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NASA looking for 4 volunteers to spend a year living and working inside a Mars simulator

Ever wonder what it’s like to live on Mars? Now, you could try out life on the Red Planet – in a simulation run by NASA. The space agency is looking for participants to live on a fake Mars for a full year to help them prepare for human exploration of the planet. This is the second of three missions, …

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Sleep expert on why people should prioritize sleep quality over quantity

When it comes to maintaining heart health, it’s not just how long you sleep — it’s how well you sleep that matters equally, if not more, said Dr. Shelby Harris, a behavioral sleep psychologist and clinical associate professor at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. “Poor quality sleep really can influence our heart health as well,” Harris told “CBS Mornings” in …

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12 alleged cartel members killed by Mexican soldiers near U.S. border

Mexican troops on patrol killed 12 gunmen in a clash near the U.S. border in Tamaulipas, according to the government of the northeastern state, which has been rocked by violence linked to organized crime. The slain attackers were alleged members of a drug cartel, government sources told AFP. The shootout occurred when soldiers were patrolling Miguel Aleman municipality on the …

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Man who allegedly told migrants in packed boat hed get them to U.K. "or kill you all" convicted of manslaughter

A man who prosecutors say agreed to pilot a small, unseaworthy boat full of migrants illegally from France to Britain, leading to the vessel capsizing and killing at least four people, was convicted Monday of manslaughter in a landmark U.K. court case. CBS News partner network BBC News said the conviction of Ibrahima Bah was the first time a migrant …

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Want to view total solar eclipse from the air? Delta offering special flight from Texas to Michigan

(CBS DETROIT) – The 2024 total solar eclipse will cross the United States on Monday, April 8, and Delta is making sure you can see it in the air. The airline is offering a special flight from Austin, Texas, to Detroit to see the eclipse in its totality. According to a press release, Flight 1218 will depart from Austin-Bergstrom International …

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Are morning or night workouts better? Heres what experts say.

What’s the best time for working out: morning, afternoon or evening? Experts say it depends on your goals, but that any movement — no matter the time of day — is better than none. “What I tell my patients is work out when you can,” medical weight loss physician Dr. Sue Decotiis recentlytold CBS News. “If it’s easier and more …

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Alexey Navalnys widow says Russia "hiding his body, refusing to give it to his mother"

Adding to the anguish felt by the late Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny’s family, his mother and his team have reportedly been denied access to his body and told by investigators that the official probe into his death is being extended, and it’s unclear how long it will take. “They are cowardly and meanly hiding his body, refusing to give …

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Here are the top moments from the 2024 Peoples Choice Awards

The People’s Choice Awards were held in Los Angeles on Sunday night and the fan-voted awards show had its fair share of powerful and surprising moments. Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” movie took home big wins, as did Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Here are the top moments from the night. 1. Simu Liu hosts, with opening skit that pays homage to …

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Cougar attacks 5 cyclists in Washington, with one woman hospitalized

A cougar attacked a group of five cyclists on a trail in Washington on Saturday afternoon, sending a woman to the hospital, officials said. The bikers were on a trail northeast of Fall City, located about 25 miles east of Seattle, when they were attacked around 12:50 p.m. local time, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife said. Officers with …

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Hilary Swank on Ordinary Angels and miracles

In the most scenic corner of the Pacific Northwest, Hilary Swank is in her element. She has a lot of memories growing up here: “This lake right here is what I considered my best friend, because I spent every single sunny day in that lake,” she said. These days, the two-time Oscar-winner is staying on familiar ground, in her life …

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