The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude 7.8 quake struck early Monday along the Turkish-Syrian border. President Biden vows support. Updates.
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7.8 magnitude earthquake hits Turkey and Syria
A powerful earthquake hit Turkey and Syria early Monday, causing significant damage. At least 100 were killed, and the toll was expected to rise.
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Which large animals are involved in the deadliest human attacks? Where do frequent attacks happen?
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US plans to expand its military presence in Philippines to counter threats against Taiwan
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‘Needle in the haystack’: Missing radioactive capsule found on the side of the road in Australia
The tiny missing capsule formed part of a gauge used at an iron ore mine in Western Australia. Officials said they were investigating how it got lost.
Ancient Egyptian embalming fluids — researchers decipher the recipe to preserve mummies
Archaeologists and chemists in Egypt and Germany collaborated to analyze substances found in an excavated embalming workshop.