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A giant cluster of about 3,000 stars called Westerlund 2. The cluster resides in a raucous stellar breeding ground known as Gum 29, located 20,000 light-years away in the constellation Carina. NASA, ESA, STScI/AURA hide caption

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After 25 Years, The Hubble Space Telescope Still Wows Humanity

Launched shortly after the fall of the Berlin Wall, the Hubble telescope isn't showing its age. Astronomers and other fans hope this old charmer will be useful for many years to come.

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A Look At 'Blackbird,' The First Film On The New 'Black Netflix'

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Gov. Scott Walker arrives at the First in the Nation Republican Leadership Summit in New Hampshire. Walker has long been a polarizing figure due to his epic battles with public employee unions, but a new poll this week shows a new and sizable drop in his approval rating. Darren McCollester/Getty Images hide caption

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As Governors Eye The White House, Home Takes A Back Seat

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Two years after the collapse of the factory at Rana Plaza, families of victims gather, holding photos of their lost loved ones. Amy Yee for NPR hide caption

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2 Years After Garment Factory Collapse, Are Workers Any Safer?

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Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton is facing questions about money, access and influence while she was secretary of state. Jacquelyn Martin/AP hide caption

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Clinton Faces Bad Headlines And More Questions Of Scandal

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Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., (left) and Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., at a ceremony last month at the U.S. Capitol. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption

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Has The Senate Found It's More Fun To Be Functional?

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A giant cluster of about 3,000 stars called Westerlund 2. The cluster resides in a raucous stellar breeding ground known as Gum 29, located 20,000 light-years away in the constellation Carina. NASA, ESA, STScI/AURA hide caption

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After 25 Years, The Hubble Space Telescope Still Wows Humanity

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As the Apple Watch goes on sale Friday, it's unclear if the gadget and others like it can attain the utility and prominence smartphones have in the past eight years. Ryan Emberley/AP hide caption

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Will Apple's Newest Gadget Ignite A Smart Watch Movement?

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