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Video shows the breakup of Pine Island Glacier

Video shows the breakup of Pine Island Glacier

In 2015, a 225-square-mile iceberg broke off of the Pine Island Glacier in Antarctica, and researchers at The Ohio State University have discovered that the event was no ordinary breakup. The culprit: a deep subsurface rift that cracked through the ice nearly 20 miles inland – a sign that the largest ice reserve in the world may be melting sooner rather than later. Nov 28, 2016
At least three die in Panama as Hurricane Otto sweeps through central America

At least three die in Panama as Hurricane Otto sweeps through central America

Hurricane Otto has killed at least three people and left five others missing in Panama on 23 November. Rains from the storm caused landslides, destroying houses and trapping people inside. Nicaragua and Costa Rica are also bracing from impact from Otto, as it is expected to make landfall on 24 November. Nov 24, 2016
Sharon Jones, Dap-Kings singer and soul revival icon, dies aged 60

Sharon Jones, Dap-Kings singer and soul revival icon, dies aged 60

American soul singer Sharon Jones died on 18 November aged 60. Jones had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2013. Jones is famed for her role in the soul revival movement with her band the Dap-Kings. Jones sang for decades in gospel bands but fame finally came in 2002 when Dap-Kings released their debut album. Six more albums followed including the Grammy-nominated Give the People What they Want in 2014. On social media, thousands of fans paid tribute to the singer and her incredible voice. Nov 19, 2016
Thanskgiving: Five fun facts about the US holiday

Thanskgiving: Five fun facts about the US holiday

Thanksgiving is a traditional holiday in the US that many celebrate at the end of November. A lot of people know the basics: how to celebrate, what to do, and where to shop for the savings. But do they know the not-so-well-known facts about the history of Thanksgiving? Here are five of them. Nov 18, 2016
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