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The OSIRIS-REx spacecraft has been rehearsing for its big day

Though her credits were few, she left an indelible mark on film culture.

Cologne (Germany) (AFP) – Bruno Fernandes wants Manchester United to learn from the pain of two semi-final defeats already this season to cap the Portuguese’s transformational impact on the club by winning the Europa League....

Ronnie O'Sullivan opens up a 6-2 lead over Kyren Wilson after a turgid opening session of the World Championship final in Sheffield.

Ronnie O'Sullivan opens up a 6-2 lead over Kyren Wilson after a turgid opening session of the World Championship final in Sheffield.

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1. NASA is almost ready to touch down on asteroid Bennu and grab a sample  Digital Trends
2. NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission prepares for touchdown on an asteroid  CNN
3. 8 ways to repurpose your old Android or iPhone  TechRadar
4. Successful OSIRIS-REx rehearsal boosts optimism  Arizona Public Media
5. NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission prepares for ancient asteroid touchdown  9News
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A USPS worker wearing a mask puts envelopes in a mailbox in New Jersey in August 2020. USPS delays have led to worries about mail-in ballots this fall. | Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images

In 46 states, voters could be disenfranchised by mail delivery issues.

Gujarat reported 1,094 new coronavirus cases on Saturday, 234 of them in Surat, which took the state's tally to 77,663, the health department said

India rightfully enjoys high prestige among the international community, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said as he greeted the Indian government on the country's 74th Independence Day

India on Saturday crossed 2.5 mn Covid-19 cases in the country after an increase of 65,002 Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours

British eSailor O'Donovan caused upset when he beat one of the pre-race favorites, Spain SailGP Team member Cardona, to not only win the inaugural championship title but also a ride on an F50 in real-life.

EXCLUSIVE: Born Free have warned of a 'welfare crisis' as cash-strapped zoos threaten to cull animals to cut costs, and implore the Government to reform outdated laws

PETE JENSON - In Lisbon on Friday night there were familiar images of a football empire in ruins. Lionel Messi sat motionless in the dressing room, and now facing a huge decision.

Davies set up Bayern's fifth goal in their emphatic 8-2 drubbing of Barcelona with some sublime footwork and lightening pace to leave Nelson Semedo chasing his shadow

Should they play?

Jon Obika secures St Mirren's second Scottish Premiership win of the season to leave Hamilton Academical with no points from their opening three games.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) - The last time Miami and Indiana met in the postseason, a trip to the NBA Finals was on the line and both franchises were clear championship contenders.

CINCINNATI — After a mostly smooth ride through the first quarter of the 2020 season, the Pirates have suddenly encountered a few bumps in the road — and this part has nothing to do with results on the field.

Edward Snowden, the former National Security Agency contractor-turned whistleblower, was granted asylum in Russia in 2013 after leaking a trove of classified intelligence on the extent of the US domestic surveillance programme and then fleeing the US. Characterizing himself as a patriot, Snowden has said he would return home if given a fair trial.

The Boston Bruins announced that Tuukka Rask has opted out of the NHL's return to play on Saturday morning. Rask hasn't been shy about his criticism when it comes to the playoff environment in Toronto.

From general manager Elton Brand’s preseason mandate he expected the 76ers to “win big” to coach Brett Brown’s confidence his roster was suited for a deep playoff run, the championship outlook was high in Philadelphia.

Since independence, India has tested its democratic values from time to time and constantly developed them, Gandhi said.

Coronavirus live news: UK records more than 1,000 new cases for fifth consecutive day; Spanish bar owners fear for their businesses  The Guardian