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- Monday, May 6, 2013
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To clean up the Chesapeake Bay, researchers say, we need to unleash oyster power
Behold the tiny oyster.
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No, not on the half-shell, with a squirt of lemon, but in its watery habitat, the Choptank River. -
VIDEO: Gov. Chris Christie kills a spider, PETA up in arms
PETA has issued a statement saying that New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie should have taken a spider outside instead of killing it.
Continued ... - Friday, May 3, 2013
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VIDEO: Obama believes US-Mexico stereotypes must be broken
President Barack Obama says he wants to set aside old stereotypes that have created misunderstanding between Mexico and the United States. He says Mexico is an emerging nation that is remaking itself.
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The best and worst jobs in the current economy
With rapid changes in the economy, some jobs are valued more than others, meaning if you can land one, there's usually higher pay and more perks. Meanwhile, other jobs that have traditionally been considered desirable have slipped toward the bottom of the heap.
Continued ... - Thursday, May 2, 2013
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Suicides now outnumber deaths from car crashes
The number of suicide deaths in the U.S. has climbed past the number of motor vehicle deaths in recent years, due mostly to an increase in suicide among middle-aged Americans.
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VIDEO: Workers hoist spire atop One World Trade Center
A crane has hoisted a U.S. flag covered spire to the top of New York's One World Trade Center, under construction at the site of the Sept. 11 attacks.
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Suburban Boston student accused of terrorist threats on Facebook
With the Boston area jittery from the recent marathon bombings, police in suburban Methuen have arrested an 18-year-old high school senior on charges he posted terrorist threats on Facebook, including one that referenced the Boston carnage.
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New camera inspired by insect eyes
An insect's compound eye is an engineering marvel: high resolution, wide field of view, and incredible sensitivity to motion, all in a compact package. Now, a new digital camera provides the best-ever imitation of a bug's vision, using new optical materials and techniques.
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VIDEO: Meet the family that never learned to walk on two legs
Their parents had accepted the children as they were; they'd never tried to teach them to walk. In this very proscribed world, walking on hands and feet made nearly as much sense as walking upright.
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VIDEO: How young is too young for a gun?
After the accidental shooting death of a 2-year-old, many people are asking how young is too young to be around guns?
Continued ... - Wednesday, May 1, 2013
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Denali doesn't back away from a big job
Whether traversing interstate traffic or mountain passes, its big V8 engine will power you along in style with comfortable leather seating for five.
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How credit cards can help pay for summer travel
When you're planning a summer vacation, having the right credit card can help you not only save money, but actually get some money back.
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Why do so many European countries still have monarchs?
European monarchs are largely powerless. Why do so many countries keep them around?
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Ireland legislates for limited abortion after woman's death
Two doctors must agree a real and substantial risk to the life of a woman exists during pregnancy to approve a termination, according to government documents published in Dublin late Tuesday.
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VIDEO: 3 more arrests in Boston marathon attack
Three additional suspects in the Boston Marathon bombing have been taken into custody, Boston police said Wednesday.
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Benefits of exercise go beyond weight loss
Exercise is good for you, but have you ever stopped to ask yourself why? The answers are varied and may not be as obvious as you might think.
Continued ... - Tuesday, April 30, 2013
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Discovering a bat that's in a league of its own
Researchers in the grasslands of South Sudan were taken by surprise when they first spotted a beautifully patterned bat with pale yellow spots and stripes on dark black fur.
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Death row inmate says he 'deserves to die'
An Indiana man convicted eight years ago of murdering a young mother and her 4-year-old daughter says in a prison interview he's considering dropping his death penalty appeal so he doesn't have to wait several more years to step into the death chamber.
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How to eat for $1.50 a day
Could you eat on $1.50 a day?
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How to minimize the environmental impact of your time at the beach
For the environmentally conscious, however, a beach vacation is sometimes fraught with guilt.
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VIDEO: Cancer group dissatisfied with indoor tanning bill
One cancer group believes legislation protecting minors from indoor tanning doesn't do enough.
Continued ... - Monday, April 29, 2013
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Ditch the flowers, go with these cool Mother's Day gifts
Instead of buying your mom a generic gift for Mother’s Day like flowers or a day at the spa, here are some cool gadgets that won’t only surprise her, but perhaps perfectly match one of her hobbies or current needs.
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Buick Riviera concept generates attention
Part of its appeal is that the design is just so stunning. It's the kind of car of which childhood dreams are made.
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VIDEO: NBA veteran Jason Collins comes out as gay
NBA veteran center Jason Collins has become the first active male professional athlete in the major four American sports leagues to come out as gay.
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Need a reply fast? Email someone unhappy
People who tend to use positive, upbeat language in their messages - like "care" and "amazing" - only respond to 47 percent of their emails within 24 hours.
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Twiggy, the Water Skiing Squirrel
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Lotto Fever Sweeps the Country
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Beyonce Is Pregnant!
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Woman tricked into taking abortion pill
Emma Watson Goes Pantless
IRS scandal: Republicans seek to tie Obama to agency's woes
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