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Science

Ecuadoran satellite collides with Russian space junk

A small Ecuadoran satellite collided in orbit with the remains of a Russian rocket, but…

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Scientists: Frog and toad declines signal of ‘collapse of the world’s ecosystems’

A study released Wednesday said that North American frogs, toads and other amphibious animals are…

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Solar plane sets distance record on U.S. tour

The first manned aircraft that can fly day and night powered only by solar energy…

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Allosaurus dinosaur chomped like a bird of prey, say scientists

At first glance, a nearly 30-foot long, 150-million-year-old dinosaur may not seem to have much…

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Tech News

Google team captures Galapagos Island beauty for maps

Google has followed in the footsteps of Charles Darwin to gather images of the beauty…

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The impact of the electric car: infographic

Ever wondered what the impact of electric vehicle is so far? Well, wait no longer. An…

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Media

Cannes titillated by graphic gay, lesbian sex scenes in featured films

Explicit gay sex has hit the big screen at the Cannes film festival in movies…

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American short-story writer Lydia Davis wins Booker International Prize

US writer Lydia Davis, best known for her unconventionally short stories, on Wednesday claimed the…

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World

Ukrainian court bans LGBT-rights march

A Ukrainian court on Thursday banned gay rights activists from holding their first gay pride march through central Kiev, citing…

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Russia plans urgent evacuation of Arctic post as ice melts

Russia has ordered the urgent evacuation of the 16-strong crew of a drifting Arctic research station after the ice floe…

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Canadian drug policy experts recommend decriminalizing all drugs

In a report issued Thursday (PDF), a group of Canadian drug policy experts at the Simon Fraser University’s Centre for…

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McDonald’s pairs with Barilla pasta to develop ‘Mediterranean diet’ menu items

Fast-food chain will sell pasta salad from Friday in attempt to Italianise menu after deal with Parma-based Barilla One is…

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Celebrity pastor under fire after worshippers die in rush for ‘holy water’

TB Joshua promises to pay medical expenses from fatal stampede at Synagogue Church of All Nations in Ghana, says Afua…

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U.S. News

Boy Scouts to allow gay members but ban on gay and atheist leaders continues

The Boy Scouts of America voted Thursday to allow openly gay members, but openly gay…

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Obama calls for end to ‘perpetual’ war on terror

President Barack Obama Thursday laid out new guidelines for drone strikes and launched a new…

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Senate rejects measure to allow labels on genetically engineered foods

The Senate on Thursday rejected an amendment to the Senate’s major farm bill that would…

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Republican Arizona Rep. claims anti-choice movement ‘arrested Nazi holocaust’

Rep. Trent Franks (R-AZ) held a hearing of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution…

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Texas passes bill to train teachers as armed ‘school marshals’

The Texas Legislature on Thursday sent a bill to Gov. Rick Perry’s (R) desk that…

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Ronald Reagan’s ‘Star Wars’ project still hasn’t met original goal 30 years later

Three decades after Ronald Reagan launched his “Star Wars” project, the costly missile defense program…

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Ron Fournier: ‘Obama… raising a jihad against the press’

National Journal Editorial Director Ron Fournier on Thursday accused President Barack Obama, who many conservatives…

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Teen birth rate drops to record low in the U.S.

US teen births have dropped to a record low, but the country still has one…

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