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5 Things for August 21: Eclipse, Afghanistan, North Korea, Navy
Despite international tensions and political turmoil, Mother Nature still knows how to steal the show. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door. You can also get "5 Things You Need to Know Today" delivered to your inbox daily. Sign up here.
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NASA spacecraft meets with asteroid
NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission and the asteroid Bennu have had a date planned for two years, and just after noon ET today, they finally got to meet face to face. OSIRIS-REx fired its thrusters for a small burn, putting it about 4.3 miles from Bennu, marking the end of its journey to the asteroid.
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'Summer of Soul' and 'Dick Gregory' offer windows into the civil-rights era
A pair of documentaries showcase strong directing debuts by Black filmmakers for the Fourth of July weekend: "Summer of Soul" transforms long-lost video into an intoxicating and layered look back at the Harlem Cultural Festival of 1969; and "The One and Only Dick Gregory" celebrates the comedian who dropped the stand-up mic to take up the mantle of civil-rights activism.
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California mandates vaccines or regular testing for teachers and school staff
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday that teachers and other school employees must either be vaccinated against Covid-19 or submit to regular testing. California will become the first state in the nation to implement such a requirement.
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New York Times: Third woman accuses Cuomo of unwanted advances in 2019 as crisis deepens
A third woman has accused Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo of unwanted advances in 2019, The New York Times reported Monday, adding to an escalating crisis facing the governor in the wake of two sexual harassment allegations.
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‘Moths to a flame’: Insect behavior around light isn’t about attraction, scientists say
At night, it’s not unusual to find a hoard of moths and other insects circling around a porch light or street lamp — but their reasons for being there are likely quite different from what most people assume, new research has found.
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SpaceX to launch first Turkish astronaut aboard private European space mission
A SpaceX rocket is set to take off for the International Space Station on another trailblazing mission operated entirely by the private sector. On board will be a group of European astronauts, including the first person from Turkey aiming to visit outer space.
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Hurricane Harvey Updates
We have been following the Hurricane closely as I am sure you have. Please stay in your homes and avoid travel. The roads are extremely dangerous and life-threatening.
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Can a 'fertility diet' really help you conceive? In some cases, yes
When it comes to diets, there are many varieties from which to choose: weight loss, plans to lower cholesterol and manage diabetes, and foods to fuel endurance athletes. Now, there's a diet that claims it can boost a woman's chances of having a baby.
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Now proven against coronavirus, mRNA can do so much more
When the final Phase 3 data came out last November showing the mRNA vaccines made by Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna were more than 90% effective, Dr. Anthony Fauci had no words. He texted smiley face emojis to a journalist seeking his reaction.
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No More Lies as 'Pretty Little Liars' Comes to a Close
"Pretty Little Liars" -- a show that for seven seasons prided itself on engineering implausible yet addicting twists that kept its cult-like following coming back for more -- ended its run on Tuesday with the five young women at the center of the series joined in a group hug as one of them prepared to embark on her honeymoon.
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2016 Love Affair Wrap Up
Happy New Year !!!! It's time to prepare for an exciting new journey full of happiness blessings and favor. One way to guarantee that you will reach your new set of resolutions, declarations and goals, is by developing the line of communication with your Inner Guidance. This is a spiritual navigation system that is unique to who you are physically, emotionally, spiritually and energetically.
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Are Growing Pains Afflicting Your Business? How To Successfully Scale Your Company
Ambitious entrepreneurs often are determined to grow their businesses by expanding into new areas, adding new products, and increasing the size of their workforce.
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Seniors: Don't forget to sign up for Medicare drug coverage this fall
Fall has arrived, which means it's time for flannels, football, and finding the perfect health insurance plan. That's right -- nestled amidst all the seasonal festivities is Medicare's open enrollment season, which kicked off October 15. Seniors will have until December 7 to select their Medicare plans for the coming year.
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Exclusive: Bornstein claims Trump dictated the glowing health letter
When Dr. Harold Bornstein described in hyperbolic prose then-candidate Donald Trump's health in 2015, the language he used was eerily similar to the style preferred by his patient.
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Grandma allegedly attacked at dog park
A Tampa grandmother said she was attacked at Northwest County dog park on Tuesday after a couple got mad that her dog was playing too rough.
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The Oath: As One Man Kills His Demons By Saving Lives, The Other Embraces His By Taking Them
The lives of two men, once brothers-in-arms who survived years of brutal torture as POWs, took vastly different paths after they returned home. One, now a SFPD homicide inspector, wants nothing more than to keep his demons from those years buried forever.
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Comedian Rickey Smiley's 19-year-old daughter shot multiple times
The 19-year-old daughter of comedian and syndicated radio host Rickey Smiley is currently recovering after being shot during an alleged road rage incident.
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How Dental Offices Are Protecting Patients And Staff During The Pandemic
It’s not exactly business as usual for the dental industry – or patients – as offices reopen for routine care amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Serena Williams' catsuit set to be consigned to the closet
Serena Williams' superhero-like catsuit is set to be consigned to the back of her closet, but "everything is fine" over the French Open's new outfit rules, according to the US tennis star.

