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Robotic Tentacles Are Grabbing Industry’s Attention

'OctopusGripper' can grab objects of various shapes and sizes.

Battle of Midway: 75 Years Later, Inside the Turning Point of Pacific War

Japanese were overconfident after Pearl Harbor, but U.S. launched own surprise attack.

Meet the Former New England Mobster That Makes John Gotti Look Like a Wimp

Ralph DeMasi, who had ties to 'Whitey' Bulger, had rap for the ages.

Artificial Intelligence Experts Predict When Humans Will Be Surpassed by AI

World's leading computer scientists weigh in on the advancing rate of AI abilities.

Major League Baseball Hitters’ Latest Obsession: Launch Angles

Washington Post shows how data is helping sluggers rack up more hits and homers.

Why One Alabama Town Erected a Monument to the Boll Weevil

Pest destroyed state's cotton crop ... except in the town of Enterprise.

What Americans Keep Secret — and Why

Scientific American delves into the dark depths of the human mind.

New York Times Officially Eliminates Public Editor Post

Liz Spayd signs off with last column, issuing dire warning for journalism.

Kathy Griffin Goes on Offensive Against Trump Over Beheading Photoshoot

Comic and her attorney turn serious with accusations against president.

Meet Maria Pettersson, an Angel Who Doubles as a Pilot

Swedish stunner navigates male-dominated profession, flying for Ryanair.

‘An Inconvenient Sequel’ to Be Reedited After Trump Ditches Paris Climate Deal

Filmmakers vow sequel to 2006 Oscar-winning doc will help mobilize public activism.

Radiohead’s Singer Addresses Israel Concert Controversy

Band set to play final show of current tour in Tel Aviv, amid criticism from BDS rockers.

Scripps Spelling Bee Winner Stumped by ‘Covfefe’

CNN catches 12-year-old champ off guard by asking her to spell Trump typo.

China’s New, Strict Cybersecurity Law Could Make Foreign Business More Vulnerable

Critics are worried about the wide-reaching law since little information was shared.

MIT Scientists Say President Trump Misused Research in Paris Climate Withdrawal

Lead scientist says White House 'cherry picked' lowest number to justify leaving the accord.

Warriors Domination of Cavs in NBA Finals Game 1 Is Loss for League

Kevin Durant puts Golden State into own orbit, and that's boring for fans outside California.