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NASA: record applications for astronaut positions

Houston - NASA has received a record number of applications for its 2017 astronaut program. More than 18,300 people have…

Obama to visit Cuba next month

Washington - President Barack Obama announced a two-day visit to Cuba on March 21, during his weekly address on Saturday. He talked about what…

Umberto Eco dies at 84

The Italian writer, semiotic and philosopher, Umberto Eco, died on Friday at his home, confirmed local media. The cause of death is unknown…

Apple vs FBI: the battle continues

Apple (NASDAQ: APPL) executives said Friday that the iCloud password of the iPhone previously owned by one of the San…

Stenting and surgery are equally efficient to treat strokes

A new study suggests that stenting and Carotid Endarterectomy have similar positive effects among patients who have carotid artery disease.…

IBM and X Prize announce an AI contest with a $5 million prize

IBM (NYSE: IBM) and X Prize, a non-profit organization, have announced an artificial intelligence competition for developers with a $5…

New hopes for the end of AIDS

BOSTON – Researchers are getting more optimistic about the global fight against HIV/AIDS. The annual Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections…

Virgin Galactic presents new spacecraft: ‘Outer space is the province of all humanity’

The privately-funded space company Virgin Galactic presented on Friday its new reusable spacecraft designed to carry six passengers and two…

The ‘Rock’ Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart set to host 2016 MTV Movie Awards

BURBANK, Calif. – Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart will be hosting this year’s MTV Movie Awards outdoors at Warner Bros.…

UK’s NHS faces worst financial crisis in its history

LONDON – Britain’s National Health Service is facing its worst financial crisis ever, according to a report. Hospitals are the…