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SpaceX capsule and NASA crew make 1st splashdown in 45 years

Two NASA astronauts have returned to Earth in a dramatic, retro-style splashdown carried out by Elon Musk’s SpaceX company.

August 02, 2020 7:59 PM

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Islamic State attack on Afghan prison, killing 21, rages on

An Islamic State group attack on a prison in eastern Afghanistan holding hundreds of its members is still raging on after killing at least 21 people in fighting overnight.

August 03, 2020 12:59 AM

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Asian shares mixed on US-China tensions, Wall Street gains

Asian shares are mixed as investors eyeball surging coronavirus cases in the region.

August 03, 2020 12:57 AM

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Isaias near hurricane strength as it crawls toward Carolinas

Isaias is near hurricane strength early Monday as it approaches the Carolinas, just a day after bands of heavy rain from the tropical storm lashed Florida’s east coast as state officials dealt with surging cases of the coronavirus.

August 03, 2020 12:38 AM

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Parents struggle as schools reopen amid coronavirus surge

Parents in some states are getting their first look at a new school year as the coronavirus continues to cause upheaval in school systems around the country.

August 03, 2020 12:30 AM