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Wreck of famed explorer Shackleton's last ship has been found off the coast of Canada
NewsThe explorer led three British expeditions to the Antarctic, and he was in the early stages of a fourth when he died of a heart attack aboard the Quest near the Falkland Islands.

After a rare flash flood emergency, Florida prepares for more heavy rainfall
NewsThe downpours and flooding blocked roads, floated vehicles and delayed the Florida Panthers on their way to Stanley Cup games in Canada against the Edmonton Oilers.

G7 summit opens with deal to use Russian assets for Ukraine
NewsWith the U.S., Great Britain and France facing elections in coming months and a rightward shift in European parliamentary elections, there is pressure for leaders to act while the status quo lasts.

NASA says it accidentally sent out an emergency signal meant for training purposes
NewsA NASA simulation accidentally aired on the space agency's livestream. NASA said all crew members are healthy, safe and preparing for a spacewalk scheduled for Thursday.

ACLU sues Biden administration over new executive action on the southern border
NewsPresident Biden is using new executive actions to block migrants from seeking asylum at the southern border. The ACLU says this goes against U.S. asylum laws.
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