3 people from U.S. base in Antarctica evacuated in high-risk rescue operation: "Nothing short of heroic" - CBS News

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“New Zealand's air force carried out the perilous operation in freezing temperatures and total darkness. U.S. officials called the mission...”

A salty twist: Diabetes risk study says french fries are a culprit

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“Craving French fries? Dunking your spuds in a deep fryer might be a recipe for elevating your risk of type 2 diabetes.”

China Wages War on Chikungunya Virus With Drones and 'Elephant Mosquitoes' - The New York Times

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“In a citywide campaign to curb a mosquito-borne virus, residents of Foshan face inspections and warnings for failure to comply.”

Scientists say they've found out what killed over 5 billion sea stars

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“Scientists say they have at last solved the mystery of what killed more than 5 billion sea stars off the Pacific coast of North America in a...”

Unhealthy air quality from Canadian wildfires plagues Midwest and Northeast

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“An air quality advisory was sent out to New Yorkers for Monday, when smoke from wildfires in Canada is expected to reach the state”

It's a good time to be a nostalgic millennial

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“The Backstreet Boys are playing to sold-out crowds”

Night vision goggles may have hindered helicopter pilots before jet collision, experts say

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“The pilots of a U.S. Army helicopter that collided with a passenger jet over Washington in January would've had difficulty spotting the plane while...”

New details emerge as Arkansas murder suspect admits to officials that he killed hikers

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“An Arkansas couple killed Saturday while hiking with their two young daughters were stabbed to death in what appears to have been a random attack,...”

Suspect arrested in killings of couple hiking with daughters in Arkansas

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“A suspect has been arrested in the killing of a couple who were attacked while hiking at Devil's Den State Park on Saturday, state police said...”

8.8 earthquake off Russia triggers tsunami alert for US West Coast

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“The earthquake was recorded at about 78 miles east-southeast of of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.”