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Glioblastomas are the most common malignant brain tumor. About 12,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with the cancer every year.

John McCain Was Diagnosed With A Glioblastoma, Among The Deadliest Of Cancers

About 12,000 people are diagnosed with a glioblastoma each year in the U.S. Fewer than a third of them will survive beyond two years.

Chelsea Manning, a former intelligence analyst, was ordered released from jail in Alexandria, Va., where she was held for not testifying in the WikiLeaks investigation.

Judge Orders Chelsea Manning Released From Jail

The former Army intelligence analyst was behind bars for not testifying before a grand jury. The order for her release came the day after her lawyers said she attempted to kill herself.

The rail platform at the Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

Western Mass. Version Of 'Big Dig' Or Not, The Short List Argues For East-West Rail

Massachusetts transportation officials unveiled possibilities this week for expanded east-west passenger rail service. And some lawmakers are questioning…

MGM Springfield on Main Street in Springfield, Massachusetts.

After Revenue Woes, MGM Springfield Changes Its Leadership

The leader of MGM Springfield is out, less than a week after the casino posted its worst revenue numbers since opening.Mike Mathis worked on the MGM…

Pope Francis observes a minute of silence in memory of the victims of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima during his visit to the city's Peace Memorial Park on Sunday.

Pope Francis, In Visit To Hiroshima, Says Possession Of Nuclear Weapons Is 'Immoral'

The nuclear arms race wastes resources that could instead improve people's lives and protect the environment, the pontiff said. His tour marks the first papal visit to Japan in nearly 40 years.

Greg Craig, who was White House counsel under President Barack Obama, departs from the U.S. District Courthouse after a hearing on April 15. His trial begins Monday.

Former Obama White House Counsel Greg Craig Goes On Trial Over Ukraine Work

The trial of Greg Craig, who worked for two Democratic presidents, opens in Washington, D.C., on Monday. The case against Craig stems from former special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation.

These photos provided by the Franklin County Ohio Sheriff show Jahsen Wint (left) and Amir I. Reip (right). Police say the two Ohio State University football players have been charged with rape and kidnapping.

Ohio State Football Players Suspended, Charged With Rape and Kidnapping

An affidavit says Amir Riep and Jahsen Wint allegedly raped a woman. The affidavit says Riep began filming her, pressing her to say the encounter was consensual.

A Blind Man Fulfills Mission To Make Legos Accessible For Visually Impaired

Lego announced a new program for downloadable audio and Braille instruction sets for the visually-impaired. One blind Lego enthusiast brought his passion project for accessibility to fruition.

Thomas Farr is sworn in during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing in September 2017 on his nomination to be a district judge on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina.

Trump Judicial Nominee Set To Fail Amid Voter Suppression Charges

Sen. Tim Scott, the lone black Republican in the Senate, said he would not support Thomas Farr. The nominee came under scrutiny over possible voter suppression efforts in North Carolina.

"Flippy," a burger-grilling robot developed by Miso Robotics, is now operating at a Caliburger in Pasadena.

'Flippy' The Fast Food Robot (Sort Of) Mans The Grill At Caliburger

The international burger chain says Flippy, which is so-far operating at a single franchise restaurant in Pasadena, Calif., can grill 150 burgers per hour.

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