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A sailor has been acquitted of setting a fire that destroyed a massive ship

A military judge on Friday acquitted a sailor of arson in a fire that destroyed the USS Bonhomme Richard, a blow to the Navy as it faces allegations of improper training and maintenance of the ship. (Image credit: Julie Watson/AP)

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ALS drug’s approval draws cheers from patients, questions from skeptics

A controversial new drug for ALS could add months to patients’ lives – if it actually works (Image credit: Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP)

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Photos: Here’s what Ian looks like in South Carolina

The storm has landed in South Carolina after devastating southwest and central Florida. Ian brought heavy rain, high winds and flooding along South Carolina coast, causing damage in some areas. (Image credit: Alex Brandon/AP)

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Damage from Hurricane Ian cuts Sanibel Island off from Florida’s mainland

Hurricane Ian washed away several portions of the Sanibel Causeway, a series of bridges linking the island to the rest of the state. It will require structural rebuilds, Florida’s governor says. (Image credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

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Unrest in Iran Spreads to Country’s Remote, Restive Provinces

Unrest in Iran has spread as at least 19 people were killed and dozens injured on Friday during protests in Sistan-Baluchistan.

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Burkina Faso Soldiers Claim Power

Members of the West African nation’s army seized control of state TV and declared that the president had been overthrown.

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The fate of the Amazon rainforest may rest on the results of Brazil’s vote on Sunday

After record deforestation and environmental deregulation in the past few years, the result of the Brazilian election could very well determine the fate of the Amazon rainforest.

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The real world impact of Russia’s annexation of Ukrainian regions

Russian President Vladimir Putin has formally annexed four regions of Ukraine. Ukraine responded by submitting an application to quickly ascend into NATO. The moves are an escalation in the conflict.

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Fungi served as Bjork’s latest muse in her new album, ‘Fossora’

Bjork’s Fossora peers down into the soil, in a love letter to fungi. “Bubbly and fun” is how she describes her new album.

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Before, after images show Hurricane Ian storm surge completely destroyed some Sanibel Island, Florida hotels – CNN

Before, after images show Hurricane Ian storm surge completely destroyed some Sanibel Island, Florida hotels  CNN A view of Hurricane Ian’s destruction on Florida’s west coast  CBS Mornings Hurricane Ian leaves trail of destruction along Florida’s Gulf Coast  CBS News Hurricane Ian ravaged

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