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The Pacific Ocean from space. In both liquid and frozen form, water covers most of the Earth's surface, and there's been a debate among scientists about where all the water originated.

Water, Water, Every Where — And Now Scientists Know Where It Came From

Some unusual meteorites suggest that Earth got its water at its start, rather than forming dry and being watered by comets later on.

A pharmacist fills a syringe to prepare a dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for front-line health care workers in Torrance, Calif., on Saturday. A panel of CDC advisers said people 75 and older and some essential workers should be next in line.

Older People, Some Essential Workers Should Get Vaccines Next, CDC Panel Says

A federal advisory committee voted to put adults 75 and older and frontline essential workers next in line for COVID-19 vaccines.

CDC Says Front-Line Essential Workers, Elderly Should Be Next For Vaccine

A CDC panel recommends that people over 75 and front-line essential workers should be prioritized as the next group to be vaccinated against the coronavirus.

Migrants, mainly from Cuba, occupy the Mexican side of the Paso del Norte border bridge, where a plaque marks the border line, as they protest to be allowed into the U.S. to apply for asylum in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, just before midnight on Dec. 29, 2020.

Asylum-Seekers Hope Biden's Pledge To Welcome Immigrants Includes Them

One of the most daunting immigration challenges facing the Biden administration is what to do about the multitudes of migrants who want asylum protection in the United States.

U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) shakes hands with U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan (R-04, Urbana) in 2019.

Jordan Out Of Ohio US Senate Race To Replace Portman

A big development in the upcoming race for US Senate in 2022, with Republican incumbent Rob Portman saying he's no longer running. One high profile...

In this Jan. 31, 2020, file photo Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, arrives as the first impeachment trial of President Donald Trump in Washington.

Race To 2022: Rob Portman's Retirement Opens Door To Competitive Senate Race

Sen. Rob Portman (R-Ohio) has announced he will not be seeking re-election in 2022, putting his seat up for grabs in the perennial battleground…

Signs and flags at the pro-Trump rally at the Ohio Statehouse on Saturday, November 7, 2020.

Casting Votes For Trump, Ohio Electors Refuse To Acknowledge Biden's Victory

Ohio's 18 electors were pledged to Donald Trump on Monday in a process prescribed by law and with lots of formality, but little suspense. At the same…

Rear Adm. Alvin Holsey (left) speaks with Ensign Dimitri Foster in the pilothouse aboard guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain in 2018.

Why Does The Navy Have So Few Black Admirals? Some Blame A Culture Of Discrimination

Some say Black sailors have to navigate both unconscious and active bias in the Navy.

A person cleans a table in an outdoor tented dining area of a restaurant in Sacramento, Calif., on Nov. 19. Job growth slowed sharply in November as relief aid is due to expire at the end of the year.

'Warning Signs Flashing': Job Growth Slows Sharply As Pandemic Takes Toll On Economy

U.S. employers added just 245,000 jobs last month as the runaway pandemic continued to weigh on hiring. The unemployment rate fell to 6.7% from 6.9% in October.

In New York City, homicides were up nearly 40% over the previous year by Dec. 20, 2020. Mayor Bill de Blasio said the numbers should worry New Yorkers.

Massive 1-Year Rise In Homicide Rates Collided With The Pandemic In 2020

Experts say crime across the U.S. in 2020 was like no other year as COVID-19 ravaged the country and protests flared. It was a seesaw of dips for some crimes and spikes for others, such as homicide.

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