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Bitcoin has topped $87,000 for a new record high. What to know about crypto's post-election rally

NEW YORK (AP) — As money continues to pour into crypto following Donald Trump's victory last week, bitcoin has climbed to yet another record high. The world's largest cryptocurrency topped $87,000 for the first time on Monday. As of around 3:45 p.m.

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When to catch the last supermoon of the year

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Better catch this week's supermoon . It will be a while until the next one.

Nov 11, 2024 8:22 AM Read more >

Vatican, Microsoft create AI-generated St. Peter's Basilica to allow virtual visits, log damage

VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican and Microsoft on Monday unveiled a digital twin of St.

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Satellite images and documents indicate China working on nuclear propulsion for new aircraft carrier

BANGKOK (AP) — China has built a land-based prototype nuclear reactor for a large surface warship, in the clearest sign yet Beijing is advancing toward producing its first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, according to a new analysis of satellite ima

Nov 10, 2024 10:21 PM Read more >

Research reveals China has built prototype nuclear reactor to power aircraft carrier

Bangkok (AP) — China has built a land-based prototype nuclear reactor for a large surface warship, in the clearest sign yet Beijing is advancing toward producing the country’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, according to a new analysis of sat

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24 more monkeys that escaped from a South Carolina lab are recovered unharmed

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — More than half of the monkeys bred for medical research that escaped from a compound in South Carolina last week have now been recovered unharmed, officials said Sunday.

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Racist text messages referencing slavery raise alarms in multiple states and prompt investigations

WASHINGTON (AP) — Racist text messages invoking slavery raised alarm across the country this week after they were sent to Black men, women and students, including middle schoolers, prompting inquiries by the FBI and other agencies.

Nov 10, 2024 9:32 AM Read more >

Comer scores 21 as Evansville knocks off Brescia 96-49

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Tayshawn Comer had 21 points in Evansville's 96-49 victory over Brescia on Saturday. Comer shot 9 for 14, including 3 for 6 from beyond the arc for the Purple Aces (1-1).

Nov 9, 2024 5:38 PM Read more >

1 monkey recovered safely, 42 others remain on the run from South Carolina lab

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — One of 43 monkeys bred for medical research that escaped a compound in South Carolina has been recovered unharmed, officials said Saturday.

Nov 9, 2024 1:27 PM Read more >

1 monkey recovered safely, 42 others remain on the run from South Carolina lab

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — One of 43 monkeys bred for medical research that escaped a compound in South Carolina has been recovered unharmed, officials said Saturday.

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