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Space Station Tricorder

Science@NASA - May 11, 2008 - 04:25
Astronauts are using a Star Trek tricorder-like device to keep track of microscopic life forms onboard the International Space Station.

Planets by the Dozen

Science@NASA - May 11, 2008 - 04:25
A NASA-funded survey set to begin in 2008 could dramatically increase the number of known planets outside our solar system.

A Super Solar Flare

Science@NASA - May 11, 2008 - 04:25
In September 1859, a solar flare erupted so intense that the explosion itself was visible to the human eye. A ferocious geomagnetic storm ensued in which Northern Lights descended as far south as Cuba, the Bahamas and Hawaii. Meanwhile, telegraph engineers disconnected their batteries and powered communications by electricity from the auroras! Could it happen again?

Explore the Ionosphere (from the safety of your own home)

Science@NASA - May 11, 2008 - 04:25
Today, NASA-funded researchers released to the general public a new "4D" live model of Earth's ionosphere. Without leaving home, anyone can now fly through the layer of ionized gas that encircles Earth at the edge of space itself.

The Physics of Whipped Cream

Science@NASA - May 11, 2008 - 04:25
An experiment in space has shed new light on the puzzling physics of some everyday substances such as blood, ketchup, motor oil and whipped cream.

ESPN.com has launched many new widgets that offer scores, stats, and news

ESPN-Sports - May 11, 2008 - 04:02

Visit the ESPN Widget Center.

Sudan cuts Chad ties over attack

BBC News -- The World - May 11, 2008 - 03:47
Sudan accuses Chad of helping Darfur rebels to attack Khartoum and says it is breaking diplomatic ties.

Vanessa Williams receives diploma from Syracuse

AP-Entertainment - May 11, 2008 - 03:45
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) -- Vanessa Williams has received her bachelor of fine arts degree from Syracuse University, nearly 25 years after she dropped out to become the first black Miss America....

Tornado wrecks central US towns

BBC News -- The World - May 11, 2008 - 03:36
Tornadoes and severe storms sweep the central US, severely damaging two towns and killing at least 18 people.

D'Antoni accepting Knicks' coaching offer

ESPN-Sports - May 11, 2008 - 02:52
Mike D'Antoni has reportedly accepted an offer to coach the Knicks.

Burma's survivors 'facing crisis'

BBC News -- The World - May 11, 2008 - 02:51
Burmese cyclone survivors face a massive crisis unless they are urgently delivered aid, leading agencies warn.

Lessons Learned: The Upside of Being Knocked Around

NYTimes -- National - May 11, 2008 - 02:34
Maybe hard-hitting Hillary Rodham Clinton has been the best thing that could have happened to Barack Obama — a teaching adversary who made him stronger.

Goydos leads Players by one

ESPN-Sports - May 11, 2008 - 02:20
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Missouri and Oklahoma Storms Kill 18

NYTimes -- National - May 11, 2008 - 01:57
Thunderstorms and tornadoes in Missouri and Oklahoma killed at least 18 people, mangled buildings and trapped people in the rubble of their homes.

Former 'Idol' winner Carrie Underwood joins Grand Ole Opry

AP-Entertainment - May 11, 2008 - 01:42
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Carrie Underwood is the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry....

At least 18 said dead in Missouri, Oklahoma tornadoes

Reuters -- Us News - May 11, 2008 - 01:41
OKLAHOMA CITY (Reuters) - At least 18 people were killed on Saturday in Missouri and Oklahoma after tornadoes swept through the area, authorities in the two states said.

Busch withstands troubles at Darlington

ESPN-Sports - May 11, 2008 - 01:37
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San Diego hurler Maddux notches 350th career win

Reuters -- Us News - May 11, 2008 - 01:23
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Greg Maddux notched the 350th win of his 23-year major league career as the San Diego Padres beat the Colorado Rockies 3-2 on Saturday.

Already, Obama and McCain Map Fall Strategies

NYTimes -- National - May 11, 2008 - 01:10
Even before the Democratic nomination fight ends, the candidates are focusing on independent voters, Latinos and about a dozen states.

Lessing: Nobel win a 'disaster'

BBC News -- The World - May 11, 2008 - 01:02
Nobel Prize-winning author Doris Lessing says winning the award has stopped her writing.
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