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5 days ago

Rockefeller Christmas tree is harvested from upstate New York and begins trek to Manhattan

The towering Christmas tree that will light up Rockefeller Center this holiday season is on its way to New York City.

2 weeks ago

The International Space Station marks 25 years of nonstop human presence in orbit

By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — It’s an unprecedented space streak: 25 years of people…

2 weeks ago

This orange flower cloaks Mexico during Day of the Dead. Climate change is putting it at risk

Mexican marigold growers say they've been left reeling by torrential rains, stretching drought and other impacts from climate change — caused by the burning of fuels like gas, oil and coal – that have grown increasingly common.

2 weeks ago

How tiny drones inspired by bats could save lives in dark and stormy conditions

The robotics lab at Worcester Polytechnic Institute lab is a testing ground for tiny drones that can be deployed in search and rescue missions even in dark, smoky or stormy conditions.

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9 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown pleads not guilty to attempted murder charge stemming from Miami shooting

Former NFL star Antonio Brown was returning Tuesday to Miami to face an attempted murder charge stemming from a May shooting, with his lawyer filing a not guilty plea on his behalf.

9 hours ago in Sports

Mavericks fire GM Nico Harrison 9 months after widely panned Luka Doncic trade

The Dallas Mavericks fired general manager Nico Harrison on Tuesday, an admission nine months later that the widely criticized trade of Luka Doncic backfired on the franchise.

8 hours ago in Local

Gas Leak Prompts Evacuation at Buena Vista University Campus in Storm Lake

Emergency crews responded to a gas leak on the Buena Vista University campus in Storm Lake

10 hours ago in Local

More Iowa Disasters, Higher Insurance Blamed on Climate Change

Natural disasters in Iowa are becoming more frequent and costly, with damages reaching millions or even billions of dollars.

11 hours ago in Local

Congressman Randy Feenstra Kicks off Campaign for Governor

Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra has officially launched his campaign race for Governor Monday night.