CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) – NASA’s Kepler space telescope has uncovered another 461 potential new planets, most of which are the size of Earth or a few times larger, scientists said on Monday.The announcement brings Kepler’s head count to 2,740 candidate new worlds, 105 of which have been confirmed.“Two years ago we had around 1,200 candidate planet objects. A year later, we added a significant...
Why Al Jazeera deal doesn't seem right
Labels: LifestyleSTORY HIGHLIGHTSAl Gore sold Current to al Jazeera and could net an estimated $70 millionHoward Kurtz: Gore's Current network failed to gain an identity or viewers He says it's odd that the former vice president is selling to an oil-rich potentateKurtz: Al Jazeera may have a tough time getting traction with U.S. viewersEditor's note: Howard Kurtz is the host of CNN's "Reliable Sources" and is Newsweek's...
1st Q: Alabama 7, Notre Dame 0
Labels: Health The intersection of dreams and reality finally crossed Monday night when No. 1 Notre Dame and No. 2 Alabama met for college football's national championship at Sun...
Ex-governor in North Korea with Google chief; seeks American's release
Labels: BusinessSEOUL (Reuters) - Former New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson and Google Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt began a controversial private mission to North Korea on Monday that will include an effort to secure the release of an imprisoned American. The trip comes after North Korea carried out a long-range rocket test last month and as, according to satellite imagery, the reclusive state continues...
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Asian shares steady, Basel ruling supports banks
Labels: WorldSINGAPORE (Reuters) - Asian shares outside Japan edged up on Monday, supported by data showing the U.S. economy continuing on a path of slow but steady recovery that had pushed Wall Street stocks to a five-year high. Financial stocks were underpinned by a decision from global regulators on Sunday to give banks four more years and greater flexibility to build up cash buffers so they can...
RG3 hurt, Seattle tops Redskins 24-14 in playoffs
Labels: TechnologyLANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Russell Wilson raced ahead to throw the final block on Marshawn Lynch's go-ahead touchdown run, and the Seattle Seahawks finally had a victorious road show.Robert Griffin III's knee buckled as he tried to field a bad shotgun snap, leaving the Washington Redskins an offseason to worry about their franchise player's health.The last rookie quarterback standing in the NFL playoffs...
Coldest Antimatter Yet Is Goal of New Technique
Labels: WorldScientists have devised a new method of cooling down antimatter to make it easier to experiment on than ever before.The new technique could help researchers probe the mysteries of antimatter, including why it’s so rare compared with matter in the universe.Every matter particle has an antimatter partner particle with opposite charge — for example, the antimatter counterpart of an electron is a positron....
U.S. isn't ready for superstorms
Labels: LifestyleLong, slow recovery from Superstorm SandyLong, slow recovery from Superstorm SandyLong, slow recovery from Superstorm SandyLong, slow recovery from Superstorm SandyLong, slow recovery from Superstorm SandyLong, slow recovery from Superstorm SandyLong, slow recovery from Superstorm SandyLong, slow recovery from Superstorm SandyLong, slow recovery from Superstorm SandyLong, slow recovery from Superstorm...
Hawks' Toews: 'Excited' to play but 'a lot of damage was done'
Labels: HealthThe NHL and NHLPA came to a tenative agreement to end the lockout early Sunday morning. The deal must still be ratified, but the regular season is expected to begin in Mid-January. ...
Activists wary as India rushes to justice after gang rape
Labels: BusinessNEW DELHI (Reuters) - It's no surprise the Indian street wants faster, harsher justice for sexual crimes after a horrific gang rape that rocked the nation, but some activists worry the government will trample fundamental rights in its rush to be in tune with popular rage. Last month's rape of a physiotherapy student on a moving bus and her death on December 28 in hospital triggered a...
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