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Olympic Sailor Killed In Capsize Of America's Cup Racer
The giant 72-foot catamaran crewed by the Swedish Artemis Racing team capsized off San Francisco during a training sail on Thursday.
Bangladesh's Powerful Garment Sector Fends Off Regulation
The deaths of hundreds of workers in Bangladesh are taking place in a garment sector that has seen explosive growth over the past three decades. Amid market pressures to cut prices, the country has managed to lure clothing-makers through a combination of low wages and light regulation.
Feds Reach Agreement With Montana School On Sexual Assaults
The Department of Justice has reached an agreement with the University of Montana to resolve an investigation into the school's response to accusations of sexual harassment since 2009. The federal inquiry will continue to examine how Missoula city officials have handled such cases.
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Top U.S. Official Meets With Rebels Inside Syria
Ambassador Robert Ford, the State Department's point man on Syrian policy, met with the head of the Aleppo military council on Wednesday. Syrian rebels thanked him for the delivery of some 65,000 MREs. Both the visit and the shipment appear to be a sign of support for Gen. Salim Idriss, the rebels' commander.
Big Ag Agrees to Conserve Cropland, But At What Cost?
Farmers say they are ready to compromise with some environmental groups on the issue of conservation compliance. But critics say the price tag for the taxpayer may be too high.
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Shape Of Debate In Missouri: Tinfoil Hats And Toy Helicopters
In a rare evening session of the state House, lawmakers found a variety of ways to argue, including playing dress up to comment on the nature of the legislation under debate.
Shape Of Debate In Missouri: Tinfoil Hats And Toy Helicopters
In a rare evening session of the state House, lawmakers found a variety of ways to argue, including playing dress up to comment on the nature of the legislation under debate.
Shape Of Debate In Missouri: Tinfoil Hats And Toy Helicopters
In a rare evening session of the state House, lawmakers found a variety of ways to argue, including playing dress up to comment on the nature of the legislation under debate.
Pakistani Women Still Struggle For A Voice In Politics
Women account for only 36 of the more than 4,000 candidates on the ballot in Saturday's parlimentary election. On of them, Naz Baloch, is following her father into politics, but acknowledges it's a rough-and-tumble game in a country where opportunities for women are limited.
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Samoans Await The Return Of The Tasty Turkey Tail
In 2007, Samoa banned the import of turkey tails from the U.S. to try to improve public health. But the ban kept the island nation from entering the World Trade Organization, so its days are numbered.
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How Can Identical Twins Turn Out So Different?
Scientists used to think that identical twins turned out differently because they were treated differently by friends, teachers or their parents. A study of mice supports the idea that small changes in behavior can lead to larger ones and eventually even resculpt brains in different ways.
Son Of Pakistani Ex-Premier Kidnapped At Election Rally
Gunmen abducted candidate Ali Haider Gilani during a campaign event in the city of Multan in the latest violence to hit the campaign trail ahead of Saturday's nationwide elections.
Feds Charge Alleged New York Cell In International Cyber Heist
Eight people are charged for helping steal $45 million from ATMs around the world using compromised prepaid credit card data.
Feds Charge Alleged New York Cell In International Cyber-Heist
Eight people are charged with helping steal $45 million from ATMs around the world by using compromised prepaid credit card data.
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After 100,000+ Downloads, Group With 3-D Gun Plans Goes Dark
Defense Distributed put its gun-making blueprint on the Web for downloading. It says it's been asked by the government to stop doing that. But with more than 100,000 copies already distributed, it would seem the recipe is out there.
After 100,000+ Downloads, Group With 3-D Gun Plans Goes Dark
Defense Distributed put its gun-making blueprint on the Web for downloading. It says it's been asked by the government to stop doing that. But with more than 100,000 copies already distributed, it would seem the recipe is out there.
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Using Bacteria To Swat Malaria Inside Mosquitoes
Infecting mosquitoes with a specific type of bacteria makes the insects resistant to malaria. Now scientists have figured out how to get the mosquitoes to pass the infections on to their offspring. If it can done reliably, it might help interrupt transmission of malaria to humans.
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Using Bacteria To Swat Malaria Inside Mosquitoes
Infecting mosquitoes with a specific type of bacteria makes the insects resistant to malaria. Now scientists have figured out how to get the mosquitoes to pass the infections on to their offspring. If it can done reliably, it might help interrupt transmission of malaria to humans.
Stunning Satellite Images Show A Changing Globe
Google teamed up with the USGS, NASA and TIME magazine to release a stunning cache of satellite images compiled over the past 28 years.
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Stunning Satellite Images Show A Changing Globe
Google teamed up with the USGS, NASA and TIME magazine to release a stunning cache of satellite images compiled over the past 28 years.
