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God did not create the universe, says Hawking (Reuters)
September 3, 2010
Reuters - God did not create the universe and the "Big Bang" was an inevitable consequence of the laws of physics, the eminent British theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking argues in a new book.
Mass Extinction Threat: Earth on Verge of Huge Reset Button? (LiveScience.com)
September 3, 2010LiveScience.com - Mass extinctions have served as huge reset buttons that dramatically changed the diversity of species found in oceans all over the world, according to a comprehensive study of fossil records. The findings suggest humans will live in a very different future if they drive animals to extinction, because the loss of each species can alter entire ecosystems.
The Stig's ID is 'Top Gear' secret no more (AP)
September 3, 2010
AP - The opaque visor of one of Britain's most famous helmets has been lifted.
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer at a loss for words in first debate (The Upshot)
September 3, 2010The Upshot - It's a politician's worst nightmare: Drawing a complete blank in a high-profile debate. That's what happened to Arizona GOP Gov. Jan Brewer, who lost her train of thought during her opening statement during her first televised debate with her Democratic challenger, state Attorney General Terry Goddard. Brewer was in the middle of talking up her [...]
Dolphins caught, not killed, in Japan cove (AP)
September 3, 2010
AP - Dolphins have been herded into a cove as part of an annual hunt in the Japanese seaside town made famous by an Oscar-winning documentary about their slaughter, conservationist group Sea Shepherd said Friday. A town official said none were killed.
‘Don’t tread on me’ flags start disputes around the country (The Upshot)
September 3, 2010The Upshot - An Arizona man is in trouble with his homeowners' association over flying the Gadsden flag, which features a coiled rattlesnake and the words "Don't Tread on Me." The flag has been adopted by members of the tea party movement for its association with the American Revolution, but Andy McDonel tells the New York Times that [...]
Mexico: Soldiers kill 25 in troubled border state (AP)
September 3, 2010
AP - Soldiers killed at least 25 suspected cartel members Thursday in a raid and gunbattle in a Mexican state near the U.S. border that has become one of the most dangerous battlegrounds in the country's drug war.
LA police ID owner of trunk containing baby bodies (AP)
September 3, 2010
AP - Investigators have identified the owner of a trunk in which the mummified remains of two babies were found, bringing them a step closer to solving the intriguing international mystery.
Arizona governor stumbles during debate (AP)
September 3, 2010
AP - It will go down as one of the most painful openings to a political debate in recent memory.
Author Hawking says God not needed for creation (AP)
September 3, 2010
AP - Did creation need a creator?
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