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In this Jan. 22, 2015, file photo, climate scientist Richard Somerville, member, Science and Security Board, Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, right, unveils the new "Doomsday Clock," accompanied by Sivan Kartha, member, Science and Security Board, Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists and senior scientists at the Stockholm Environmental Institute, right. Scientists behind a "Doomsday Clock" that measures the likelihood of a global cataclysm are set to announce Tuesday Jan. 26, 2016, whether civilization is any closer or farther from disaster. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen, File)

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A stunning new image from the Hubbell Space Telescope shows the Trumpler 14 star cluster, home to the brightest stars in the galaxy. (NASA/ESA, Jesus Maiz Apellaniz)

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In this photo taken, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016, Virginia Tech researcher and PhD candidate Min Tang handles a container of tap water collected in Flint, Mich., in the Fluvial Processes, Pipeline Corrosion lab on the Virginia Tech campus in Blacksburg Va. Tang is part of a Virginia Tech research team responsible for scientific findings that have turned a water crisis in Flint, into a national discussion on water safety. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

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In this image made from undated video released by China Central Television (CCTV), Peter Dahlin, a Swedish co-founder of a human rights group, speaks on camera in an unknown location. (CCTV via AP Video)

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MSBS-5,56 Radon (Modular Firearm System 5.56mm Calibre - Radon) is an assault rifle currently under development as a future service rifle of the Polish Army. There are two basic variants currently being developed, based on a common upper receiver: a bullpup version and a standard version with folding, retractable stock. Thanks to a variety of modules, both variants can be easily transformed into a carbine, sniper rifle or squad light machine gun. Additionally, there exist plans to develop a 12-gauge combat shotgun based on the platform, as well as rifles in common Soviet calibers for export. MSBS-7,62 is the designation of the battle rifle variant of the MSBS platform that has entered the prototype phase, chambered for the full-power 7.62x51mm NATO rifle round, to be featured during MSPO in the Fall of 2016. Planned variations include a designated marksman rifle, a sniper support rifle, and a support weapon for deployment with parachute infantry.

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Volkswagen CEO Matthias Mueller speaks to workers at the German automaker’s lone U.S. plant in Chattanooga, Tenn., Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016. Volkswagen was forced to admit last year that about 600,000 vehicles nationwide were sold with illegal software designed to trick government emissions tests. (AP Photo/Erik Schelzig)

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UnitedHealth, based in Minnetonka, Minnesota, shocked the health sector in November when it said it planned to scale back its offerings in the marketplace set up by the Affordable Care Act, citing a sicker-than-expected customer base which the company said was skewing the economics of the plan. (Associated Press) ** FILE **