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A series of mild eruptions at the most active volcano in the Philippines has prompted the evacuation of nearly 3,000 villagers from a danger zone on its foothills, officials said Wednesday.

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Watch breathtaking captures straight from the International Space Station as Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui shares a glowing aurora over Japan and the dramatic New Year sunrise. His orbital views of ...