By Billy Stockwell and Gina Park |
After a groundbreaking mission exploring Pluto and distant solar system objects, NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft went into hibernation. It’s finally woken up and is nearly 6 billion miles from Earth. If the mission lasts beyond 2029, the spacecraft’s current trajectory will likely take it into interstellar space.
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In a primetime speech Thursday night, President Donald Trump alleged that America's election systems are vulnerable, but the documents that were released largely discuss vulnerabilities that have been known for years, according to a CNN review. Trump also highlighted his economic agenda and immigration policies — but barely mentioned the war with Iran. Read more.
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At least two people have died and more than 230 water rescues have been carried out as southern Texas was again pounded by heavy rain overnight into this morning. Parts of the Texas Hill Country have endured a year’s worth of rain in just three days. The flooding is hitting an area still struggling with the emotional and physical scars of last July’s deadly flash flooding. Read more.
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The US military carried out its sixth consecutive night of strikes against Iran as the conflict shows no sign of de-escalating. Iran’s retaliatory attacks appear to be the largest since talks with the US collapsed. Meanwhile, Tehran warned that the Strait of Hormuz is an “unbreakable red line.” Read more.
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Iceberg lettuce sold at some Taco Bell restaurants has been linked to the cyclosporiasis outbreak, a source familiar with the investigation said. Cases of the intestinal illness caused by a microscopic parasite are surging across the US. Taco Bell said it had taken “immediate action to voluntarily remove potentially impacted lettuce from a supplier in select states.” Read more.
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