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French fashion designer Emanuel Ungaro dies at 86

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French fashion designer Emanuel Ungaro has died at the age of 86, according to his eponymous fashion label.

At least 21 people killed in Guatemala bus crash

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At least 21 people, including seven children, were killed when a bus and a truck collided in Guatemala on Saturday.

1 dead, 1 injured in Houston pit bull attack

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Three pit bulls attacked two women in Houston Saturday morning, killing one and seriously injuring another where the owner could be charged with negligent manslaughter, Houston Police said.

'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' is No. 1 in North America with $175.5M

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"Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" is the No. 1 movie in North America, earning $175.5 million in receipts this weekend, BoxOfficeMojo.com announced Sunday.

French forces killed 33 militants in Mali, says Macron

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President Emmanuel Macron announced Saturday that French forces had killed 33 militants in Mali.

Freight train derails while crossing the Potomac at Harpers Ferry

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A CSX freight train derailed off a bridge while crossing the Potomac River at Harpers Ferry, W.V., Saturday.

In photos: Biblical city of Bethlehem celebrates Christmas

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The Church of the Nativity celebrates the Christmas season in the biblical town of Bethlehem, West Bank, the week before the holiday. Some Christians believe this church was built around...

Israeli museum explains the emojis of ancient Egypt

6 years ago from Physorg

How does an academic explain the importance of ancient hieroglyphics to modern audiences glued to their phones? Through the cunning use of emojis.

TV shows based on 'Jerusalem's Lot,' 'Carrie' on the way

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Adaptations of Stephen King's tales "Jerusalem's Lot" and "Carrie" are in the works at different cable television networks.

Cheers! Scientists take big step towards making the perfect head of beer

6 years ago from Physorg

Drinkers will soon be cheering all the way to the bar thanks to a team of scientists who have taken a big step forward in solving the puzzle of how...

NASCAR icon and Hall of Famer Junior Johnson dies at 88

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Robert Glenn "Junior" Johnson, the North Carolina moonshine runner who turned into a NASCAR Hall of Famer, died at age 88.

New archaeological discoveries reveal birch bark tar was used in medieval England

6 years ago from Science Daily

Scientists have, for the first time, identified the use of birch bark tar in medieval England -- the use of which was previously thought to be limited to prehistory.

Watch: Jennifer Lopez likens Super Bowl show to winning Oscar

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Jennifer Lopez said it's a dream come true to be co-headlining the Super Bowl LIV halftime show with Shakira.

Perpetual predator-prey population cycles

6 years ago from Science Daily

How can predators coexist with their prey over long periods without the predators completely depleting the resource that keeps them alive? Experiments performed over a period of 10 years have...

Fossils of the future to mostly consist of humans, domestic animals

6 years ago from Science Daily

A paleontologist argues that the fossil record of mammals will provide a clear signal of the Anthropocene era.

British prosecutors charge Anne Sooclas, wife of U.S. diplomat, in biker's death

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The wife of a Britain-based U.S. intelligence officer was charged Friday in the death of a 19-year-old motorcyclist last summer.

Elizabeth Beisel, Jack Nichting announce they're dating

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"Survivor: Island of the Idols" contestants Elizabeth Beisel and Jack Nichting went public with their relationship on Instagram.

385-million-year-old tree root reveals world's oldest modern forest

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The discovery of ancient tree roots in the Catskills, near the town of Cairo, New York, suggests modern forests emerged earlier than scientists thought.

Why shamanism is red hot right now: 12 things you need to know

6 years ago from LA Times - Health

Shaman Durk is introducing the world to shamanism: The philosophy of using connection and spiritual wisdom as a tool to help solve the planet's problems is catching on with a...

Ancient dwarfism skeleton tells story of acceptance

6 years ago from Physorg

A remarkable 5000-year-old skeleton suggests human dwarfism was both accepted and respected in life and death in ancient China, research by a University of Otago bio-archaeologist shows.

Reproduction of historical trombones

6 years ago from Physorg

There is a scholarly trend of playing ancient music as it was conceived by the composer. But where can rare historical instruments be found? One solution is fabricating exact copies...

Genetic variation gives mussels a chance to adapt to climate change

6 years ago from Newswise - Scinews

Existing genetic variation in natural populations of Mediterranean mussels allows them to adapt to declining pH levels in seawater caused by carbon emissions. A new study by biologists from the...

Genetic variation gives mussels a chance to adapt to climate change

6 years ago from Physorg

Existing genetic variation in natural populations of Mediterranean mussels allows them to adapt to declining pH levels in seawater caused by carbon emissions. A new study by biologists from the...

In Brazil's pampas, a Triassic Park once flourished

6 years ago from Physorg

Millions of years before the arrival of the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex, another fearsome dinosaur—the Gnathovorax—roamed what is now southern Brazil, ripping apart its prey with sharp teeth.

Kansas City Royals to sign ex-Philadelphia Phillies 3B Maikel Franco

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The Kansas City Royals are signing former Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Maikel Franco to a one-year contract.

Baby dinosaurs found in Australia

6 years ago from Physorg

Researchers have uncovered the first baby dinosaurs from Australia. The bones were discovered at several sites along the south coast of Victoria and near the outback town of Lightning Ridge...

Watch: South Carolina woman films albino deer in her back yard

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A South Carolina woman captured video of an unusual animal she spotted wandering through her back yard -- an albino deer.

KC-46A Pegasus tanker completes first flight around the world

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The U.S. Air Force said Thursday that the KC-46A Pegasus refueling tanker has finished its first flight around the world.