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 Comet dances with sun, death; giving mixed signals WASHINGTON (AP) -- Comet ISON is teasing the solar system as it dances with the sun and it's giving astronomers mixed signals.... Read More »Unusual ice circle forms in North Dakota river BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) -- When George Loegering saw a large spinning circle of ice in the Sheyenne River while out hunting with relatives, the retired engineer couldn't believe his eyes.... Read More »Nuclear waste burial debate produces odd alliances KINCARDINE, Ontario (AP) -- Ordinarily, a proposal to bury radioactive waste in a scenic area that relies on tourism would inspire "not in my backyard" protests from local residents - and relief in places that were spared.... Read More »Beijing destroys BBQs in order to fight pollution BEIJING (AP) -- Beijing is waging a war against air pollution and it is doing so one barbecue at a time.... Read More »Dog-doo scofflaws get bagged through DNA testing BRAINTREE, Mass. (AP) -- Apartment and condo managers, dogged by complaints from those who've have experienced the squishy and smelly sensation of stepping onto a pile of dog doo, are turning to DNA testing to identity the culprits who don't clean up after their pets.... Read More » | ||||
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