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Stephen Colbert Schooled Brazilian Scientists for Making Wrong 'Lord of the Rings' Reference, Confusing Sméagol and Gollum
A group of Brazilian scientists discovered a new species of spider which they named "Iandumoema smeagol," referring to one of the characters from J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. However, "Late Show" host Stephen Colbert had some issues regarding the name of new spider.

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More Than Half of Amazon's Trees Are Heading To Extinction; Production of Brazil Nuts And Mahogany Threatened
A study, involving a large group of scientists, found that more than half of the Amazonian tree species could become extinct, thanks to massive deforestation. More than 5,000 trees species are in deep trouble, including the ones that are producing cacao and açaí palm.

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Seattle Seahawks vs. San Francisco 49ers Live Stream Free: Watch Online 2015 NFL, TV Channel
After a discouraging loss from Arizona, the Seattle Seahawks will face San Francisco 49ers in their home court at Sunday (KPTV-12 (Fox), 1:25 p.m. PT/4:25 p.m. ET). The match will decide Seahawks' fate in the playoffs as they can't afford to lose anymore.

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Michigan State Spartans Upsets Ohio State; Breaking Buckeyes' 23-Game Winning Streak
Ohio State's 23-game winning streak has just ended. No. 9 Michigan State beat No. 3 Ohio State after Michael Geiger hit a 41-yard field goal before the time expires, giving Spartans a 17-14 win.

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Scientists Study Dead Galaxy at Edge of Milky Way to Look for Evidence of Elusive Dark Matter
Up until now, scientists have not been able to find any evidence of dark matter, which they say makes up 27% of our universe. The existence of this unobserved matter could only be detected by looking at its gravitational effects on galaxies. Now, a scientist looks at the edge of the Milky Way to find evidence.

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Biopic ‘Hudson & Maria’ to Begin Filming in Malaysia This August, Recreating Iconic Missionary Faith Story
After 15 years of preparation, the historical biopic Hudson & Maria begins filming in Malaysia this August, telling the story of 19th-century missionaries who crossed cultural barriers to bring the Gospel to China.
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Freed After 266 Days: Zion Church Pastor Ezra Jin Unexpectedly Released to Reunite with Family in US
Pastor Ezra Jin was unexpectedly released after 268 days of detention and flown to the U.S. for a family reunion, following high-level diplomatic negotiations between the U.S. and China.
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Pastor Ezra Jin Speaks Out for First Time Since Release: ‘I’m Free. Now Pray for China!’
Released after 266 days of detention, Pastor Ezra Jin uses his Wall Street Journal op-ed to thank international supporters, advocate for imprisoned church members, and call for religious freedom in China.