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A half-century ago, a radio telescope in Holmdel, N.J., sent two astronomers 13.8 billion years back in time — and opened a cosmic window that scientists have been peering through ever since.

The former New Mexico governor and U.N. ambassador filled a diplomatic niche, talking to strongmen when presidents and other officials could — or would — not.

He was the first Black person to sail alone by way of the arduous southern route, rounding the perilous Cape Horn and withstanding storms and loneliness.

The police said they had found a man’s body after a search for Gboyega Odubanjo, 27, who was last seen on Saturday at a music festival in England where he was set to perform.

The Biden administration is working with Central American nations like Costa Rica to develop ways for migrants to apply for protection closer to their home countries.

Iran was the surprise among the countries invited to join the bloc of emerging economies. Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Argentina and Ethiopia were also tapped.

Argentina, Ethiopia and the U.A.E. were also invited to join BRICS, strengthening the group’s role as an alternative to Western-led forums.

Saudi Arabia, Argentina, Indonesia and Egypt are among the potential candidates to expand the five-nation bloc, many of them seeking stronger ties with non-Western powers. Iran is also interested.

The leaders from the five-member group of nations — Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa — are discussing expanding the club, which harbors ambitions of becoming a geopolitical alternative to Western-led forums.