Scientists base their galaxy head count on deep-space surveys already conducted by the Hubble Space Telescope and ground observatories.
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Nigeria says 21 Chibok schoolgirls freed
The students who were abducted by Boko Haram are swapped for extremist leaders, officials say.
Syria’s president: Victory in Aleppo would be ‘springboard’
Bashar Assad says taking back the city would provide important political and strategic gains for his regime.
New Brazil refuge lets elephants live in peace
The sanctuary will provide veterinary care and space to roam for elephants that previously lived in captivity.
At least three U.S. airlines deploying fire-containment bags
Following incidents of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones igniting, the issue takes on urgency.
Cost of winter heating may send chills up your spine
If prices rise and it’s colder than last year, as expected, double-digit increases are forecast for three of the four primary fuels.
International relief effort in Haiti advancing
A second U.S. military ship arrives off Haiti’s coast and U.N. convoys and non-government organizations began reaching more isolated communities.
Vermont crash suspect charged with 5 counts of murder
Police say Steven Bourgoin was going the wrong way on an interstate when he crashed into the teenagers’ car.
J.K. Rowling says ‘Fantastic Beasts’ will be 5 movies
The announcement fuels conjecture that the ‘Harry Potter’ prequel could lead right up to the young wizard.
Portland officer cleared in lawsuit claiming excessive force
A federal jury finds in favor of Cynthia Rumery-Taylor in the lawsuit filed by a Peaks Island woman after an arrest in October 2014.