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Polaris Dawn mission sets launch date after two weeks of delays and helium leak

The highly anticipated program has faced a series of delays from the originally planned Aug. 26 launch due to unfavorable weather conditions and a ground system issue.

Two women hospitalized after a man doused them with gas and set them on fire

Two women are hospitalized after a man allegedly doused them with gasoline and set them on fire in Detroit

Wife of California inmate wins $5.6 million in settlement for strip search

California’s state prison agency will pay millions to the wife of a inmate who was subjected to an invasive search of her body by prison law enforcement and others when she arrived for a visit with her inmate husband

Wolf pack blamed in Colorado livestock attacks is captured and will be relocated

Colorado wildlife officials have captured and plan to relocate five members of the first pack of wolves to form under the state’s ambitious wolf reintroduction program

WATCH: Too many candles: Illinois grandmother’s 80th birthday cake goes up in flames

A grandmother's birthday celebration went up in flames after lighting 80 candles. After several unsuccessful attempts to put the fire out, one partygoer came to the rescue with a paper plate.

Harris, Trump campaigns spin expectations ahead of ABC News debate

Both the Harris and Trump campaigns work to spin expectations for the upcoming debate.

3-year-old dies in hot car, police say

A 3-year-old Arizona girl was pronounced dead after she was found unresponsive on Sunday in a hot car in Buckeye, Arizona, police said.

4 dead, including student and teacher, in plane crash

Four people are dead after a small plane crashed in Vermont on Sunday, police said.

WATCH: Dad spends year turning family home into fairytale venue for daughter's wedding

Madison Proznick documented her dad transforming her childhood home into a dream wedding venue.

Andrew Lester, suspect in Ralph Yarl shooting, to undergo mental health check: judge

The trial for Andrew Lester, who is charged in the shooting of Ralph Yarl, was delayed indefinitely pending a mental evaluation to determine if he is fit to stand trial.

Freeway shooting suspect threatened to 'kill a lot of people' before attack: Warrant

A massive search went into its third day Monday for the suspect in a Kentucky interstate shooting that injured seven people and left a dozen vehicles with bullet holes.

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Legendary actor James Earl Jones dies at 93

Legendary actor James Earl Jones, best known for voicing the character of Darth Vader in the "Star Wars" franchise, has died.

Southern California's Line wildfire surpasses 21,000 acres amid evacuation orders

The wildfire tearing through Southern California’s San Bernardino County is now endangering more than 36,000 structures, according to emergency officials.

Harvey Weinstein rushed to hospital for emergency heart surgery

Harvey Weinstein was rushed from Rikers Island to Bellevue Hospital for emergency heart surgery Monday after experiencing chest pains, sources said.