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Spokesman of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), Behrouz Kamalvandi, seen at a July 2018 news conference in Tehran.

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National Security

Iran Says It Will Exceed Nuclear Deal's Limit On Uranium 'In 10 Days'

Jun 17, 2019

A spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran also says that Tehran is prepared to increase enrichment of uranium beyond what's permitted in the multilateral agreement.

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At one time, military members who reported seeing unidentified flying objects risked ridicule and lost seniority. Now, the U.S. Navy has a new policy about UFO sightings that doesn't stigmatize reporting. Does that mean the days of calling UFOs a myth is over?

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Environment

Anne Schauer-Gimenez (left) Allison Pieja (center) and Molly Morse of Mango Materials stand next to the biopolymer fermenter at a sewage treatment plant by the San Francisco Bay. The fermenter feeds bacteria the methane they need to produce a biological

Replacing Plastic: Can Bacteria Help Us Break The Habit?

Jun 17, 2019

Entrepreneurs are eager to find substitutes for plastic that naturally degrade. One option is a "natural" plastic made by microbes and then eaten by them. But the process is still in early days.

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Shots - Health News

Since her spinal surgery, Liv Cannon has been able to work in the garden and play with her energetic dogs without having to worry about pain.

A Year After Spinal Surgery, A $94,000 Bill Feels Like A Backbreaker

Jun 17, 2019

A service called neuromonitoring can cut the risk of nerve damage during delicate surgery. But some patients are receiving large bills they didn't expect.

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The Salt

A handful of young upstarts are changing Naples' traditional pizza-making habits, bolstered by a new flour called "Nuvola" (Italian for "cloud"), developed by Italian miller Caputo.

Naples Rolls Out A Fine-Tuned Dough And The New 'Cloud Pizza' Is Born

Jun 17, 2019

Bucking generations of tradition, some Neapolitan pizzaiolis are experimenting with new ideas, bolstered by a new flour that creates a charred, puffier and lighter crust. And the trend is catching on.

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Europe

Octavian Ursu of the German Christian Democrats won a runoff for mayor of the small town of Görlitz in the country's east, beating an opponent from the far-right Alternative for Germany.

Germany's Far-Right Party Defeated In Closely Watched Mayoral Election

Jun 16, 2019

A candidate from beleaguered Chancellor Angela Merkel's Christian Democratic Union wins a convincing victory over the anti-immigrant Alternative for Germany (AfD) in the country's conservative east.

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National

World War II Veteran Graduates From High School At Age 94

Jun 17, 2019

William Wagner couldn't go to his high school graduation ceremony because he went to fight in the war. Over the weekend, his son arranged for him to walk the stage at Tilden High School in Chicago.

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Animals

Porch Pirate In Texas Ducks Authorities

Jun 17, 2019

The man is caught on video grabbing a delivery off a porch. What really makes him stand out is the duck. Video shows him picking up the package with his left hand while cradling the duck in his right.

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Business

Shoppers Dismayed As Technical Problems Strike Target

Jun 17, 2019

Technical issues over the weekend left shoppers at Target unable to make purchases. On Saturday, the nationwide checkout system was down, and on Sunday, there was an issue processing credit cards.

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Business

U.S. Trade Office To Hold Hearings On Planned Tariffs On China

Jun 17, 2019

Starting Monday, the U.S. trade office holds 7 days of hearings on President Trump's plan to add new tariffs to imports from China. U.S. businesses will be able to speak out for or against the plan.