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Paul Di'Anno, former lead singer of Iron Maiden, dead at 66

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Now that mpox is a global health emergency, will it trigger another pandemic?

To stay safe, experts advise avoiding close physical contact with someone who has lesions resembling mpox and not sharing their utensils, clothing or bedsheets.
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See red dots during the eclipse? Here's what NASA says they were

Observant viewers in some areas of the path of totality spotted some red dots around the edge of the eclipse. Here's what they were.
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In the News Now | 2024 total solar eclipse sweeps across North America

The 2024 total solar eclipse swept across the U.S. on April 8, 2024. Hear and see reaction from crowds as well as see different views of the eclipse.
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Here's what you should do with your used eclipse viewing glasses

Eclipse mania gripped Mexico, the U.S. and Canada, as the moon swept in front of the sun, blotting out daylight.
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Iowa State students launch balloon to measure atmosphere during eclipse

Students from Iowa State University traveled to Illinois to witness the total solar eclipse, and used the rare spectacle for their educational benefit.
Solar Eclipse

Iowa State students launch balloon to measure atmosphere during eclipse

Students from Iowa State University traveled to Illinois to witness the total solar eclipse, and used the rare spectacle for their educational benefit.
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PHOTOS: April 8 solar eclipse in Iowa

While the majority of the state saw, at most, 86% of the sun covered by the moon sometime between 1:45 p.m. and 3 p.m., it was still a phenomenon to behold.
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Iowans in the metro describe 'perfect' viewing of rare solar eclipse

At the Pappajohn Sculpture Park in downtown Des Moines, crowds gathered, including some students from nearby Central Campus.
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Sights, sounds of April 8 solar eclipse in Iowa

Monday's celestial event garnered North America's largest eclipse audience ever.
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A total solar eclipse races across North America as clouds part along totality

It was North America's largest eclipse audience ever.
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April 8 solar eclipse in Iowa: Your photos from the phenomenon

Though no part of Iowa reached 100% totality during the April 8 solar eclipse, photos and videos from the celestial phenomenon are still stunning.