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Indonesia's Mount Agung Volcano Can Erupt Soon, Reports Say
Around 10,000 villagers living around the mountain left their homes, and around 240,000 people are expected to flee eastern Indonesia within the next 24-hours.
Panamanian Finance Minister Defends President Despite Connection To Mossack Fonseca
Panamanian Finance Minister Dulcidio De La Guardia said the country's president was free of conflict of interest as his administration prosecuted the firm at the heart of the Panama Papers, despite that one of the firm's founders is the president's former adviser and friend.
Science Offers Evidence For Religious Legend
A scientific analysis at least partly backs up a Catholic legend about St. Francis of Assisi sending a sack of bread via delivery angel to a friary in Italy in the year 1224.
Neanderthal Kids Were A Lot Like Modern Human Children
Modern humans are similar to Neanderthals, including in how our brains grow.
Hurricane Maria Slams Bahamas And Turks And Caicos
The storm battered the islands with Category 3 force Friday.
Hurricane Maria Sweeps Through Punta Cana
The storm left a trail of destruction throughout the popular tourist destination.
Fall 2017 Facts And Trivia
Sept. 22 marks the beginning of fall in the U.S. on the autumnal equinox.
Giant 17-Foot Crocodile Shot Dead In Australia
A giant saltwater crocodile was found shot dead in Queensland. It is illegal to take a crocodile without permission, and the maximum penalty for the illegal killing of the reptile is over $28,000 ($23,000 in U.S.).
Shark Spotted Near Levante Beach In Spain
There are a number of predatory species, including thresher sharks, blue sharks and spinner sharks along with rays and angel sharks, off the coast of Spain. These predators, however, are rarely seen by people.
Flesh-Eating Ulcer Cases Becoming An Epidemic In Australia
Ella Crofts, 13, who is recovering from the disease herself for months now, has appealed to authorities the look into the reason why cases of the infection have gone rampant in her hometown.
Video Shows Cocaine-Fueled Man Smashing Window While Carrying A Knife
A disturbing video showed a man under the influence of cocaine threatening police officers while he was armed with a knife. He also smashed the ground floor window of his own house.
Milky Way Ruled Out As Origin Of Powerful Cosmic Rays
While we now know that the most energetic particles of their kind have extragalactic origins, we still don’t know exactly where these cosmic rays come from.
Mexican Earthquake Victim, Frida Sofia, Never Existed
One of the major red flags that surrounded the story was the lack of details regarding her identity. Her full name was not known and her exact age was debated upon.
Can Vitamins Deal With Effects Of Lack Of Gravity In Space?
A study being conducted by the European Space Agency will simulate some of those effects by keeping volunteers in bed constantly for 60 days.
Hurricane Maria Update: Storm Leaves Puerto Rico Without Power
Gov. Ricardo Rosselló said that the entire power system in Puerto Rico is down and no one on the island has access to power from utilities. The situation might even last for several months, he added.
Scientists Watch Jellyfish Sleep For The First Time
Why we sleep is a mystery and now the plot thickens — scientists have seen that even brainless jellyfish sleep.
Hurricane Irma Leaves Behind Devastation In Vieques
Photos from the aftermath of the storm showed extensive damage on the small Caribbean island.
How To Help Victims Of Mexico's Disastrous Earthquake
The 7.1 magnitude earthquake killed at least 237 people and injured another 1,900.
Hurricane Maria Decimates St. Croix
Initial images from the island showed catastrophic destruction.
Puerto Rico Devastated By Hurricane Maria
Officials said the entire island could be without power for up to six months.
Hurricane Maria Hits Dominican Republic After Blacking Out Puerto Rico
Maria is continuing to devastate the Caribbean.
World Celebrates International Day Of Peace
Various organizations, dedicated to maintaining peace across the world, celebrate International Day Of Peace by engaging in a number of activities.
