Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today.
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The OPCW, the group overseeing the destruction of Syria’s arsenal, receives the coveted award.
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Under pressure from governors, the Obama administration says it would allow parks to reopen during the shutdown — as long as states use their own money.
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Still, the nation’s military-backed government is unlikely to pull back from doing things the U.S. favors — such as holding parliamentary and presidential elections in 2014.
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The North Dakota man who found a 20,600-barrel oil spill in his field smelled it for days before his tires and combines were coated in it.
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Beyond exploring the heights of space, Scott Carpenter also adventured to the deepest depths of the ocean.
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The exhibit featuring the artist’s various versions of some of his well-known paintings is a bright spot for museum visitors during the government shutdown.
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There is mounting evidence that our prehistoric ancestors learned to reuse everyday objects.
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Authorities say Ariel Castro may have died in his prison cell attempting to choke himself for a sexual thrill, and that guards falsified logs.
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“Terror Behind the Walls” at the historic Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia bills itself as the nation’s largest haunted house outside an amusement park.
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Detroit will face Boston after blanking Oakland 3-0 in Game 5 of the division series.
