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A Meteorite Found in the Sahara Is a 4.1-Billion-Year-Old Piece of Mars
Minerals in the space rock provide hints about the early history of the red planet, when water was flowing on the surface.
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As Picard on ‘Star Trek’, Patrick Stewart Influenced Generations of Scientists
Stewart’s iconic “Star Trek” character inspired astronomers and astronauts in countless ways: “You were the captain of my childhood,” one astrophysicist said.
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Dozens of Headless Skeletons Pose a Macabre Mystery
Mass graves found at a Stone Age farming settlement in Slovakia have researchers baffled about the details — including the location of the missing skulls.
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Justice Dept. Confirms Alaska Inquiry Even as Its Focus Remains Unclear
Democrats and former officials have accused the department of pursuing a political goal in the guise of a legal one: to publicize a scheme, sordid but not illegal under state law, damaging to Democrats.
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Why Running for the U.S. Senate Is a Rich Person’s Game
Your Senate candidates are probably richer than you.
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Alina Habba’s Husband Ignited Drama in Trump’s Circle. Now He’s Under Scrutiny.
Turhan Mildon, who married Alina Habba this summer, presents himself as a 29-year-old billionaire with ties to global leaders. His story has inconsistencies.
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Trump’s Plane Flyover Is a Halloween Trick for Startled D.C. Residents
A White House social media account said the surprise Air Force One flight was part of a Halloween event hosted by the president and the first lady.
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Obamacare Policies Hit Again With Steep Premium Increases for 2027
Premiums will increase an average 13 percent next year for millions of Americans, on top of an earlier steep increase. It adds to the problems facing the program, which the Trump administration has weakened.
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Transylvania, Where Meadows Ripple and Dracula Legends Fade
On a three-day hike in Romania, a writer sidesteps the usual Bram Stoker draws and instead discovers medieval villages, ancient forests and rich living history.
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Heading to France? Amid Recent Unrest, Here’s What to Know
Demonstrations are expected to continue this weekend in Paris and other French cities. Some museums and tourist sites will be closed, and visitors should expect a strong police presence.