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NASA is building the first nuclear reactor-powered interplanetary spacecraft. How will it work?

NASA wants to fly a nuclear powered spaceship to Mars by the end of 2028. Experts say that’s … ambitious. This story was written by Robin George Andrews and narrated by Noa - newsoveraudio.com 

Is fake grass a bad idea? The AstroTurf wars are far from over.

Around the country, heated debates are taking place over whether to install artificial turf, pitting neighbors against each other. This story was written by Douglas Main and narrated by Noa - newsoveraudio.com 

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