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Lawsuit takes aim at Christo's 'Over the River' project

Mon, Feb 06 2012 at 9:23 AM

Environmental group Rags Over the Arkansas River alleges that approval of the art project violates federal law.

CDC issues new warning about salmonella from pet turtles

Thu, Feb 02 2012 at 12:01 PM

Small turtles are illegal, but they are still available from many less-reputable dealers.

Causes founder Joe Green doesn't regret not helping Mark Zuckerberg launch Facebook

Wed, Feb 01 2012 at 1:32 PM

He bailed out of building Facebook, what has been famously called a '$400 million mistake.'

Brazilian Blowout hair treatment ruled carcinogenic

Tue, Jan 31 2012 at 12:59 PM

Maker of popular hair straightening products agrees to change its labels to reflect health concerns.

Alaska proposes federal takeover of NYC's Central Park

Mon, Jan 30 2012 at 4:56 PM

Declaring turnabout is fair play, Alaskans tired of interference from 'East Coast environmentalists' offer a legislative retort.

Another graphene miracle: It can distill booze

Fri, Jan 27 2012 at 11:26 AM

Researchers find that graphene — sheets of 1-atom-thick carbon — makes vodka stronger.

Frugal woman leaves $1.7 million to Salvation Army

Thu, Jan 26 2012 at 4:17 PM

After a penny-pinching life, Elinor Sauerwein had amassed a fortune that will benefit her community for decades.

Magnetic soap: New tool for oil spill cleanup?

Tue, Jan 24 2012 at 2:43 PM

Researchers have developed a soap made of iron-rich salts that could one day safely clean tainted water.

South African weather bill creates a storm of controversy

Thu, Jan 19 2012 at 1:38 PM

Proposed law would make unauthorized storm predictions punishable by heavy fines and 10 years in jail.

Mourning the loss of 'The Senator,' a 3,500-year-old tree

Wed, Jan 18 2012 at 11:16 AM

Fans lament the loss of a giant bald cypress in Florida, one of the world's oldest trees.

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A puppy's not a challenge for

Thu, Mar 21 2013 at 5:33 PM

A puppy's not a challenge for a telecommuter -- it's an opportunity! Having a dog means you need to get up every hour or two to let them out. A quick bit of exercise = better health and multiple chances each day to come back to your work with fresh eyes. Enjoy!

Iran is planning to send a

Wed, Jan 23 2013 at 1:16 PM

Iran is planning to send a monkey into space, not a chimpanzee (chimpanzees are apes). I can't find any references to the Chinese experiment you mention, so if you come up with a citation, please let us know.

Thanks, I have fixed that

Tue, Nov 20 2012 at 4:27 PM

Thanks, I have fixed that typo.

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