Community News Network
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- Thursday, May 2, 2013
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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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VIDEO: Inmates reviewing prisons on Yelp
Yelp, the consumer reviews website, is now being used as a forum to discuss and rate prisons. There have already been some funny responses, especially one that mentions how one New York City facility doesn't serve great chocolate milk.
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VIDEO: President Obama zingers at White House Correspondents Dinner
President Obama jokes about Mitch McConnell and Taylor Swift.
Continued ... - Friday, April 26, 2013
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VIDEO: Landing gear from plane in WTC terrorist attack found
A rusted piece of landing gear believed to be from one of the hijacked planes destroyed in the Sept. 11 attacks has been discovered wedged between buildings near the site of the World Trade Center.
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How do the NFL draft picks get their team jerseys so fast?
Minutes after players are drafted, they're handed a fresh team jersey with their name across the back. How do they get them so fast?
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5 myths about electric cars
The troubles of electric-car-maker Fisker Automotive have fueled another round of debate about whether plug-ins can live up to their promises.
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VIDEO: Country music legend George Jones dies
Country music legend George Jones has died at the age of 81.
Continued ... - Thursday, April 25, 2013
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Angry email writer resigns from sorority
The University of Maryland Delta Gamma sorority member whose recent rage-filled email went viral on social media has since resigned.
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AK-47-wielding thug may be the most bumbling crook ever
Oklahoma Survivors, Heroes Survey Damage
Trout's cycle a boost for Angels
Raw: New Video of Deadly Oklahoma Tornado
Kim Kardashian Flaunts Pregnant Bikini Body in Greece
NBA star pledges $1M to help tornado recovery
Shakira's Shocking Talent
Morgan Freeman falls asleep on air
GRAPHIC: Blood-Soaked Machete Killer Caught on Tape
Elin Nordegren Furious With Lindsey Vonn For Parading Kids in Public
Camera Captures Climber As He Loses Grip And Falls
Helen Mirren Meets with Dying Boy in Queen Elizabeth's Place
Crowd Chants '¡Si, Se Puede!' After Passage of Immigration Bill
DWTS Crowns a Winner
Police Ram House to End Hostage Standoff
Demi Moore a Rocks Bikini at Harry Morton's Family House
Anthony Weiner: I'm running for New York City mayor
Kate Middleton's Dress Flies Up
VIRAL: Baby makes epic soccer goal
The Hangover Baby All Grown Up
