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Mars Lander, Newly Quiet, May Be at Mission’s End
“NASA’s Phoenix Mars lander put itself in “safe mode” after its power reserves dipped too low, NASA announced Wednesday.“
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Read It Later Comes To Google Reader
“Popular Firefox addon Read It Later has just introduced an updated version of their plugin which adds new functionality to Google Reader. With the new extension, which now …“
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UN peacekeepers under siege in DR Congo: Uruguay (AFP)
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AFP - Rwanda-backed rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are laying siege to 100 civilians, 150 Indian peacekeepers and half of the Uruguayan peacekeeping force attempting to secure the area, Uruguay Defense Minister Jose Bayardi said.
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Paparazzo’s suit against Keanu Reeves goes to jury (AP)
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AP - A Los Angeles jury has begun deliberating a paparazzo’s claim that actor Keanu Reeves knocked him down with his Porsche and permanently injured his wrist.
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BAD FEELINGS SPOIL WHOLE BUSHEL OF NEIGHBOR’S APPLES (Dear Abby)
“Dear Abby - DEAR ABBY: Two weeks ago, out of the blue, my middle-aged neighbor, “Ed,” brought over a bushel of apples from his tree. He told me he didn’t want them to go to waste, and he wasn’t going to do anything with them. I told Ed I didn’t want them, but he left […]
Is Ashlee Still Pregnant? What’s the Deal? (E! Online)
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E! Online - Has Ashlee Simpson given birth yet??? She looked like she was ready to pop about a month ago!!!!
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U.S. border police arrest Mexican troops (Reuters)
“Reuters - U.S. border police arrested seven Mexican soldiers after they accidentally strayed over the international boundary into Arizona, authorities said.”
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Consumers slash spending, world markets stabilize (Reuters)
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Reuters - Americans slashed spending and the country’s business outlook weakened but there were signs of stabilization in global markets on Friday, with interbank rates falling and U.S. stocks posting their best week in 34 years.
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Study: Media coverage has favored Obama campaign (AP)
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AP - John McCain supporters who believe they haven’t gotten a fair shake from the media during the Republican’s candidacy against Barack Obama have a new study to point to.
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Public Memorial Set for Hudsons (E! Online)
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E! Online - In response to the outpouring of well-wishes, prayers and neighborhood vigils, Jennifer Hudson’s family announced today that a public memorial service will be held this weekend in memory of the entertainer’s slain mother, brother and nephew.
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