What Happened to the 12 Men Who Walked on the Moon?

It is unclear when the next human will set foot on the moon.

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Rescued Thai football boys pray at Buddhist temple as they begin first day back home

The Thai football boys and their coach began their first day back home with their families since they were rescued from a flooded cave with a trip to a Buddhist temple on Thursday to pray for protection from misfortunes. The 11 boys and the coach kneeled and pressed their hands in prayer to the tune of chanting monks. They were joined by relatives and friends at the Wat Pra That Doi Wao temple, overlooking Myanmar on Thailand's northern border. The remaining member of the Wild Boars football team - Adul Sargon - is not a Buddhist and did not attend the ceremony, meant to extend one's life and protect it from dangers. The team has already said they would ordain as Buddhist novices to honour a former Thai navy SEAL diver who died in the cave while making preparations for their rescue. On Wednesday evening, the boys and coach faced the media for the first time since their ordeal, describing their surprise at seeing two British divers rising from muddy waters in the recesses of the cave. It would be another week before they were pulled out of the Tham Luang cave. Members of the rescued football team take part in a religious ceremony Credit: AP "We weren't sure if it was for real," 14-year-old Adul said. "So we stopped and listened. And it turned out to be true. I was shocked." In one poignant and emotional moment at the news conference, a portrait was displayed of Saman Gunan, the Thai diver who died. One of the boys, 11-year-old Chanin "Titan" Vibulrungruang, the youngest of the group, covered his eyes as if wiping away a tear. "I feel sad. And another thing is I'm really impressed with Sgt. Sam for sacrificing his life for all 13 Wild Boars to be able to live our lives outside happily and normally," he said. "When we found out, everyone was sad. Extremely sad, like we were the cause of this that made the sergeant's family sad and having to face problems." The Wild Boars had entered the cave on June 23 for what was to be a relaxing excursion after football practice. But rain began, and water soon filled the cavern, cutting off their escape, and they huddled on a patch of dry ground deep inside the cave. Coach Ekapol "Ake" Chanthawong said the trip was meant to last one hour, simply because "each of us wanted to see what was inside." The boys hold a portrait of Saman Gunan, the Thai SEAL diver who died during their rescue Credit: AP When the hour was up, they were pretty deep inside and already had swum through some flooded areas in the spirit of adventure. But in turning back, he discovered the way was not at all clear, and he swam ahead to scout the route, attaching a rope to himself so the boys could pull him back if necessary. He said he had to be pulled out. Ekapol said he told the boys: "We cannot go out this way. We have to find another way." The boys told reporters of their reactions at that point. "I felt scared. I was afraid I wouldn't get to go home and my mum would scold me, said Mongkol Boonpiam, 13, prompting laughter. Ekarat Wongsukchan, 14, said they decided "to calm ourselves first, to try to fix the problem and find a way out. Be calm and not shocked." The group had taken no food with them and survived by drinking water that dripped from the cave walls, Ekapol said, adding that all the boys knew how to swim, which had been a concern for rescuers. The boys inside the cave Credit: AP Titan said he tried hard not to think about food. "When I'm starving, I don't think of food otherwise it'd make me more hungry." Adul said they were digging around the spot when they heard the voices and Ekapol called for silence. He recounted how Ekapol told them to "'quickly get down there, that's the sound of a person, or else they're going to pass on by,' something like that." But he said his teammate holding the flashlight was scared, so Adul told him "If you're not going to go, then I'll go." "So I quickly took the flashlight, and quickly went down, and I greeted them, 'hello,'" Adul added. Psychologists had vetted the journalists' questions in advance to avoid bringing up any aspects of the rescue that might disturb them. The dangers of the complicated operation, in which the boys were extracted in three separate missions with diving equipment and pulleys through the tight passageways, were not discussed. Doctors said the 13 were physically and mentally healthy. Although they lost an average of nine pounds during the more than two weeks they were trapped in the cave, they have since gained about six and a half pounds on average since their rescue. They were treated for minor infections. The team bow before novice Buddhist monks during the ceremony Credit: AFP Asked what he had learned from their experience, 13-year-old Mongkol Boonpiam said he felt stronger. "I have more patience, endurance, tolerance," he said. Adul said it had taught him "not to live life carelessly." While many of the boys wanted to be pro football players when they grow up, at least four of them said they hope to become navy SEALs, so they could help others. All expressed their apologies to their families. "I wanted to apologise to my parents. I know that I will get yelled at by mum when I get home," said Pornchai Kamluang, 16. Ekarat said sheepishly he wanted to apologise to his parents because while he told them he was going to a cave, he told them the wrong one. "I told them I was going to Tham Khun Nam," he said. "I didn't tell them I went to Tham Luang. So I was wondering how they found us at the right cave." 

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'Treasure ship' claim raises eyebrows in South Korea

By Josh Smith SEOUL (Reuters) - A company claiming to have found the wreck of a Russian warship with $130 billion in gold "treasure" off the coast of South Korea has drawn scepticism from researchers and regulators in Seoul. Shinil Group, which lists a Singapore address on its website, said on Tuesday it had discovered the wreck of the Dmitrii Donskoi, a Russian armored cruiser built in the 1880s and sunk in 1905 after battling Japanese warships. Shinil Group representatives did not respond to requests for comment, but its news release said the company was the "only entity in the world" to have discovered the ship.

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CIA 'had source close to Putin' and told Donald Trump that Russian leader ordered election hacking

The CIA had a top secret informant close to Vladimir Putin who confirmed the Russian president’s personal involvement in hacking the 2016 US election, it has been claimed. According to the New York Times the source was giving information to the CIA during the Obama administration. The information, and the source, were reportedly considered so sensitive that John Brennan, the CIA director at the time, gave details to Mr Obama in an envelope, separate from the daily presidential intelligence briefing that is delivered in the Oval Office, the New York Times reported. Mr Brennan, accompanied by the head of the National Security Agency and Mr Obama's director of national intelligence, were said to have briefed Donald Trump on the information in a meeting at Trump Tower two weeks before his inauguration. Despite having been told about the source confirming Mr Putin's personal involvement Mr Trump went on to repeatedly question whether Russia interfered in the election. At a joint press conference with Mr Putin in Helsinki on Monday he declined to blame the Russian president. It was unclear whether Mr Trump knew the identity of America's Russian source, or what details of the person intelligence chiefs had given him at the Trump Tower meeting. At the Helsinki news conference with Putin the US president was asked if he would denounce what happened in 2016 and warn Mr Putin never to do it again, and he did not directly answer.  Mr Trump and Mr Putin in Helsinki Credit: AFP On Wednesday he was asked in Washington whether he believed Russia is currently targeting US elections and replied "No". The White House later said his answer had been misconstrued. On Thursday Mr Trump wrote on Twitter that he was looking forward to a second meeting with Mr Putin. The Summit with Russia was a great success, except with the real enemy of the people, the Fake News Media. I look forward to our second meeting so that we can start implementing some of the many things discussed, including stopping terrorism, security for Israel, nuclear........— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 19, 2018 James Clapper, director of national intelligence under Mr Obama, who was present when Mr Trump was briefed on Mr Putin's personal involvement, said the incoming president had listened with "some scepticism." Mr Clapper told CNN: "I do think there was scepticism from the get-go, from that day to this day, that indicated that anything that attacked the legitimacy, or questioned the legitimacy, of now-President Trump's election, he just couldn't get his head around." The former intelligence chief added: "More and more I come to a conclusion after the Helsinki performance and since, that I really do wonder if the Russians have something on him." Lindsey Graham, the Republican senator, acknowledged on Thursday that Mr Trump has had a "bad week" on Russia. He said: "I think it's imperative that he understand that he's misjudging Putin." In a separate development the White House announced Mr Trump had rejected a proposal, made by Mr Putin in Helsinki, that Russian investigators be allowed to question US citizens. Those citizens included Michael McFaul, the former US ambassador to Moscow, who the Kremlin accuses of "illegal activities". Sarah Sanders, the White House press secretary, said on Wednesday that the idea was being considered. That sparked a widespread backlash, including from Mr McFaul who called it "crazy". On Thursday Mrs Sanders said: "It is a proposal made in sincerity by President Putin, but President Trump disagrees with it." 

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American protester faces trial in Vietnam for 'disturbing public order'

Nguyen joined protests in Ho Chi Minh City on 10 June. An American citizen is set to stand trial on charges of “disturbing public order” in Vietnam on Friday. William Anh Nguyen, a 32-year-old Houston native, was arrested during large-scale protests in Ho Chi Minh City on 10 June.

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Candlelight vigil in front of White House is part of nationwide protest

A crowd of hundreds of people participated in a national vigil “to demand democracy” and “confront corruption” on Pennsylvania Avenue outside the White House in Washington, D.C., on July 18, 2018. Vigils were organized at locations throughout the U.S. to voice criticism of President Trump for his handling of a news conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Helsinki on July 16.

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CDC Says Raw Turkey Linked to Salmonella in 26 States — What to Know

Cooking it might not be enough.

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Thai cave boys speak of 'miracle' rescue after hospital discharge

Twelve Thai boys and their football coach who were rescued by divers after being trapped in a flooded cave for over two weeks spoke publicly Wednesday of their incredible ordeal. Appearing at a press conference beamed worldwide, the "Wild Boars" team members appeared healthy and happy despite the nine days they spent in the dark before being found by an international rescue team and extracted days later. A packed crowd greeted the youngsters after they were discharged from hospital in Chiang Rai, and watched as they played with footballs on a small makeshift pitch before taking their seats.

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What Happened to the 12 Men Who Walked on the Moon?

It is unclear when the next human will set foot on the moon.

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After Trump's defense of Putin, sighs of resignation — but nobody's resigning (yet)

After President Trump’s performance in Helsinki, there have been calls for members of his Cabinet to resign. So far, no one has. Why do they stick with the administration?

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Evacuation of two pro-Assad Syrian villages underway

The Shi'ite villages of al-Foua and Kefraya are expected to be emptied of all their residents and fighters. More than 100 buses arrived to transport out residents and fighters from the villages to nearby government-held territory in Aleppo province. The evacuation began with ambulances ferrying out the sick, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights war monitor reported.

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Judge Denies Bail To Alleged Russian Agent Maria Butina

A federal judge on Wednesday denied bail to Maria Butina, the 29-year-old

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Trump blames Putin summit backlash on 'Trump Derangement Syndrome!'

Facing a continued firestorm over his attempt to clarify his comments at his summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, President Trump on Wednesday accused his critics of being “haters” who wanted to see his diplomatic efforts fail.

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Thailand's cave boys wake up at home for first time in weeks

By Amy Sawitta Lefevre CHIANG RAI, Thailand (Reuters) - Thailand's rescued cave boys woke up in their own homes for the first time in more than three weeks on Thursday, with many rising at dawn to take part in a religious ceremony. During a national TV broadcast they smiled, joked and showed solidarity with one another, as they shared details of their traumatic experience inside the flooded Tham Luang cave complex. On Thursday, some of the boys and their relatives took part in religious ceremonies at Mae Sai's Wat Pha That Doi Wao temple – an ancient temple with scenic views of the surrounding countryside.

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At 99 million years old, this baby snake fossil is the first of its kind to be discovered

Palaeontologists have found a tiny fossilized baby snake, the first of its kind to be discovered. The snake embryo, sitting within a chunk of amber from Myanmar, was preserved in the early Late Cretaceous period approximately 99 million years ago, according to research published in Science Advances on Wednesday. SEE ALSO: Giant, newly discovered dinosaur was literally a huge weirdo It's a new species that's been named Xiaophis myanmarensis by the 11 authors , the first Mesozoic snake to be found in a forested environment, which the study's authors believe indicates a greater ecological diversity in early snakes than previously thought. (left) the snake skeleton within the amber. (middle) a  dorsal view of skeleton, synchrotron x-ray micro–computed tomography image. (right) a ventral view of the skeleton.Image: science advancesThe unique little snake fossil, according to the report, is an articulated post-cranial skeleton (everything but the skull) and sits at just 47.5 millimeters long.  A look at the snake's vertebrae indicates similarities to those of fossil snakes from Gondwana, the ancient supercontinent that broke up about 180 million years ago. National Geographic placed the snake as possibly related to a group of modern snakes found in Southeast Asia. Individual vertebrae are extremely small, comparable in size and morphology to those of a neonate Asian pipe snake.Image: science advancesA second specimen found in Myanmar by the same team includes a preserved fragment of shed skin.  That skin hasn't been confirmed by the researchers as coming from a snake, but when compared to modern specimens, the scale-like markings look pretty close to that of a snake. If it is indeed snakeskin, National Geographic reports, it would be the first ever discovered in amber. Photographs of probable snake shed skin.Image: Science AdvancesThe tiny snake fossil is incredibly well-preserved for being approximately 99 million years old.  Every fossil unearthed like this brings us a little closer to understanding what creatures slithered across the Earth and where before smartphones and Snapchat ever got a look-in. WATCH: This Golden Record is an alien's guide to Earth

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President Trump Wants to Invite Vladimir Putin to the White House This Fall

Amid criticism from Helsinki, Trump says there's more to discuss with Russia

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Brazilian police arrest 'Dr. Bumbum' after patient dies

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Police arrested celebrity plastic surgeon Denis Cesar Barros Furtado on Thursday, five days after he went on the run following the death of a patient he gave injections to enlarge her buttocks.

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U.S. accuses North Korea of U.N. sanctions breach, demands end to fuel sales

(In this July 12 story corrects paragraphs 4 and 10 to say that the U.S. listed 89 illicit transactions, not 89 North Korean tankers) By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The United States accused North Korea on Thursday of breaching a U.N. sanctions cap on refined petroleum by making illicit transfers between ships at sea, according to a document seen by Reuters, and demanded an immediate end to all sales of the fuel. The United States submitted the complaint to the U.N. Security Council North Korea sanctions committee.

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Former Diplomats Furious It Took Trump 3 Days To Decide Not To Turn Former Ambassador Over To Putin

WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump's three-day consideration of whether to

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CEO Gives Own Car To Young Employee Who Set Out On Foot For Job 20 Miles Away

Walter Carr of Birmingham, Alabama, found himself in quite the predicament

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