THE SUPER MOON / BIGGEST MOON OF THE YEAR

A "supermoon" rises this weekend. The biggest and brightest full moon of the year graces the sky early Sunday as our celestial neighbor swings closer to Earth than usual. While the moon will appear 14 percent larger normal, skywatchers won't be able to notice the difference with the naked eye. Still, astronomers say it's worth looking up and appreciating the cosmos.

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WOMAN RESPONDS TO TROLLS AFTER BEING DUBBED 'SWAMP CREATURE'

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CANCER DRUG FIGHT DAD DIES, EVEN AFTER LYING TO GET TREATMENT

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FIGHTING FOX IS BEATEN BY EAGLES

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WHEELCHAIR BASEJUMPER

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BABY-FACED BURGLAR NABBED BY JAFFA CAKE

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WELSH HOTEL ONCE HOME TO WWI SOLDIERS NOW LIES ABANDONED

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PRAIRIE DOG AND STARLING STAND-OFF

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