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NASA pick backs moon mission as top priority, easing Mars concerns
Trump's NASA nominee supports US moon program

WASHINGTON, D.C.: U.S. President Donald Trump's choice to lead NASA, Jared Isaacman, has told lawmakers that sending astronauts back...

Mississippi and Kentucky move toward ending income tax
Two southern states on path to end income tax on wages, salaries

FRANKFORT/JACKSON: It is been about 45 years since a U.S. state last got rid of its income tax on wages and salaries. But now, Mississippi...

Electric utilities feel the heat as AI needs soar
AI boom strains US power grid with surging demand

NEW YORK CITY, New York: As artificial intelligence drives soaring demand for data processing, electric utilities across the United...

Deadly storms flood Kentucky, pose threat to lives, homes
Swollen rivers flooding towns in US South after prolonged deluge

FRANKFORT, Kentucky: Heavy rain over several days caused rivers to overflow across Kentucky, flooding homes and threatening a famous...

Ukraine, US resume talks on critical minerals deal
Ukraine aims to 'align' with US on minerals deal in talks this week

KYIV, Ukraine: Talks between Ukraine and the United States over a critical minerals agreement are set to continue this week, as officials...

SpaceX, ULA, Blue Origin win $13.5 billion in space force contracts
SpaceX, ULA, Blue Origin clinch Pentagon launch contracts

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Elon Musk's SpaceX, Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin, and United Launch Alliance (ULA) won U.S. military contracts worth US$13.5...

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Twins place RHP Pablo Lopez (hamstring) on IL
Twins place RHP Pablo Lopez (hamstring) on IL

(Photo credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images) Minnesota Twins right-hander Pablo Lopez went on the 15-day injured list Friday with a right...

Alec Bohm, Phillies aim for bounce-back effort vs. Cards
Alec Bohm, Phillies aim for bounce-back effort vs. Cards

(Photo credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images) The Philadelphia Phillies generally have thrived on offense while winning eight of their...

Bullpen carries Padres into home series vs. Rockies
Bullpen carries Padres into home series vs. Rockies

(Photo credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images) The San Diego Padres were down three everyday players for their series finale against...

Thriving despite injuries, Tigers try to keep Twins down
Thriving despite injuries, Tigers try to keep Twins down

(Photo credit: Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) The Detroit Tigers enjoyed a day off Thursday after a 5-1 homestand...

Offense may be scarce when Red Sox visit White Sox
Offense may be scarce when Red Sox visit White Sox

(Photo credit: David Banks-Imagn Images) 'Let's get some runs' is typically the domain of Chicago's North Side, where it's a common...

Braves, Rays aim to put rocky starts behind them
Braves, Rays aim to put rocky starts behind them

(Photo credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images) The first two weeks of the season were not supposed to go like this for the Atlanta...