Navajo object to depositing human remains on Moon
The United States will soon launch its first spacecraft to attempt a soft lunar landing since the Apollo era, in a historic collaboration with the private sector -- but not everyone is celebrating.
Read moreLate Gundogan penalty snatches Barca win at Las Palmas
Ilkay Gundogan stroked home a stoppage time penalty to grab champions Barcelona a barely deserved 2-1 win at Las Palmas on Thursday.
Read moreRussia's Belgorod struck again after schools near border kept shut
The Russian city of Belgorod was targeted by another round of Ukrainian shelling late Thursday, officials said, hours after schools in the region were ordered to extend their holiday closures due to the risk of further attacks.
Read moreUS stocks stumble as tech titans tumble
European stocks rebounded from losses at the start of the year on Thursday, while the picture in the US was mixed as investor enthusiasm for American tech giants continued to wane.
Read moreRussia used N.Korean missiles for Ukraine attacks: US
North Korea has provided Russia with ballistic missiles and missile launchers that were used in recent attacks on Ukraine in a major escalation of support for Moscow, the White House said Thursday.
Read moreCalvert-Lewin sent off as Everton hold Palace in FA Cup
Everton's Dominic Calvert-Lewin was controversially sent off as his side held on for a 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace in the FA Cup third round on Thursday.
Read moreOne student dead in Iowa school shooting, four other injuries
A teenager armed with a handgun and shotgun killed a fellow student and wounded five other people at a high school in the midwestern US state of Iowa on Thursday, authorities said.
Read moreFive NFL playoff berths at stake in season's last weekend
Five playoff berths are up for grabs as the NFL season concludes this weekend with the Buffalo Bills and Houston Texans among those chasing places in the post-season title hunt.
Read moreUS puts Azerbaijan on religious freedom watchlist
The United States on Thursday added Azerbaijan to a watchlist on religious freedom, following fears for Christian heritage after the country seized back an ethnic Armenian enclave.
Read moreUSA goalkeeper Steffen leaves City for MLS's Rapids
United States international goalkeeper Zack Steffen joined Major League Soccer club Colorado Rapids from Manchester City, signing a three year contract, the Rapids said on Thursday.
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