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The long structures seen in manta rays and their relatives function as an early warning system, rather than a defensive weapon.
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Jaguars hire Bucs OC Liam Coen as head coach after making necessary moves
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‘Pandamonium’ as giant pandas from China make debut at DC’s National Zoo
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Pete Carroll, Raiders agree to 3-year contract to make him franchise's next head coach
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National Zoo's giant pandas make their debut
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Australian Open: American Madison Keys stuns Iga Swiatek to make final, will face reigning champ Aryna Sabalenka
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Bears reportedly finalizing deal to hire Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as head coach
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Murphy to face Wilson in Masters final after making 147 break
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How scientists with disabilities are making research labs and fieldwork more accessible
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At 38, Monfils stuns Fritz to make Aussie final 16
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Who would win a Cavs-Thunder Finals? Our experts make their consensus pick
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Scientists make "jaw-dropping" discovery about Iron Age women in U.K.
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Scientists just excavated an unprecedented specimen from Antarctica
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Spacecraft makes final flyby of smallest planet in solar system
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How a Raytheon Scientist Accidentally Invented the Microwave Oven
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Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman makes history as coach in college football finals
Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman has scored a historical first.NBC News - Jan. 10 -
Scientists May Be Able to Make Grapefruits Compatible With Medications They Currently Interfere With
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Notre Dame heads to national title game after win over Penn State in final seconds
Will Notre Dame's elite defense be able to keep Drew Allar and the Nittany Lions in check?NBC News - Jan. 9 -
Trump makes final stand in criminal cases as inauguration nears
President-elect Trump is making a final stand in his criminal cases as his White House return approaches, hoping to diminish what is left of his prosecutions before they are shelved. With less ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Ranking biggest FA Cup upsets this century: Man City shock final defeat, Chelsea loss to Bradford make cut
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WATCH: Wildfire scientist on cause of Southern California wildfires
Wildfire scientist and fire ecologist Chad Hanson discusses the factors that led to the historic and devastating Southern California wildfires and how climate change played a role.ABC News - Jan. 8 -
WATCH: Belle the service dog meets Disney Princess Belle in a 'tail' as old as time
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Why reported Verlander agreement makes sense for Giants, Posey
The San Francisco Giants' reported Justin Verlander addition is splashy, but it makes sense for Buster Posey at this point in the offseason.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8 -
Justin Verlander, Giants agree to deal: Veteran pitcher heading to San Francisco for 20th season, per report
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Jimmy Carter makes his final return to Washington, D.C.
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Giants announce Brian Daboll, Joe Schoen will return as head coach, general manager for 2025 NFL season
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Mike Evans makes $3M, ties Rice record on final play of regular season
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Steelers make unwanted history after losing fourth straight game heading into the playoffs
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New Sonic The Hedgehog Lego Sets Feature Metal Sonic, Super Shadow, And Tails' Cyclone Mech
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2024 NFL results that make no sense in hindsight: Ravens suffer baffling losses; how did Giants win 3 games?
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Saquon Barkley hilariously trolling Giants owner will make your entire day
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