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Two aircraft performed a low flyover over a stadium in Cape Town ahead of a rugby match between South Africa and New Zealand. Airlink, which operated the aircraft, said the flyover was carefully planned and was performed within approved safety altitude and speed limits.

Two aircraft performed a low flyover over a stadium in Cape Town ahead of a rugby match between South Africa and New Zealand. Airlink, which operated the aircraft, said the flyover was carefully planned and was performed within approved safety altitude and speed limits.

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These are the burgers, soups, sandwiches, pastries and more that best personify the D.C. area’s delicious, diverse dining scene. Read our full list:

These are the burgers, soups, sandwiches, pastries and more that best personify the D.C. area’s delicious, diverse dining scene. Read our full list:

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A family husky's protective instincts kicked in when a bear came running across their driveway, charging straight at a child nearby. “You’re always wondering in the back of your head, ‘What’s gonna happen if she needs to protect us?’ And now we know,” Jeffrey Tazzara said.

A family husky's protective instincts kicked in when a bear came running across their driveway, charging straight at a child nearby. “You’re always wondering in the back of your head, ‘What’s gonna happen if she needs to protect us?’ And now we know,” Jeffrey Tazzara said.

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Charlottesville’s Robert E. Lee statue has met its end, in a 2,250-degree furnace. The divisive Confederate monument, the focus of the deadly “Unite the Right” rally in 2017, was secretly melted down and will become a new piece of public art. More on the process:

Charlottesville’s Robert E. Lee statue has met its end, in a 2,250-degree furnace. The divisive Confederate monument, the focus of the deadly “Unite the Right” rally in 2017, was secretly melted down and will become a new piece of public art. More on the process:

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I’m a bisexual woman who is marrying a man. My homophobic aunt thinks I’m straight now and wants to come to my wedding. Do I really have to invite her? Advice columnist Carolyn Hax weighs in.

I’m a bisexual woman who is marrying a man. My homophobic aunt thinks I’m straight now and wants to come to my wedding. Do I really have to invite her? Advice columnist Carolyn Hax weighs in.

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Some schools in Florida, Georgia and Colorado will be equipped with drones this year that can go through halls, smash windows and pepper-spray active shooters if teachers report a threat. The program follows a wave of high-tech campus security spending.

Some schools in Florida, Georgia and Colorado will be equipped with drones this year that can go through halls, smash windows and pepper-spray active shooters if teachers report a threat. The program follows a wave of high-tech campus security spending.

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President Trump, a native New Yorker, was greeted by thunderous boos as he appeared in a suite at Madison Square Garden for Game 3 of the NBA Finals.

President Trump, a native New Yorker, was greeted by thunderous boos as he appeared in a suite at Madison Square Garden for Game 3 of the NBA Finals.

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A mother dolphin in Western Australia has been carrying the body of her 2-week-old calf through an estuary. Researchers say the behavior is believed to reflect a period of mourning that has been documented in dolphins before the mother eventually lets go to feed and survive.

A mother dolphin in Western Australia has been carrying the body of her 2-week-old calf through an estuary. Researchers say the behavior is believed to reflect a period of mourning that has been documented in dolphins before the mother eventually lets go to feed and survive.

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Singapore has banned the two core members of British band Massive Attack from reentering the country after they displayed a Palestinian flag and expressed support for the Palestinian cause during their concert last week. Read more:

Singapore has banned the two core members of British band Massive Attack from reentering the country after they displayed a Palestinian flag and expressed support for the Palestinian cause during their concert last week. Read more:

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Local news anchor Dominique Dillon was mortified after she was caught briefly dozing off on air. But as the clip went viral, so did the support.

Local news anchor Dominique Dillon was mortified after she was caught briefly dozing off on air. But as the clip went viral, so did the support.

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Three years after a marine heat wave triggered one of the worst mass coral bleaching events in Florida's history, researchers are racing to protect coral species from extinction as another scorching summer unfolds.

Three years after a marine heat wave triggered one of the worst mass coral bleaching events in Florida's history, researchers are racing to protect coral species from extinction as another scorching summer unfolds.

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Anti-ICE protesters interrupted a Houston City Council meeting after Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was killed by an ICE officer in Houston, chanting “Justice for Lorenzo.”

Anti-ICE protesters interrupted a Houston City Council meeting after Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was killed by an ICE officer in Houston, chanting “Justice for Lorenzo.”

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Locals used to say that Crawford Lake in Ontario was bottomless. Its waters ran deeper than people could reach. Anything that dropped into the basin, it seemed, would fall till the end of time. Digging into the lake’s sediments, scientists have uncovered a record of more than a thousand years of history.

Locals used to say that Crawford Lake in Ontario was bottomless. Its waters ran deeper than people could reach. Anything that dropped into the basin, it seemed, would fall till the end of time. Digging into the lake’s sediments, scientists have uncovered a record of more than a thousand years of history.

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Just over a month ago, celebrities descended upon Madison Square Garden for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding. At training camp with the Kansas City Chiefs this week, Kelce described the wedding as the “best night” of his life. Read more:

Just over a month ago, celebrities descended upon Madison Square Garden for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding. At training camp with the Kansas City Chiefs this week, Kelce described the wedding as the “best night” of his life. Read more:

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Mohamed Jesil, a restaurant manager in London, said he acted on “pure instinct” when he saw a young girl hanging from the balcony ledge. Jesil and a police officer were able to catch the girl when she fell.

Mohamed Jesil, a restaurant manager in London, said he acted on “pure instinct” when he saw a young girl hanging from the balcony ledge. Jesil and a police officer were able to catch the girl when she fell.

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Few have mastered the free kick like Lionel Messi. A psychological battle between him and the goalkeeper ensues. “I want to keep him confused until I kick,” he once told ESPN. Here's how he does it:

Few have mastered the free kick like Lionel Messi. A psychological battle between him and the goalkeeper ensues. “I want to keep him confused until I kick,” he once told ESPN. Here's how he does it:

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An unusual cold patch of water in the North Atlantic could signal changes in a key ocean current, which would have sweeping consequences for climate. This blob is occurring in one of the few areas where the ocean hasn’t warmed in recent decades.

An unusual cold patch of water in the North Atlantic could signal changes in a key ocean current, which would have sweeping consequences for climate. This blob is occurring in one of the few areas where the ocean hasn’t warmed in recent decades.

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When firefighters in Oakland, California, saw a pigeon struggling to breathe near the site of a fire they had fought, the crew stopped to help.

When firefighters in Oakland, California, saw a pigeon struggling to breathe near the site of a fire they had fought, the crew stopped to help.

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Video of what Palestinian authorities say was an Israeli strike on al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza shows the moment an explosion hits the hospital grounds. The video, verified by The Washington Post, captures the first sounds of an explosion and then a blast.

Video of what Palestinian authorities say was an Israeli strike on al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza shows the moment an explosion hits the hospital grounds. The video, verified by The Washington Post, captures the first sounds of an explosion and then a blast.

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Aerial footage captured from a plane's cockpit showed smoke rising from Canadian wildfires burning in Ontario.

Aerial footage captured from a plane's cockpit showed smoke rising from Canadian wildfires burning in Ontario.

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Hundreds of people gathered near New York City’s Washington Square Park to judge a Mayor Zohran Mamdani look-alike contest. The winner, Amadeo Fusca, was the crowd favorite.

Hundreds of people gathered near New York City’s Washington Square Park to judge a Mayor Zohran Mamdani look-alike contest. The winner, Amadeo Fusca, was the crowd favorite.

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My daughter is in a polyamorous relationship with a married couple who are trying to have a baby. She plans to adopt the baby as a “third parent.” I don’t like the man and am worried for her. Should I intervene? Advice columnist Carolyn Hax weighs in. Read more:

My daughter is in a polyamorous relationship with a married couple who are trying to have a baby. She plans to adopt the baby as a “third parent.” I don’t like the man and am worried for her. Should I intervene? Advice columnist Carolyn Hax weighs in. Read more:

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Amid high gas prices — an average of more than $4 per gallon across the country — a gas station in Upstate New York offered 20 percent off to customers who were down to bust a move.

Amid high gas prices — an average of more than $4 per gallon across the country — a gas station in Upstate New York offered 20 percent off to customers who were down to bust a move.

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A boutique devoted entirely to butter has opened near the Eiffel Tower, featuring around 30 varieties, from classic butters to inventive flavors like raspberry and strawberry.

A boutique devoted entirely to butter has opened near the Eiffel Tower, featuring around 30 varieties, from classic butters to inventive flavors like raspberry and strawberry.

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The statues in Suse Lowenstein’s backyard capture the moment she and other women learned their loved ones were killed when Pan Am Flight 103 was bombed in 1988. “The grief, everything, stays the same, just like this,” the she said.

The statues in Suse Lowenstein’s backyard capture the moment she and other women learned their loved ones were killed when Pan Am Flight 103 was bombed in 1988. “The grief, everything, stays the same, just like this,” the she said.

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Scientists have developed paramedic cyborg cockroaches that could one day be used by search-and-rescue teams to deliver lifesaving drugs to people trapped after disasters.

Scientists have developed paramedic cyborg cockroaches that could one day be used by search-and-rescue teams to deliver lifesaving drugs to people trapped after disasters.

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My boyfriend makes $30,000 more than I do, but we still split everything. Is it too much to ask to be “treated like a lady” and have him pay for dinners and vacations? Advice columnist Carolyn Hax weighs in. Read more:

My boyfriend makes $30,000 more than I do, but we still split everything. Is it too much to ask to be “treated like a lady” and have him pay for dinners and vacations? Advice columnist Carolyn Hax weighs in. Read more:

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Newly released footage shows the moment two light rail trains collided in San Francisco in late July, as an operator appeared to fall asleep at the controls. No injuries were reported and an investigation is ongoing.

Newly released footage shows the moment two light rail trains collided in San Francisco in late July, as an operator appeared to fall asleep at the controls. No injuries were reported and an investigation is ongoing.

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A couple tied the knot onboard a flight to Las Vegas. When the Southwest crew discovered that the two had plans to elope at their final destination, they arranged an impromptu wedding ceremony at 35,000 feet.

A couple tied the knot onboard a flight to Las Vegas. When the Southwest crew discovered that the two had plans to elope at their final destination, they arranged an impromptu wedding ceremony at 35,000 feet.

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Chinese humanoid robots have been breaking human athletic records at The World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, including in a 100-meter sprint. The robots are very fast, but not very good at stopping, often crashing into padded barriers.

Chinese humanoid robots have been breaking human athletic records at The World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, including in a 100-meter sprint. The robots are very fast, but not very good at stopping, often crashing into padded barriers.

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King Charles III’s Royal Guard honored Dolly Parton by playing one of her biggest hits outside Buckingham Palace. After the 80-year-old country music star died on Aug. 25 following a brief battle with cancer, the Band of the Coldstream Guards performed Parton’s 1980 hit “9 to 5” during the Changing of the Guard ceremony.

King Charles III’s Royal Guard honored Dolly Parton by playing one of her biggest hits outside Buckingham Palace. After the 80-year-old country music star died on Aug. 25 following a brief battle with cancer, the Band of the Coldstream Guards performed Parton’s 1980 hit “9 to 5” during the Changing of the Guard ceremony.

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The Trump administration is set to spend at least $900 million on White House renovation projects, a significantly larger price tag than previously reported, and taxpayers will cover most of the cost.

The Trump administration is set to spend at least $900 million on White House renovation projects, a significantly larger price tag than previously reported, and taxpayers will cover most of the cost.

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President Donald Trump has faced scrutiny for bruising on his hands, swelling in his ankles and apparent drowsiness, among other questions about his health. Some doctors say they’re worried about another risk: the 23 pounds that Trump appears to have gained since his last campaign for president. White House reporter Dan Diamond (Dan Diamond) has the full story:

President Donald Trump has faced scrutiny for bruising on his hands, swelling in his ankles and apparent drowsiness, among other questions about his health. Some doctors say they’re worried about another risk: the 23 pounds that Trump appears to have gained since his last campaign for president. White House reporter Dan Diamond (Dan Diamond) has the full story:

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Dozens of people were evacuated over the weekend as heavy rain flooded parts of the Grand Canyon National Park. The National Park Service is seeking information about hikers or backpackers who were in the affected areas.

Dozens of people were evacuated over the weekend as heavy rain flooded parts of the Grand Canyon National Park. The National Park Service is seeking information about hikers or backpackers who were in the affected areas.

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Hundreds of people are missing in Nepal and China after flash floods devastated the border area. The floods were triggered by an avalanche that caused the Bhotekoshi River to overflow, according to a preliminary analysis.

Hundreds of people are missing in Nepal and China after flash floods devastated the border area. The floods were triggered by an avalanche that caused the Bhotekoshi River to overflow, according to a preliminary analysis.

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Hundreds of volunteers helped move a 400-ton Hirosaki Castle in Japan. The volunteers, were selected by lottery, and used ropes to pull the structure more than 10 feet back to its original position, 230 feet away. The castle was moved in 2015 for repairs after an earthquake damaged a wall.

Hundreds of volunteers helped move a 400-ton Hirosaki Castle in Japan. The volunteers, were selected by lottery, and used ropes to pull the structure more than 10 feet back to its original position, 230 feet away. The castle was moved in 2015 for repairs after an earthquake damaged a wall.

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A Baltimore woman turned the sidewalk outside her home into a colorful chalk dance floor with a simple instruction: “Bust a move.” Her Ring camera later captured passersby stopping to dance as they walked by or delivered goods.

A Baltimore woman turned the sidewalk outside her home into a colorful chalk dance floor with a simple instruction: “Bust a move.” Her Ring camera later captured passersby stopping to dance as they walked by or delivered goods.

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Rescue teams are searching for hundreds of missing people along the Nepal-China border, after catastrophic flash floods swept through the Himalayan region and destroyed homes, engulfed roads and collapsed bridges.

Rescue teams are searching for hundreds of missing people along the Nepal-China border, after catastrophic flash floods swept through the Himalayan region and destroyed homes, engulfed roads and collapsed bridges.

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Taking a deep breath may not be the best way to calm down. Instead, try breathing out for longer than you breathe in — a simple trick that can slow your heart rate and help reduce anxiety. Dr. Trisha Pasricha explains. Read more:

Taking a deep breath may not be the best way to calm down. Instead, try breathing out for longer than you breathe in — a simple trick that can slow your heart rate and help reduce anxiety. Dr. Trisha Pasricha explains. Read more:

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Young women and girls performed a protest dance aimed at President Trump and Jeffrey Epstein. The dancers wore blindfolds and leotards with different passages from the Epstein files printed on them.

Young women and girls performed a protest dance aimed at President Trump and Jeffrey Epstein. The dancers wore blindfolds and leotards with different passages from the Epstein files printed on them.

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