Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto’s office said he invited both Trump and Hillary Clinton to visit Mexico. Peña Nieto has been highly critical of Trump, likening him to both Mussolini and Hitler.
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California lawmakers approve mandatory sentencing for rape
State sexual assault law is tightened in response to the six-month sentence imposed on former Stanford student Brock Turner. He was convicted of sexually assaulting an unconscious woman.
Scientists looking for alien life investigate ‘interesting’ signal from space
Russian astronomers detected an unusual radio signal last year. The SETI Institute says it’s too soon to say whether the signal came from intelligent life-forms — but researchers are checking it out.
Northeast farmers grapple with worst drought in more than a decade
This year, many fields are bone dry — and that has many farmers in the region thinking about how to manage their land, their animals and the water that is there.
‘Mars mission’ crew emerges from yearlong simulation in Hawaii
Six people spent that time living in a dome on a rocky volcanic plain on the island of Hawaii. The NASA-funded experiment was meant to simulate a long-term settlement on Mars.
Maker of EpiPen to sell generic version for half the price
Mylan’s move comes amid pressure from consumers and Congress to lower the allergy drug’s price. In less than 10 years, the price has risen from about $100 to more than $600 for an injector two-pack.