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James Lee Witt listens to BP PLC CEO of Gulf Coast Restoration Organization Bob Dudley as he speaks at a news conference to announce Witt's hiring as an advisor to BP's Deepwater Horizon oil spill response in Biloxi, Miss. (Photo by Patrick Semansky / AP)

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Incoming season's flu vaccines

The flu vaccines approved for the 2010-11 season protect against three strains of influenza, including the 2009 H1N1 pandemic swine flu strain, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced.

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GlaxoSmithKline's FluLaval released by FDA

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Ariz. SB1070 law appeal set for November

Lawyers for Arizona and Governor Jan Brewer asked the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to lift an injunction blocking the most intrusive parts of SB 1070, asking for the appeal to be handled quickly.

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Reuters

'Static kill' of oil well to be delayed

The point man for the Gulf spill says there's been a delay in a procedure that will help stop the leak for good. Coast Guard Adm. Thad Allen said debris found at the well's bottom must be fished out.

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What you don't know about oil spills

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National Geographic

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Is oil vanishing?

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CNN

Death of top Mexican kingpin threatens to unleash battle for control

One of the world's most powerful drug cartels took a major hit when soldiers killed a top kingpin. His death likely will mean a fight for his drug empire.

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Mexican drug boss killed in clash with army

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YouTube

Funny or Die website changing comedy

How many comedy writers does it take to make a Hollywood star laugh? A half-dozen staffers for the comedy website Funny or Die are taking a stab at it.

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TIME

NATION

US Senate passes legislation for tougher airline safety measures

The U.S. Senate approved and sent to the White House legislation that toughens airline pilot training requirements and aims to reduce pilot fatigue.

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Reuters

In ironic twist, Iran detained US hikers critical of Israel and America

Iran arrested a trio of passionate young Americans who espouse some of the same causes as Iran itself, particularly taking a stand against the U.S. and Israel.

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Christian Science Monitor

Obama making sales pitch for auto bailouts to skeptical voters

President Barack Obama flies to the heart of the U.S. auto industry on a mission to convince taxpayers that their investment in the bailouts of General Motors Co. and Chrysler Group LLC will bring a return.

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Bloomberg

POLITICS

House to take up offshore drilling reform

The U.S. House of Representatives began debating legislation to reform the oil industry's offshore drilling practices in response to the BP oil spill.

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Reuters

House Dems roll the dice on oil spill law

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Ariz. will appeal ruling on immigration law, governor says

Arizona sought an expedited hearing before the U.S. Court of Appeals in San Francisco to reinstate provisions requiring police to determine the immigration status of people stopped for questioning.

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Bloomberg

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Parts of Ariz.'s immigration law still breed confusion

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Arizona Republic

EDUCATION

Reviews find ELL programs lacking

Four urban districts did not provide special help to learn English to all students entitled to it under federal law, according to reviews of those school systems.

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Training accountable teachers

Many teachers are failing at their jobs, and teacher preparation programs are failing to train them well. A new report offers solutions and new standards to assess teacher education.

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Inside Higher Ed

ENVIRONMENT

Natural disaster victims identified fast with new global database

Rapid identification of multiple victims or missing persons in natural disasters and in police work is being examined by Interpol.

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Environment News Service

Chernobyl zone's decline in biodiversity

The largest wildlife census of its kind conducted in Chernobyl has revealed that mammals are declining in the exclusion zone surrounding the nuclear power plant.

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BBC

HEALTH

Weight-loss combo appears effective

A sustained-release formulation combining bupropion and naltrexone (Contrave) appears to be an effective treatment for weight loss in obese patients, researchers have found.

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When others drink, your genes may lead you to join them

Genetics may determine to what extent you're swayed by the alcohol consumption of people around you, research suggests.

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HealthDay

RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY

Catholic pilgrims must pay to attend 2 pope events in UK

Pilgrims will have to pay as much as $39 to attend one of the two public events in England to be led by Pope Benedict XVI.

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USA TODAY

Evangelical leaders Pan Quran burn plan

Evangelical leaders blasted a Gainesville, Florida church's plans to burn Qur'ans on the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.

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Christianity Today

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Ads for sugar-laden foods aimed at kids hinder obesity control

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Houston Chronicle

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In the short term, immigration ruling is a gift for the GOP

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Blog (Jeff Simon):

Weiner enraged on House floor

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Political Ticker

Blog (Stephen Sestanovich):

Look who thinks America is cool again

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Column (David A. Hoffman):

Divorce is costly. The settlement need not be

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Christian Science Monitor

Column (David Paul Kuhn):

The 'tipping point' of American debt

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RealClearPolitics

Blog (Jeremy Warner):

IMF's mad prescription for the US economy

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Economics

Column (Evan Hill):

Portrait of an occupied country

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Al Jazeera

Blog (Chris Battle):

Congress passed an Arizona-like immigration law in 1996

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GOOD NEWS

Mother and daughter closer 3 years after bridge disaster

For 13-year-old Arrianna Merritt, the words mother and hero go hand in hand. What she remembers most from the bridge collapse is the choice her mother made.

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CNN

60 years after rejection, college grants degree to 1st black applicant

Missouri State’s first black applicant will receive the university’s first-ever honorary bachelor’s degree.

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WORLD

Beirut talks seek to defuse tension

Bashar al-Assad, the Syrian president, and Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah have held talks with Lebanese leaders in Beirut in an effort to quell rising tensions in the country.

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Al Jazeera

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Hezbollah sees plot behind Hariri tribunal

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Asia Times Online

Pakistan flood death toll rises

The death toll in Pakistan has reached 430, as rescue workers struggled to reach people stranded by the flooding, thought to be the worst since 1929.

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Al Jazeera

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Pakistan flooding death toll soars over 400

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BBC

Iran: talks on nuclear swap deal should be held in Turkey

Iran's atomic energy chief said that his country preferred nuclear talks with world powers to be held in Turkey.

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Haaretz

BUSINESS

Cities, websites and hotels at odds over ability to collect taxes

The legal argument about whether a city is now simply able to collect taxes that it said it was already owed, or whether it's imposing a new tax altogether — has taken place in courtrooms all across the country.

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NPR

Disney to sell Miramax for $660 million

The Walt Disney Co. said that it agreed to sell its Miramax Films to an investor group for about $660 million, ending the company's association with the studio.

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CBS News

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

How science measures up cats and dogs

Parents of 2-year-olds might want to keep their enthusiasm over their toddlers' intellect in check. Turns out, they're likely no smarter than the average dog.

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MSNBC

Genes from Ebola Virus family found in human genome

Gene technology advances allow us to define a shared history between viruses and their human hosts.

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Scientific American

Mars rocks may contain evidence of life

Scientists hope to find fossilized remains in the Nili Fossae rocks after discovering they are almost identical to rocks found in Australia where some of the earliest evidence of life on Earth was recorded.

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Telegraph.co.uk

SPORTS

Bradford gets $50 million guaranteed

Number one overall draft pick Sam Bradford agreed to a six-year, $78 million contract with the St. Louis Rams, with $50 million in guaranteed money.

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ESPN

Money management a difficult lesson for NFL's rookie class

As they begin life in the NFL, rookies also ponder sobering fine print that tempers the allure of becoming rich and famous. They could also wind up broke.

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USA TODAY

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2010 NFL training camp dates, locations

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ESPN

In Baltimore, Ravens don't shy away from Super Bowl hype

Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh appears upbeat, it's hard to tell whether his smile is standard issue or giddiness at seeing a possible Super Bowl team.

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USA TODAY

LIVING & ENTERTAINMENT

Penguin Books celebrates 75th birthday

As the publisher celebrates its 75th birthday, Penguin titles are not only among the most recognizable in literature, but also a magnet for collectors.

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Guardian

Sound of Hollywood going virtual

Software engineers are working on a system that would replace the traditional effects of the so-called Foley artists with the omnipresent computer.

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Telegraph.co.uk

US a spicier nation (literally) since 1970s

The consumption of spices in the United States has grown almost three times as fast as the population over the past several decades. Much of the growth is attributed to the changing demographics.

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NPR

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Sleeping for less than 6 hours can cause early death, study finds

Sleeping consistently for less than six hours a night can cause an early death, but too much sleep could also mean problems, according to a study on abnormal sleep patterns.

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Guardian

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A Jordanian man stands by a fish pond near the farm of Omar Zumot in the village of Sama AL-Sarhan, north of Jordan. (Photo by Mohammad Abu Ghosh / AP)

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