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NASA advances moon landing rocket

NASA said Thursday it has finished testing its huge moon rocket and will move it back to the launch pad in late August. A date for the first flight will be set after a leak that popped up during a dress rehearsal is fixed, the space agency said. Earlier this… Read More

[PIC] Archaeologists uncover unique Pompeii find

Archaeologists in Pompeii have discovered the remains of a pregnant tortoise that had sought refuge in the ruins of a home destroyed by an earthquake in 62 AD, only to be covered by volcanic ash and rock when Mount Vesuvius erupted 17 years later. The 14-centimeter long (5.5-inch long) Hermann’s… Read More

Ohio State wins big trademark

Ohio State University has won its fight to trademark the word “The.” The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office approved the university’s request Tuesday. The school says it allows Ohio State to control use of “The” on branded products associated with and sold through athletics and collegiate channels, such as T-shirts,… Read More

Westminster Dog Show makes history after unexpected win

Now this hound has something to toot his horn about. A bloodhound named Trumpet won the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Wednesday night, marking the first time the breed has ever snared U.S. dogdom’s most coveted best in show prize. Rounding the finalists’ ring with a poised and powerful… Read More

NFL “shadow investigation” scandal reaches Congress

Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder conducted a “shadow investigation” that sought to discredit former employees making accusations of workplace sexual harassment, hired private investigators to intimidate witnesses, and used an overseas lawsuit as a pretext to obtain phone records and emails, according to a document released by a House committee… Read More

Colorado on brink of championship glory

The Colorado Avalanche are on the brink of their first Stanley Cup title since 2001, thanks to Nazem Kadri’s overtime goal. Even if the two-time defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning don’t believe it should have counted. Kadri scored at 12:02 of the extra period to give Colorado a 3-2 victory… Read More

Jeffery Epstein madam faces 30 years

British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell should spend at least 30 years in prison for her role as a groomer in the conspiracy that saw scores of teenage girls sexually abused over a 10-year period by her onetime boyfriend, pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, prosecutors said Wednesday in written arguments. Prosecutors said she should… Read More

Dem gubernatorial candidate faces 21 federal criminal charges

Andrew Gillum, the 2018 Democratic nominee for Florida governor, is facing 21 federal charges related to a scheme to seek donations and funnel a portion of them back to him through third parties, the U.S. attorney’s office announced Wednesday. Gillum, 42, and co-defendant Janet Lettman-Hicks, 53, face 19 counts of… Read More

Obama stunned everyone with this move

by Frank Holmes, reporter Former President Barack Obama prided himself on being the most rabid environmentalist president in U.S. history. He regularly told Americans they had to deny themselves things they love—like their reliance on fossil fuels—to keep the earth from overheating. Well, that was then, this is now. While… Read More

Is Tom Hanks very sick? Fans say…

Famed actor Tom Hanks was speaking in Australia to promote his movie Elvis, a biopic directed by Australia’s own Baz Luhrmann. While speaking, Hanks’ hand was seen shaking — driving speculation that the A-list actor was unwell. Sponsored: Deadliest Drug Ever (are you taking it?) In a video obtained by… Read More