Denisovans, mysterious extinct humans, conquered high altitudes

A jawbone found in a cave on the Tibetan Plateau in China is providing surprising insights into Denisovans, the enigmatic extinct cousins to Neanderthals and our own species, including that they were pioneers at enduring high-altitude environments.

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Trump seeks $4.5 billion to help with surge in migration at southern border

The Trump administration on Wednesday asked Congress for $4.5 billion in immediate emergency funding to help address a surge in migration at the U.S. southern border, saying the situation has overwhelmed government resources.

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Factbox - 'This is tragic': Environmental studies student, sportswriter among victims in North Carolina shooting

An environmental studies student, a human rights advocate and a sportswriter for the student newspaper were among the victims when a gunman opened fire inside a classroom at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte on Tuesday, killing two people and wounding four.

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Trump asks for $4.5 billion to address surge in migration at southern border

The Trump administration on Wednesday asked Congress for $4.5 billion in immediate emergency funding to help address a surge in migration at the U.S. southern border, saying the situation has overwhelmed government resources.

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First moon landing manual could fetch $9 million at auction

The detailed manual used by U.S. astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin to land on the moon in 1969 is going up for auction in July and could fetch up to $9 million, New York auctioneers Christie's said on Wednesday.

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Improving cyber security part of development of telecoms networks: UK PM May

Prime Minister Theresa May said on Wednesday her government wanted to ensure any development of Britain's telecoms networks would help build their resilience and improve cyber security.

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Less to lose: Germany's poorer East embraces tech revolution

From the 12th floor of Jenoptik's headquarters, chief executive Stefan Traeger points to his laser factory and the university that provides it with talent. Welcome to "Optics Valley" - a role model for Germany's East in a big year for the region.

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U.S. religious centers buy more insurance after raft of shootings

U.S. religious centers are buying special insurance to protect them from the financial consequences of an armed intruder opening fire in their buildings.

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University of North Carolina identifies victims in deadly shooting

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte on Wednesday revealed the identities of the two people killed and four injured in a Tuesday afternoon shooting that rocked the school on its last day of classes for the semester.

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Apple results beat sets eyes back on $1 trillion

Apple Inc shares rose almost 5 percent on Wednesday, pushing the iPhone maker's market valuation back towards $1 trillion as its quarterly report and upbeat forecast calmed investors worried about slowing growth.

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