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SpaceX launches four astronauts from U.S., Russia and UAE to International Space Station

By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press

SpaceX has launched four astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA. The crew includes the first person from the Arab world going up for a monthslong stay.

Is climate change accelerating the risk of disease spreading from animals to humans?

By Miles O'Brien, Will Toubman

Scientists researching the aftermath of California wildfires say they are finding evidence that climate change is accelerating the risk of disease spreading from animals to humans. Science correspondent Miles O'Brien reports.

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Federal computer chip funding to require security restrictions, worker benefits

By Josh Boak, Associated Press

The Commerce Department is opening the application process for computer chip manufacturers to access $39 billion in government support to build new factories and expand production.

China will soon train foreign astronauts for new space station

By Associated Press

China says it will soon begin training foreign astronauts for trips to its newly completed orbiting space station.

Russia launches rescue ship to International Space Station after ship springs a leak

By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press

Russia has launched a rescue ship for two cosmonauts and a NASA astronaut whose original ride sprang a dangerous leak at the International Space Station.

German mayor strikes deal to stop group’s climate roadblocks

By Frank Jordans, Associated Press

The German city of Hannover has reached an agreement with climate activists to stop blocking roads, after its mayor announced that he supports several of their demands.

Horn of Africa drought trends looking worse than 2011 famine

By Cara Anna, Associated Press

Trends in a historic Horn of Africa drought are now worse than they were during the 2011 drought in which at least a quarter-million people died, a climate center said Wednesday.

Weakened Cyclone Freddy continues to batter Madagascar, killing 4

By Laetitia Bezain, Associated Press

A weakened Cyclone Freddy which pummeled Madagascar Tuesday night with heavy rains and strong destructive winds has killed four people and is continuing to wreak havoc in the southwest of the Indian Ocean nation.

Webb telescope spots what astronomers believe are surprisingly large galaxies dating back to early universe

By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press

While the new James Webb Space Telescope has spotted even older galaxies during its first year of work, it's the size and maturity of these six apparent mega-galaxies that stun scientists.

New Mexico law signed to help wildfire, flooding recovery efforts

By Associated Press

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed a law to use zero-interest loans to help local governments repair or replace public infrastructure damaged by wildfires or subsequent flooding.