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Lee Boyd Malvo escaped execution in Virginia for one of the Washington sniper killings, but prosecutors in other states want a crack at winning a death sentence against him and his mentor ...

Japan’s “Moon Sniper” robotic explorer successfully landed on the lunar surface Friday but almost immediately encountered a critical issue. After executing a precise landing, the uncrewed ...

If the Moon Sniper can soak up some sunlight, the mission may continue. Researchers have been able to trace the lengthy treks by studying mammoth tusks, which preserved information about the ...