Resident of Villach, Austria take part in a funeral procession for the 14-year-old victim of a stabbing attack, Tuesday,, ...

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Pluto was once the ninth planet of our solar system, until scientists reclassified it in 2006, sparking outrage and debate.

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Some jobs stick with you. For Herb Hinz, this job was Republic Services of Minnesota, a garbage company where he worked for 38 years. Hinz, now a resident at Friendship Manor Health Care Center, ...

From January to March, the night sky will host a spectacular parade of planets featuring Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. The alignment peaks on January 25 and Mercury joins the ...

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