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Former government officials and advocates of transparency have long complained that the process of authorizing book publishing is often lengthy and maddeningly opaque. An attorney behind the new lawsuit, Kel McClanahan, said the National Security Council’s arrangements for handling manuscripts are even murkier than for places like the CIA. “The …

Space station commander Chris Cassidy and Robert Behnken plan to float outside on Friday for the first of up to four spacewalks necessary to complete replacement of old batteries in the lab’s solar power system. NASA managers hope to get the job done in time for Behnken and crewmate Douglas …

With only a few days for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to, under the coalition government agreement, be able to pursue annexation of the illegally occupied West Bank territory, the debate revolves around which lands, if any, will be formally annexed. in the coming weeks and months. . Various annexation …

The baby, affectionately known as Augie, turned 20 years old, making her the oldest known Golden Retriever. There have been reports of goldens living between 17 and 18 years old, and even some stories about 19-year-old goldens, but Augie is the first to hit 20, according to Golden Hearts, the …

Researchers are looking for an explanation for why the side of the Moon that faces Earth is covered in dark spots, called “maries” or seas. These areas can be the result of the radioactive decay of certain elements found in rocks, generating heat and melting the rocks. The back of …