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God did not create the universe, says Hawking
(Reuters)
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Reuters - God did not create the universe and the "Big Bang" was an inevitable consequence of the laws of physics, the eminent British theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking argues in a new book.
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Mass Extinction Threat: Earth on Verge of Huge Reset Button?
(LiveScience.com)
- LiveScience.com - Mass extinctions have served as huge reset buttons that dramatically
changed the diversity of species found in oceans all over the world, according
to a comprehensive study of fossil records. The findings suggest humans will
live in a very different future if they drive animals to extinction, because
the loss of each species can alter entire ecosystems.
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The Stig's ID is 'Top Gear' secret no more
(AP)
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AP - The opaque visor of one of Britain's most famous helmets has been lifted.
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Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer at a loss for words in first debate
(The Upshot)
- The Upshot - It's a politician's worst nightmare: Drawing a complete blank in a high-profile debate. That's what happened to Arizona GOP Gov. Jan Brewer, who lost her train of thought during her opening statement during her first televised debate with her Democratic challenger, state Attorney General Terry Goddard. Brewer was in the middle of talking up her [...]
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‘Don’t tread on me’ flags start disputes around the country
(The Upshot)
- The Upshot - An Arizona man is in trouble with his homeowners' association over flying the Gadsden flag, which features a coiled rattlesnake and the words "Don't Tread on Me." The flag has been adopted by members of the tea party movement for its association with the American Revolution, but Andy McDonel tells the New York Times that [...]
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Dolphins caught, not killed, in Japan cove
(AP)
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AP - Dolphins have been herded into a cove as part of an annual hunt in the Japanese seaside town made famous by an Oscar-winning documentary about their slaughter, conservationist group Sea Shepherd said Friday. A town official said none were killed.
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Goats rescued after 2 days on 6-inch ledge in Mont
(AP)
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AP - Two young goats wandered onto the thin ledge of a railroad bridge and spent nearly two days high above the ground until rescuers in a towering cherry picker plucked them from their perch, hungry but safe.
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Mexico: Soldiers kill 25 in gunbattle near border
(AP)
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AP - Soldiers killed 25 suspected cartel members Thursday in a raid and gunbattle in a Mexican state near the U.S. border that has seen a surge in drug gang violence, the military said.
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Author Hawking says God not needed for creation
(AP)
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AP - Did creation need a creator?
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Arizona governor stumbles during debate
(AP)
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AP - It will go down as one of the most painful openings to a political debate in recent memory.
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LA police ID owner of trunk containing baby bodies
(AP)
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AP - Investigators have identified the owner of a trunk in which the mummified remains of two babies were found, bringing them a step closer to solving the intriguing international mystery.
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Indonesia's smoking toddler kicks habit
(AFP)
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AFP - A two-year-old Indonesian boy who smoked about 40 cigarettes a day has kicked the habit after receiving intensive specialist care, a child welfare official said Thursday.
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Mozambique riots spotlight world food price spike
(AP)
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AP - A few pennies' increase in the price of a loaf of bread can mean the difference between getting by and going hungry — and erupting in anger — in the world's poorest countries.
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More Dems buck plan to let taxes increase for rich
(AP)
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AP - Congress seems increasingly reluctant to let taxes go up, even on wealthier Americans.
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Oil platform catches fire in Gulf; workers OK
(AP)
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AP - An oil platform that burned off the Louisiana coast Thursday was the second such disaster in the Gulf of Mexico in less than five months. This time, the Coast Guard said there was no leak, and no one was killed.
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Earl weakens but still powerful as it passes NC
(AP)
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AP - The last ferry left for the mainland and coastal residents hunkered down at home as Hurricane Earl closed in with 105 mph winds Friday on North Carolina's dangerously exposed Outer Banks, the first and perhaps most destructive stop on the storm's projected journey up the Eastern Seaboard.
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Famed Tasmanian devil euthanized after tumor found
(AP)
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AP - A Tasmanian devil named Cedric, once thought to be immune to a contagious facial cancer threatening the iconic creatures with extinction, has been euthanized after succumbing to the disease, researchers said Wednesday.
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Book says Nazi hunter Wiesenthal worked for Mossad
(AP)
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AP - A new book claims renowned Nazi hunter Simon Wiesenthal worked for Israel's Mossad spy agency, providing information on war criminals and Germans working in Arab countries.
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Can home cooking be hazardous to your health?
(AP)
- AP - Could your kitchen at home pass a restaurant inspection?
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Obama Unpopular Ahead of Midterms: Will the GOP Benefit?
(Time.com)
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Time.com - Nine weeks before the midterm elections, Barack Obama finds himself on the wrong side of the polls. Where did all that adoration go -- and is a Republican sweep next?