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SpaceX prepares to launch its mammoth rocket 'Starship'

At nearly 400 feet tall, Starship is the largest rocket to ever fly. SpaceX hopes it can become a vehicle for interplanetary travel. SpaceX hide caption

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SpaceX prepares to launch its mammoth rocket 'Starship'

Starship is the largest rocket ever built. The company hopes it will one day take people to the moon and Mars. But first it has to fly.

Politics chat: The battle over abortion; calls for Senator Feinstein to step down

by Ayesha Rascoe , Asma Khalid

Politics chat: The battle over abortion; calls for Senator Feinstein to step down

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Streaming changed the Hollywood landscape. Now its writers are voting to go on strike

by Ayesha Rascoe , Ryan Benk

Streaming changed the Hollywood landscape. Now its writers are voting to go on strike

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Sudan is facing a second day of violence as rival military factions fight for power

by Ayesha Rascoe , Zeinab Mohammed Salih

Sudan is facing a second day of violence as rival military factions fight for power

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Parents who sent kids to Russia to escape fighting have a hard time getting them back

by Eleanor Beardsley

Parents who sent kids to Russia to escape fighting have a hard time getting them back

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SpaceX prepares to launch its mammoth rocket 'Starship'

by Geoff Brumfiel

SpaceX prepares to launch its mammoth rocket 'Starship'

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Lake Tahoe's clear water is due to tiny creatures called Zooplankton, researchers say

by Ayesha Rascoe

Lake Tahoe's clear water is due to tiny creatures called Zooplankton, researchers say

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Sunday Puzzle: A City Scramble

by Will Shortz

Sunday Puzzle: A City Scramble

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Musician Questlove and crime writer S.A. Cosby on their new children's book

by Ayesha Rascoe

Musician Questlove and crime writer S.A. Cosby on their new children's book

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What is the 19th century Act being cited as a basis for blocking the abortion pill?

by Ayesha Rascoe , Sarah McCammon

What is the 19th century Act being cited as a basis for blocking the abortion pill?

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The Black unemployment rate hit a record low, but it might be too early to celebrate

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The Black unemployment rate hit a record low, but it might be too early to celebrate

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Arab countries are normalizing relations with Syria, over a decade after the uprising

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Arab countries are normalizing relations with Syria, over a decade after the uprising

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A new docuseries explores the relationship between rapper Tupac Shakur and his mother

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A new docuseries explores the relationship between rapper Tupac Shakur and his mother

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In New York, a nonprofit helps Ukrainian refugees make a home

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Ukraine invasion — explained

In New York, a nonprofit helps Ukrainian refugees make a home

by Jon Kalish

In New York, a nonprofit helps Ukrainian refugees make a home

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Science

Taylor Swift fans are upset over reports of her breakup. A psychologist explains why

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Taylor Swift fans are upset over reports of her breakup. A psychologist explains why

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National

Researchers released robot trash cans in NYC to see how people would react

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Researchers released robot trash cans in NYC to see how people would react

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Music

Tim Nelson of Cub Sport on their new album 'Jesus at the Gay Bar'

by Ayesha Rascoe

Tim Nelson of Cub Sport on their new album 'Jesus at the Gay Bar'

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At least 4 people were killed in a shooting at a teen's birthday party in Alabama

by Ayesha Rascoe , Kyle Gassiott

At least 4 people were killed in a shooting at a teen's birthday party in Alabama

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