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Mosques and synagogues in the U.S. are bolstering security ahead of Oct. 7, the one-year mark of the Hamas-led attack in Israel.

The astronauts of the shuttle Discovery spent the third day of their mission moving tons of cargo into the International Space Station. They docked at the station after putting the shuttle through a back-flip. But the astronauts say they first had to overcome a snag: a bad thermostat on a thruster.

Moore's story is a struggling musician's dream come true. In 2007, he sent his demo to Sub Pop Records unsolicited, and the charming folk songs caught the label's attention. Moore's debut album, Stray Age, showcases his beautiful voice and sensitive lyrics while marking him as an artist to watch.

Leaders from around the world join President Bush and President Jacques Chirac in France to commemorate the 60th anniversary of D-Day. World War II veterans also marked the day at services at the American cemetery in Normandy. NPR's Don Gonyea reports.

With his second solo album in eight years, Sean Lennon returns with Friendly Fire. His parentage is legendary — and by no means a qualifier for musicianship — but his beautiful, simple melodies and evocative voice are more than enough for him to make his own mark.

The move by Theresa May, aimed at strengthening global partnerships post-Brexit, will mark a fundamental shift in focus from short-term poverty reduction to long-term economic growth.

More than 100,000 people of Japanese descent were put in camps during World War II. Decades later and inspired by the civil rights movement, Japanese-Americans launched a campaign for redress that culminated in an official apology. The community marks the 25th anniversary of that victory this week.

N.J.’s statewide school mask mandate will end the second week of March, Gov. Murphy will announce later today, marking the end of a controversial pandemic restriction.

Chinese and Olympic officials are set to mark a year-long countdown to the Beijing Olympic Games, which begins on 08/08/08. China wants to spotlight its international prominence, but concerns remain about its pollution, traffic, and food safety.

The 36-year-old returned on Sunday to the same track that skyrocketed her career. While her last race ended in a crash, she goes down as one of the most successful female racing drivers in history.