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Japan satellite made 'surprise' find before failure

The pricey ultra-high-tech "Hitomi" -- or eye -- was launched in February to find X-rays emanating from black holes and galaxy clusters. But in March research...

'Policeman who shot black man was reacting to gun, not race'

The prosecutor said the shooting highlighted the need for better interactions between police and black residents. "We must peacefully use the power of our voi...

Hillary Clinton refutes Federal Bureau of Investigation charges that she was 'careless' with emails

On Tuesday, Comey gave a scathing assessment of Clinton's email practices, followed by his conclusion that "no reasonable prosecutor" would charge her with a ...

NASA releases stunning images of Jupiter's auroras

They are huge and " hundreds of times more energetic than auroras on Earth", the agency said. "But on June the 24th, the probe passed through the " bow shock...

Jupiter putting on `light show` for NASA's Juno

Aurora's on Jupiter are created the same way they are on Earth, when high energy particles enter a planet's atmosphere near its magnetic poles and collide wi...

Michigan Communities Ban Fireworks, Open Burning Amid Dry Weather

A report due out Thursday could determine just how severe dry West Michigan Counties have gotten in the last week. "It is being discussed at the state level...

OnePlus 3 vs. Apple iPhone 6s - Best Specs and Features Comparison

It is safe to say that after viewing these tests, the OnePlus team will have to work tirelessly to release a software update that can better help OnePlus 3 cope...

'Strawberry moon' stuns in these 12 must-see photos

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Did Google Earth capture first images of the Kraken?

News quickly spread and once a video of the captured image made rounds, it became an instant hit. While it's still up for debate, many believe this little blo...

Earthquake near Palm Springs felt across Southern California

The US Geological Survey reported the quake at 1.05 am in Borrego Springs - near Palm Springs and 150 miles outside of Los Angeles. Professional skateboarde...

Donald Trump to Deliver 'Big Speech' Against Hillary Clinton

Trump downplayed the fundraising gap in an interview with Fox News, on the heels of his decision to fire campaign manager Corey Lewandowski. Clinton referen...

New Galaxy Note 6 Details Leak, Trolling Android N

Now, a rumor from China is stating that the successor of the highly popular Galaxy S7, the Galaxy S8, will sport a dual camera setup too. It is reported ...

Strawberry moon 2016: Summer solstice coincides with June's full moon

A strawberry moon is another name for June's full moon. Summer is just around the corner, so here are a few things to know about the upcoming Summer Solstice....

Army of giant spider crabs gather Australian bay

Half the region, which stretches about 164 miles (264 km), is shallower than 26 feet (8 meters). "Who would have thought something like this, that is so spect...

Brush fire burning in eastern Arizona south of Show Low

When the fire was first reported Tuesday, officials pegged it at several acres. It has been classified as a Type 1 fire, indicating the highest risk. A spokes...

Bogut out for rest of playoffs

Green had this to say about that experience. "As a competitor, you want to sustain it. I'm not going into that". "I owe it to my teammates to come back and gi...

Fallout 4 Mod Size Limit is Much Smaller on PS4

For instance, using mods with PC textures for the open world title on PS4 may cause memory and performance issues, and there are bugs in the audio too, as devel...

Kepler-1647b: Astronomers Discover Circumbinary Planet 3700 Light-Years Away

In the first Star Wars film, Luke Skywalker's home planet of Tatooine famously orbits two suns, and real-life astronomers have indeed discovered a few plane...

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL No Match For Apple iPhone 6s Plus

The upcoming Windows 10 Anniversary update also known by its codename, Redstone-will have lots of new features for PC users. With this, every time a user gets a...

Christina Grimmie's Killer Identified as 27-Year-Old Florida Resident

She began amassing a following on YouTube as a teenager, gripping online viewers with her powerful renditions of hit songs. Grimmie's own Twitter account st...

Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani bonded over their failed marriages

Stefani then gave her opinion about the ongoing gossip that typically spreads online. "Can you imagine the amount of gossipy, weird stories people make up?" “...

Wisconsin Dems Vote Against Superdelegates

Day two of the convention on Saturday is when Democratic delegates will debate resolutions and elect Wisconsin's four Democratic National Committee members for ...

Family releases new statement after gorilla killed at Cincinnati Zoo

Stop Animal Exploitation Now (SAEN) blamed the zoo, citing the exhibit's openness. The boy climbed through the barrier around the gorilla enclosure, then fe...

EgyptAir jet sent smoke warnings before fatal crash

An Egyptian plane searches in the Mediterranean Sea for the missing EgyptAir flight 804 plane, which crashed after disappearing from the radar early Thursday ...

Microsoft's Cortana is now your personal DJ and cooking assistant

Chinese users have slammed the U.S. company who demand that consumers provide confidential information and accept a terms and conditions legal document that all...

Microsoft Surface Phone rumors roundup

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"Nashville" Canceled by ABC After Four Seasons

Maybe Nashville will be appreciated more later. Days before upfront week, the networks provided a bit of clarity regarding their 2016-2017 schedules, axing se...

Verizon Version of Samsung Galaxy S5 and Note 4 Get Marshmallow Invite

If the new listing on Zauba is to be believed, Samsung Galaxy A4 will feature a 5.5-inch display screen, probably with 1080p Full HD resolution. Aside fro...

Scientists See Potential for Aliens on 3 New Earth-Like Planets

The planets, discovered by a global team of scientists using the TRAPPIST space telescope in Chile, orbit around a dim, cool dwarf star which has been named T...

Nintendo Won't be Selling the NX at a Loss

Kimishima responded by saying: "we are not thinking of launching the hardware at a loss". The Wii U, as some may recall, failed to build a strong library in its...

GTA 6 Update Release Date, Grand Map and New Characters

According to news reports , Rockstar games are earning heavily from " GTA Online " that the gamers can play for free. Recently, a source, who has opted to ...

Pilot says he saw 1 of 2 missing teen fishermen

Smith told investigators with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission what he saw during his search for the missing boys. The boat Perry Cohen a...

LG G2 Marshmallow: On Your Own Now

In a recently leaked benchmark, a Verizon-powered LG G2 was sported to be running on Android 6.0 Marshmallow. It's not a super high-end phone, packing specs lik...

Kawhi Leonard repeats as NBA Defensive Player of the Year

The NBA's back-to-back Defensive Player of the Year is the real deal on the court. When it comes to today's National Basketball Association, with defensiv...

Edwards, JGR dominate Sprint Cup qualifying at Bristol

Will it work? It's a fun ride and one that Busch is certainly enjoying, knowing when you're on a roll, it can keep snowballing, especially after last year's ...