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A supply rocket headed toward the International Space Station combusted seconds after leaving its launch pad at Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia. The rocket was unmanned and no one was injured. The cause of the explosion is being investigated.

In a statement Tuesday, President Obama pledged continued support and aid to West African countries affected by Ebola. Obama also warned against policies, such as quarantines for volunteers after returning from a mission, that might discourage health care workers from helping to fight the disease.


A school board meeting in the Waukegan Illinois school district ended abruptly after angry parents became unruly while discussing the month-long teacher’s strike. Despite the public confrontation, officials say that recent discussions between board and union representatives have been positive.