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Preserved pollen and spores that plants leave behind have settled at the bottom of the lake, which allows scientists to study ...

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The U.S. Coast Guard said it monitored and responded to foreign government vessel activity in and near U.S. waters.

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The Russian warplanes were greeted by 10 U.S. Air Force fighter jets deployed by North American Aerospace Defense Command.

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From expedition itineraries to family-friendly trips aboard a mega-ship, these are the best Alaska cruises to book, according to cruise experts.

A study of genomes from ancient Siberian people shows genetic linkages with people living in Estonia, Finland and Hungary today.