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Smoke from the Las Conchas fire fills the sky near the Los Alamos Laboratory in Los Alamos, N.M. Burning in the mountains in northern New Mexico, the fire drove thousands of people from their homes as officials at the laboratory tried to dispel concerns about radiation. (Photo by Jae C. Hong / AP)

Scientists thrilled by over 1000 new species in Papua New Guinea

A frog with fangs, a blind snake and a round-headed dolphin are among more than 1000 new species that have been recently found in Papua New Guinea, the environment group WWF said.

NEWS.com.au

New species found in New Guinea

National Geographic

A new report outlines a cure for the nation’s ailing parks

America’s national parks are threatened by unchecked human development, voracious invasive species and climate change. The government has failed to protect them, according to a newly-released report.

Salt Lake Tribune

6 new natural landmarks named

National Geographic

Testing for radiation in New Mexico

The wildfire that surrounds the nuclear lab in Los Alamos, N.M., has grown causing concerns about the smoke, and prompting the Environmental Protection Agency to check for radiation levels.

ABC News

Blog:

Fire chief: Los Alamos lab safe from fire

(CNN)

This Just In

Wildfire Burns in NM

YouTube

Obama urges deal on debt ceiling talks

President Barack Obama said that both Republicans and Democrats need to “take on their sacred cows and do tough things” in order to reach an agreement.

CNN

Greek parliament passes austerity bill

Greece’s lawmakers approved a key austerity bill, paving the way for the country to get its next vital bailout loans that will prevent it from defaulting on its debts next month.

Salt Lake Tribune

Snacking clue to obesity epidemic

The influence of bigger portion sizes and excessive snacking outweighs the shift towards high-calorie foods, say experts.

BBC

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Filipino gays and lesbians cheer in Manila to celebrate the signing of the same-sex marriage law in New York. (Photo by Bullit Marquez / AP)	Los Angeles Dodgers’ Casey Blake, left, is forced at second by Minnesota Twins shortstop Tsuyoshi Nishioka in Minneapolis. (Photo by Jim Mone / AP)	A man walks past a sign celebrating the upcoming 90th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China in Shanghai. (Photo by Eugene Hoshiko / AP)

NATION

New generation of ‘DREAMers’ go public

A journalist‘s recent disclosure that he’s an illegal resident has highlighted a growing number of activists “coming out,” effectively sending a pointed message to authorities: Come and get me.

NPR

Both sides square off as Senate hearing weighs DREAM Act

Houston Chronicle

Grocery store rids itself of packaging

That environmentally friendly canvas shopping bag you proudly lug to the grocery store is about to get a lot more full, if you shop in Austin, Texas.

ABC News

The fading era of big solar: Will budget woes swamp the industry?

The solar boom is being driven chiefly by U.S. Treasury grants which have helped fill the gap created by the evaporation of private capital after the recession.

TIME

POLITICS

Rep. Michelle Bachmann’s husband got $137,000 in Medicaid funds

While Rep. Michelle Bachmann has forcefully denounced the swelling of “welfare rolls,” the mental health clinic run by her husband has been collecting annual Medicaid payments totaling over $137,000.

MSNBC

Breakthrough on trade could clear the way for vote

The Senate Finance Committee will take up three stalled free trade agreements after chairman Max Baucus said agreement was reached on extending a program that helps U.S. workers displaced by foreign trade.

Forbes

BUSINESS

Homebuyer reality check: Buyer’s market

Although lower prices encourage true bargain hunters to look for deals, they can also scare off homebuyers. And, between the two, anxiety is winning.

San Francisco Examiner

Blog:

Housing prices 64 percent below peak

(PBS)

The Rundown

Ditch your 401(k) for vodka, habaneros?

A growing number of investors are losing faith, emptying some or all of their traditional retirement funds and reinvesting their money into “alternative investments.”

CNNMoney

Blog:

Why reduce your 401(k) contributions?

(Forbes)

Financial Finesse

EDUCATION

When the boss is in a tricky spot, what’s a general counsel for a university to do?

General counsels who learn of potential wrongdoing by high-ranking college officials find themselves in a delicate position. Who should be told? When does attorney-client privilege apply?

Chronicle of Higher Education

Philadelphia schools post test-score gains for 9th straight year

Philadelphia schoolchildren’s state test scores are up for the ninth straight year, according to preliminary data released by the Philadelphia School District.

Philadelphia Inquirer

HEALTH

Snacking clue to obesity epidemic

A team from the University of North Carolina analysed data from the 70s, 80s, 90s and the last decade. The conclusion: Snacking and super sizing are two of the dieter’s worst enemies.

BBC

UNC study shows Americans eat more, snack more — weigh more

MSNBC

Coffee may ward off Alzheimer’s

It’s likely that complex factors influence the development of Alzheimer’s, a disease degrading a person’s memory, personality and language skills. But scientists have found clues to halt its development.

Discovery News

SPORTS

Hockey Hall of Fame welcomes 4

Longtime Chicago Blackhawks and Dallas Stars goalie Ed Belfour was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame on his first try. He will enter the Hall with Doug Gilmour, Joe Nieuwendyk and Mark Howe.

ESPN

Hall of Fame class of 2011

USA TODAY

Sharapova, Kvitova join Lisicki in Wimbledon semifinals

For exactly one hour of excellence, Maria Sharapova played — and sounded — exactly the way she did when she was a teenager, when it seemed nothing could stop her.

Sports Illustrated

Cool Stuff

The Daily Quote

“Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.”

William James

American psychologist

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GOOD NEWS

After 80 rejections, inventor comes up with a winner

Some collect stamps, but George Weiss tinkers. For the past 50 years, Weiss has spent much of his free time dreaming up new inventions and building them.

HappyNews.com

Minds, machines merge to offer new hope for overcoming impairments

Scientists are creating a new generation of artificial body parts to help people with disabilities see, walk, swim, grip and run.

PBS

GM Foundation gives Detroit’s College for Creative Studies $2.5M donation

The General Motors Foundation is donating $2.5 million to the College for Creative Studies in Detroit to strengthen a longstanding commitment to the world’s leading educator of automotive designers.

Detroit News

WORLD

Ex-Israeli spy chief’s comments on Iran spark controversy