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Oakland, Calif.-based digital radio company Pandora is being purchased by satellite radio giant SiriusXM, the companies announced Monday. The deal is expected to close in early 2019.

SiriusXM To Buy Internet Radio Pioneer Pandora In $3.5 Billion Deal

The deal for the satellite radio giant to take over Pandora is expected to close in the first quarter of 2019. Last year, SiriusXM invested $480 million in Pandora.

Aldi Novel Adilang's floating fishing hut was spotted by a passing cargo ship, the MV Arpeggio, after drifting at sea for more than a month.

19-Year-Old Survives 49 Days At Sea After Floating Hut Drifts To Guam

After he ran out of cooking gas, Aldi Novel Adilang started using wood from his craft to cook fish. He drifted from Indonesia to waters around Guam.

Pit toilets located outside of Utjane Primary School in Limpopo province. The government of South Africa has vowed to do away with all pit latrines.

The Unending Tragedy Of A 5-Year-Old Who Drowned In A Pit Latrine

It was a school toilet in South Africa. The boy's death in 2014 sparked a national outrage. The debate about potentially dangerous toilets is still simmering today.

First Debate Held In Surprisingly Close Texas Senate Race

In the first of three debates, Republican Sen. Ted Cruz confronted challenger Democrat Beto O'Rourke Friday night in Dallas. They'll face off again Sept. 30 in Houston and Oct. 16 in San Antonio.

The Aquarius rescue ship last month as it entered the harbor of Senglea, Malta.

Last Private Rescue Ship On Deadly Mediterranean Migrant Route Loses Its Registration

International charities say it is a death sentence for hundreds of people trying to reach safety. They say Panama revoked the Aquarius 2's registration after pressure from Italy, which Italy denies.

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said a "cowardly attack" at a military parade in Iran over the weekend was carried out by a separatist group supported by the U.S. He's seen here speaking in Tehran earlier this month.

Iran Warns U.S. Over Deadly Separatist Attack On Parade

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said that "the cowardly attack was committed by those who are rescued by the Americans ... and they are financed by Saudi and Emirate's money."

Mike Krieger (left) and Kevin Systrom, co-founders of Instragram, attend the Webby Awards in 2012 in New York.

Instagram Co-Founders To Step Down

Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger resigned from the popular photo-sharing app company Tuesday, saying they plan to leave in the coming weeks to pursue other projects.

Relatives mourn before the funeral for family members who reportedly died by suicide at their home in Burari, India, this summer.

Suicide By Women Is A Major Public Health Concern In India

A newly published study on suicide offers startling revelations about the rates for women and men.

Valley Voices - #17 If I Knew Then

The winners of "If I Knew Then" share their stories, and go a little deeper on the latest Valley Voices podcast. Tim Mazur shares love story -- one that…

Solar batteries are on steel platforms near the solar energy farm at the site of the old Mount Tom power plant.

Solar Panels, And Now Batteries, At Site Of Old Mt. Tom Coal Plant

The site of the old Mount Tom coal-burning power plant in Holyoke, Massachusetts, is now home to batteries to store solar energy.The power plant shut down…

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