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Investigators expected to reveal details of MH17 plane crash

The same team has already concluded that the place was downed by a Russian-made missile launcher in 2014.

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International investigator to issue report on Khashoggi murder

In October, Agnes Callamard said the evidence pointed to a brutal crime "planned and perpetrated" by Saudi officials.

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Trump behind in polls despite his claim that story is "fake news", says expert

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Rocket hits ExxonMobil, other oil firms in Iraq

Three people were reported wounded in the blast near the southern city of Basra.

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Trump launches 2020 campaign to 'Keep America Great'

Thousands of Trump supporters queued overnight to attend his re-election campaign launch rally in Florida.

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Trump, launching re-election bid, says Democrats 'want to destroy our country'

With a string of familiar chants, the president's Florida fans helped him kick off the 'Keep America Great' campaign for 2020.

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No, the Dominican Republic hasn't suddenly become more dangerous

Statistics indicate you're less likely to die as an American in the Dominican Republic than you are as an American in the United States.

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Alaska teen allegedly solicited by man to kill her friend, send him videos for $9 million

The teen, charged with murder, was allegedly offered millions to murder someone and send proof by a man with a fake online persona.

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