Death by own action bombing kills 6 U S troops in Afghanistan
Six American troops were killed near Bagram air base when a death by own action bomber on a motorbike struck a patrol. The attack, claimed by Taliban insurgents, came as U S and Afghan forces face rising violence and uneven progress in the war as NATO notes deteriorating security.
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Falcon 9 completes pivotal SpaceX flight with satellite deploy
Falcon 9 launched from Cape Canaveral with 11 ORBCOMM satellites and its first stage booster returned to land near the pad after a dramatic flight. This marks SpaceX's first flight since June's cargo ship loss.
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Dry ice carves Martian gullies says French researchers
Two French scientists argue that Martian gullies may be formed by dry ice flows rather than liquid water. Published in Nature Geoscience, the work notes carbon dioxide can condense on the surface in winter and resemble debris flows caused by water. Lead author Cedric Pilorget cautions the gas's abundance and seasonal sticking support this mechanism.
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Pageant chaos as Harvey misnames Miss Universe winner
Venezuelans denounce the host's error at Miss Universe Las Vegas declaring Miss Colombia the winner while Miss Philippines was actually crowned. Harvey apologized on social media, prompting legal threats from two Venezuelan lawyers and calls for lawsuits over the gaffe. Tonya Couch, mother of Ethan Couch, is reported missing as authorities search for her amid the teen's affluenza defense in a 2013 crash case.
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Ban on gay men blood donations reversed by FDA
The FDA reverses a 30 year ban allowing gay men to donate blood 12 months after last sexual contact with a man. The decision cites latest science showing indefinite bans are unnecessary to prevent HIV transmission. New York Governor Cuomo to seek pardons for many teens convicted of nonviolent crimes to aid employment housing and education.
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85 Missing in China After Massive Dump Slide
In Shenzhen a giant flow of mud and construction waste buried 33 buildings at an overflowing dump site that should have closed in February. At least 85 people remain missing as workers say waste continued to be dumped despite warnings.
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Oregon woman linked to Las Vegas sidewalk attack
A relative described Lakeisha Holloway as a hardworking mother. Police say Holloway aimed at crowds along the Strip and rammed onto the sidewalk near the Paris Hotel & Casino at about 6 30 p m Sunday injuring 35 and killing one.
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U S Ends Lion Trophy Imports After Endangered Listing
The U S Fish and Wildlife Service adds two lion subspecies to the endangered list, restricting import of trophies. Northern western and central African lions are endangered, eastern and southern populations are threatened, affecting future hunting imports, with permits now required to show conservation benefit.
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