Walk Into My Parlor: Greek Spiders Spin Giant Web Over Shore
It’s not quite the World Wide Web — but the spiders of Aitoliko in Greece have made a good start.
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Facebook, Twitter Pledge To Defend Against Foreign Intrusion
Facebook and Twitter executives assured Congress on Wednesday that they are aggressively working to root out foreign attempts to sow discord in America, and they pledged to better protect their social networks against manipulation during the 2018 midterm elections and beyond.
Fans Around The World To Celebrate Michael Jackson's 60th Birthday
He's known as the King of Pop! Happy Birthday Michael Jackson!
Hurricane’s Death Toll In Puerto Rico Put At Nearly 3,000
Puerto Rico’s governor raised the island’s official death toll from Hurricane Maria from 64 to 2,975 on Tuesday after an independent study found that the number of people who succumbed in the desperate, sweltering months after the storm had been severely undercounted.
Robin Leach Of 'Lifestyles Of The Rich And Famous' Dies
A publicist says Robin Leach, whose voice crystallized the opulent 1980s on the TV show “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous,” has died. He was 76.
Gardner-Webb Students Organize Annual 5K to Fight Human Trafficking
A 5K race started in 2016 by Gardner-Webb University students has helped rescue seven enslaved children in Ghana, Africa. This year, the club organizing the Rescue Race is hoping the GWU community will raise enough funds to rescue four more…
Police: Crash Outside UK Houses Of Parliament Treated As Terrorist Incident
Britain's government will be holding a session of its emergency committee following what it described as a suspected terrorist incident near the Houses of Parliament.
NASA Spacecraft Rockets Toward Sun For Closest Look Yet
A NASA spacecraft zoomed toward the sun Sunday on an unprecedented quest to get closer to our star than anything ever sent before.
Melania Trump's Parents Are Sworn In As U.S. Citizens
First lady Melania Trump’s parents have been sworn in as U.S. citizens.
VP Mike Pence Announces Plans For New U.S. Space Force As 6th Military Service
Vice President Pence announces plans for new, separate US Space Force as 6th military service by 2020.
Puerto Rico Cites Storm Death Toll Of 1,427 In Damage Report
Puerto Rico is now estimating that Hurricane Maria killed more than 1,400 people, far more than the official death toll of 64, in a report to Congress seeking billions to help the island recover from the devastating storm.
China Announces $60B Of U.S. Goods For Tariff Retaliation
China on Friday announced a $60 billion list of U.S. goods including coffee, honey and industrial chemicals for retaliation if Washington goes ahead with its latest tariff threat.
Charlotte Independence Will Face Mexican Liga MX Champions
The Charlotte Independence announced they will be facing current Liga MX champions, Santos Laguna in an international friendly on Wednesday, September 5th at Matthews Sportsplex.
Charlotte 3D Printer Providers On Gun Blueprints
Starting Wednesday, people can make guns and gun parts with a 3D printer.
Former Professional Wrestler Nikolai Volkoff Dies At 70
Nikolai Volkoff, who played a villainous Soviet wrestler in the WWE during the Cold War, has died.
Cruise Guard Kills Polar Bear, Sparks Outrage
A German cruise company is facing backlash after a guard fatally shot a polar bear after he said another guard was attacked during a tour of the arctic.
Skywatchers Looking Forward To Complete Lunar Eclipse
The so-called “blood moon” Friday, when it turns a deep red, will be visible at different times in Australia, Africa, Asia, Europe and South America when the sun, Earth and moon line up perfectly, casting Earth’s shadow on the moon.
Ladies First: 13 Female Cyclists Completing Tour de France
They ride every stage of the Tour de France before the men do.
