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Mon Dec 19, 2016 BRIGHT STARS OF LATE AUTUMN

Tue Dec 20, 2016 WINTER’S BEGINNING AT NEWGRANGE

Wed Dec 21, 2016 WINTER SOLSTICE, URSID METEORS, MOON AND JUPITER

An unmanned underwater vehicle, or UUV, was deployed by the oceanographic and survey ship USNS Bowditch (seen here in a U.S. Navy file photo) — but it was retrieved by a Chinese navy ship.

China Says It Will Return Seized U.S. Underwater Drone In 'Appropriate' Way

A Chinese military spokesman says the drone was taken so it wouldn't pose a danger to ships; he also blames the U.S. for adding drama to the incident.

Thu Dec 29, 2016 MORE TELESCOPE HELP

Fri Dec 30, 2016 NEW YEAR’S AVATAR

Dr. Henry Heimlich has died in Ohio at age 96. He's seen here in 2014, holding a copy of his memoir at his home in Cincinnati.

Henry Heimlich, The Man Behind The Life-Saving Maneuver, Dies

He's credited with saving thousands from choking, thanks to the method he popularized in 1974. Now comes word that Heimlich has died at age 96.

Documentary '13TH' Argues Mass Incarceration Is An Extension Of Slavery

Filmmaker Ava DuVernay talks about her new documentary, 13TH, which explores the history of race and the criminal justice system in the United States. The film's title refers to the 13th Amendment.

Sen.-Elect Catherine Cortez Masto On The 'Opportunity' Of The United States

Senator-elect Catherine Cortez Masto is a Democrat from Nevada and will be the first Latina to serve in the Senate. She talks about what she hopes to accomplish in Congress.

Severe Budget Cuts Loom As Puerto Rico's Debt Crisis Continues

The financial crisis in Puerto Rico is putting a damper on the holiday season, as more budget cuts are coming. There is talk of shutting down basic services like schools and hospitals.

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