Rolling Stones Announce First New Album in 18 Years
The Rolling Stones said this week that their first new collection of songs in almost 20 years comes out on October 20.
Rescuers Work to Help Morocco Earthquake Victims
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Rescue workers continue to search the wreckage of a large earthquake that struck Morocco Friday.
Help for Gamblers as Sports Betting Rise in US
People in the American state of Kentucky will be able to legally bet on sporting events for the first time in September. When they do, they also help to pay for the first-ever state program to help people with gambling problems.
New COVID-19 Variant Expands Internationally
International health officials are closely following a new version of COVID-19 as it spreads to more countries.
London Artist Paints Crushed Chewing Gum
Lying on London’s famous Millennium Bridge, British artist Ben Wilson paints on a piece of dried gum.
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Gabon Military Seizes Power In Oil-rich Country
Military officers in oil-producing Gabon said they had seized power on Wednesday and had put President Ali Bongo under house arrest.
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Study Suggests Links Between Fracking, Health in Children
Three new studies suggest links between natural gas wells and cases of cancer, asthma and birth problems.
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Researchers Map the Deep Ocean Off Alaska’s Coast
The U.S. weather agency is exploring the ocean around the Aleutian Islands aiming to map the sea floor and make discoveries about undersea life.
India Prepares Moon Landing after Failed Russian Attempt
India will soon attempt to land a spacecraft on the point farthest south on the moon, its south pole.
Climate Change Creates Questions for Alaska’s Tourist Economy
Experts estimate that by 2050, people will not be able to see the Mendenhall glacier from the visitor center that was built for it.