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Should Britons get a 'redo' on Brexit? Millions push for second referendum.

When the petition first surfaced, observers said the possibility of another vote was 'unimaginable.' But on Monday, British lawmakers agreed to debate a second referendum.

Lost (and found) in space: Philae lander located at last

The European Space Agency had begun to lose hope of pinpointing the first space probe to land on a comet.

Hermine dampens East Coasters' Labor Day celebrations with 'mean ocean'

The East Coast hasn't quite shaken Atlantic storm Hermine, which continues to lurk offshore.

Should Obama meet with Philippines' Duterte?

President Obama is reconsidering plans to meet with Rodrigo Duterte after the Filipino president lashed out at the US leader for criticism of Duterte's extrajudicial killings.

Taliban claims responsibility for twin bombings in Afghanistan

Army and police personnel as well as civilians rushing to help victims of the first blast were caught in the second explosion, triggered when a suicide bomber blew himself up.

How have minimum wage hikes in Massachusetts affected incomes?

Massachusetts has one of the highest minimum wages in the nation.

Delisting the giant panda: Why China isn't cheering yet

The International Union for Conservation of Nature has downgraded the status of the giant panda from endangered to vulnerable, thanks to conservation efforts spearheaded by China. But Beijing says there's more to be done.

Israel train snafu: just politics or a deeper divide?

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu halted maintenance on the country's train system Saturday, affecting thousands of commuters the next day.

Mother Teresa canonized: Why Francis says it'll be hard to call her 'St. Teresa'

Mother Teresa, the nun known for her work helping the poor in India, entered into sainthod on Sunday.

Illinois voter registry breach smaller than first thought

State election officials suspect hackers stole the personal information of 86,000 voters, not 200,000 it first suspected.

Why anti-China sentiment is surging in Hong Kong

Elections for the Hong Kong Legislative Council were held Sunday with near-record turnout in the city. Many are voting for younger, more democratic candidates who want to become more independent from increasingly authoritative mainland China.

Is SpaceX's 'punishing schedule' too ambitious?

The explosion of SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket last week begs the question: Is the CEO's push for progress too hasty?