The room — called the Bigelow Expandable Activity Module, or BEAM — arrived at the International Space Station in April, packed in the trunk of a capsule loaded with supplies. NASA wants to make certain the multilayered BEAM — an experiment led by Bigelow Aerospace — can withstand wide temperature fluctuations, radiation and debris impacts over time. Bigelow, based in North Las Vegas is developing even bigger and better inflatable habitats for space travel. [...] BEAM, the company founded by... Читать дальше...
The items from the late comedians penthouse are coming up for sale.
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MAINZ, Germany, June 6 (UPI) -- A new study suggests subsistence farming was brought by direct descendants of the Aegeans, an ancient people of Greece and western Turkey.
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General Mills is recalling some of its popular Nature Valley granola bars.
Sunflower kernel producer SunOpta has been making recalls, due to potential listeria contamination, General Mills said in a statement Thursday.
Now General Mills is recalling four flavors of Nature Valley Bars.
"We know this is inconvenient for consumers who love these four flavors," Anton Vincent, President of General Mills Snacks Division, said in the release. "We... Читать дальше...
Halfway to eternal punchline status after losing two NBA Finals games by a combined 48 points, the Cleveland Cavaliers must face another reality.
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Monday is the 72nd anniversary of D-Day.
On June 6, 1944, the Allies embarked on the crucial invasion of Normandy on the northern coast of France. Allied forces suffered major casualties, but the ensuing campaign ultimately dislodged German forces from France.
Did you know these eight famous individuals participated in the D-Day invasion?
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Golden Pacific Media/YouTubeActor James Doohan is beloved among Trekkies for his portrayal of chief... Читать дальше...
President Obama welcomed the Super Bowl champion Broncos to the White House today, and it was their retired quarterback who received the highest praise. Obama jokingly referred to Peyton Manning as “this guy from the commercials” before paying tribute to Manning, who announced his retirement this offseason. “I’m so pleased to be able to host…
SPCA officers will meet with prosecutors this week as investigators consider charges against the Howell Township couple.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Joe Biden unveiled a public database for clinical data on cancer on Monday that aims to help researchers and doctors better tailor new treatments to individuals.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Joe Biden unveiled a public database for clinical data on cancer on Monday that aims to help researchers and doctors better tailor new treatments to individuals.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Joe Biden unveiled a public database for clinical data on cancer on Monday that aims to help researchers and doctors better tailor new treatments to individuals. Since taking on the cancer issue last year, Biden has repeatedly argued that confining data within institutions has hampered cancer research, with scientists and medical companies reluctant to share proprietary information. [...] cancer research institutions have significant data-sharing arrangements in place... Читать дальше...
One-Day Cup holders Gloucestershire suffer a second defeat in a little over 24 hours by Glamorgan in Cardiff.
The death of the legendary boxer and activist Muhammad Ali has led to a proliferation of thoughtful remembrances and lists of his greatest quotes in the media. Ali was a towering figure who was even more influential as a vocal activist for civil rights than he was as a boxer.
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From left, Max Mathis; Jeremy Mathis, holding daughter Auri Mathis; Coy Mathis; Kathryn Mathis; and the lawyer Michael D. Silverman, at the Colorado capitol in Denver in 2013.
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O Last Week Tonight with John Oliver entrou para a história da televisão no domingo ao perdoar quase 15 milhões de dólares em dívidas com despesas médicas para demonstrar a falta de fiscalização do setor de compra de dívidas nos Estados Unidos.
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Oliver começou o segmento do programa que bateu recordes explicando que famílias americanas... Читать дальше...
In more than a dozen cities, if you don't make it to your ride in the allotted two minutes, you'll have to pay.
The Rams continued a busy offseason on their defensive line Monday by adding another veteran to the mix. Agent David Canter announced on Twitter that his client Cam Thomas has agreed to a deal with the team. The defensive tackle previously visited with the Seahawks this offseason. The Rams have also signed defensive tackle Dominique Easley…
Hobbled by corruption scandals, violence and a weak economy, the ruling Institutional Revolutionary Party lost four states it has never lost before, including the northern border state of Tamaulipas, across the border from Texas. According to preliminary results, it was only winning five. “Mexicans have been angered by several corruption scandals and worried about a sluggish economy, and they showed their frustration at the ballot box,” said Andrew Selee, a Mexico expert at the Wilson Center think tank in Washington. Читать дальше...
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The ruling party of Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto lost several historical strongholds on Sunday in an election largely seen as a referendum on corruption, impunity, and violence across the country.
Results showed the Institutional Revolutionary Party, or PRI, losing six of 12 gubernatorial races in the country, with contenders on both the right and left making gains. The PRI formerly held nine of the 12 governorships.
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Mzznaki Tetteh é uma enfermeira de Acra, em Gana. Ela recentemente ficou noiva do namorado, Kojo Amoah, um trabalhador da construção civil.
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Na semana passada, Tetteh compartilhou uma foto no seu Instagram. Eles se casarão no dia 25 de junho.
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Durante a sessão de fotos, Tetteh e Amoah posaram para uma foto em que ele a levanta.
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A retired federal judge charged with brokering a deal to restructure Caesars Entertainment’s bankrupt operating unit says talks with the casino company and one group of warring creditors have broken down and aren’t likely to reach a settlement.