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NASA still deciding whether to keep 2 astronauts at space station until next year

NASA still deciding whether to keep 2 astronauts at space station until next year

By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA said Wednesday it’s still deciding whether to keep two astronauts at the International Space Station until early next year and send their troubled Boeing capsule back empty.…

Japanese are worried and confused after first-ever megaquake advisory. What does it mean?

Japanese are worried and confused after first-ever megaquake advisory. What does it mean?

TOKYO (AP) — Japan, one of the most earthquake-prone nations on earth, issued its first-ever “megaquake advisory” last week after a powerful quake struck off the southeastern coast of the southern main island of Kyushu.…

Stock market today: Wall Street holds firm after inflation data clears the path for cuts to rates

Stock market today: Wall Street holds firm after inflation data clears the path for cuts to rates

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is holding relatively steady Wednesday after the latest update on inflation came in almost exactly as economists expected. The S&P 500 was edging up by 0.3% in midday trading, coming off one…

Ernesto becomes a hurricane after pummeling northeast Caribbean and knocking out power in the regio

Ernesto becomes a hurricane after pummeling northeast Caribbean and knocking out power in the regio

TOA BAJA, Puerto Rico (AP) — Ernesto strengthened into a hurricane Wednesday as it dropped torrential rain on Puerto Rico and left half of all customers in the U.S. territory without power as it threatened to become…

Harris campaign’s new $90 million in battleground ads in August aims to sharpen contrast with Trump

Harris campaign’s new $90 million in battleground ads in August aims to sharpen contrast with Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign is launching a $90 million advertising effort over the next three weeks to introduce the Democrat to voters and sharpen the contrast with Republican Donald Trump. The media buy marks…

A strengthening Ernesto is poised to become a hurricane after brushing past Puerto Rico

A strengthening Ernesto is poised to become a hurricane after brushing past Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Tropical Storm Ernesto was poised to become a hurricane shortly after brushing past Puerto Rico late Tuesday as officials closed schools, opened shelters and moved dozens of the U.S. territory’s endangered…