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Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Sen. Bob Menendez, seen here during a hearing on U.S.-Russia policy in December, has said he's hopeful for a deal on a sanctions bill this week.

Senators make headway on Russia sanctions bill, but 2 sticking points remain

Senate Democrats and Republicans are close to striking a deal on a sanctions package for Russia to deter further aggression towards Ukraine. But there are two sticking points.

A Falcon 9 SpaceX rocket lifted off in Florida in Feb. 2015, on its way to send the Deep Space Climate Observatory satellite into space. But seven years later, part of the rocket left behind in space is hurtling straight toward the moon.

A piece of space junk the size of a school bus is barreling straight toward the moon

Astronomers predict that on March 4th, a piece of a rocket launched in 2015 will crash into the moon. It's believed to be first time something man-made has accidentally crashed into the moon.

Ice coats trees and the road as an SUV drives in Richardson, Texas, on Thursday. A major winter storm with millions of Americans in its path is spreading rain, freezing rain and heavy snow further across the country.

Ice becomes a bigger concern as massive winter storm moves across the U.S.

Storm spawns a deadly tornado along its southern edge in Alabama while about 350,000 homes and businesses are without power.

American author John Steinbeck, winner of the 1940 Pulitzer Prize for his novel <em>The Grapes of Wrath </em>and 1962 Nobel Prize in Literature laureate, in an undated photo. An early, unpublished Steinbeck novel concerns brutal murders and a werewolf.

A Young John Steinbeck's Unpublished Werewolf Novel Isn't Going To Print

A Steinbeck scholar says Murder at Full Moon, a mystery about a series of brutal murders that appear to be the work of a werewolf, should be available to all. Steinbeck's estate disagrees.

Paul Mooney attends a photo shoot at the Apollo Theater Jan. 5, 2008 in New York City.

The Man Known As The 'Godfather Of Modern Black Comedy' Has Died

Paul Mooney spent decades behind the scenes writing for such shows as Saturday Night Live, In Living Color and, along with his friend Richard Pryor, Sanford and Son starring Redd Foxx. He was 79.

Tanitoluwa Adewumi, pictured in 2019, just became the newest national chess master in the U.S. at age 10.

Meet America's Newest Chess Master, 10-Year-Old Tanitoluwa Adewumi

At 10 years old, Tanitoluwa Adewumi just became one of the youngest chess masters in the United States — and he's not done yet. He says he hopes to become the world's youngest grandmaster.

George R. R. Martin, shown here in 2019, has entered into a major new agreement with HBO and HBO Max.

George R.R. Martin Signs New Five Year Deal With HBO And HBO Max

The best-selling fantasy author whose books were turned into the hit series Game of Thrones is attached to multiple projects in the pipeline for the media company and streaming service.

The pandemic has once again felled Burning Man. Some burners still plan to gather for informal events on the dusty Black Rock Desert Playa this summer.

Burning Man Canceled: 'Relief' As Burners, Locals See Bright Side Of Informal Events

For the second straight year, the communal arts festival isn't happening because of the pandemic. But the community that hosts the pilgrimage doesn't mind.

COMIC: Director Jon M. Chu's long journey from home videos to 'In The Heights'

Hollywood director Jon M. Chu got his start splicing VHS tapes of home videos, but it took him two decades — and acceptance of his cultural identity — to realize what stories he really wanted to tell.

Charles Grodin, Star Of 'Beethoven' And 'Midnight Run,' Has Died At 86

The Pittsburgh-born actor was known for his awkward manner and sharp intelligence. In addition to performing, Grodin wrote and delivered commentaries, and was a regular guest on late-night television.

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