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Presidents’ Day: five facts you didn’t know about George Washington

Although today has culturally morphed into Presidents' Day over the years, the official holiday is George Washington's birthday -- even though Washington was born on February 22. Here are five little-known facts about the original founding father.
7 children's picture books we think you'll really like

These 7 picture books are among the best of late 2011
Fall books: 12 fiction titles you don't want to miss

From Ireland to India, and from the year AD 73 to the possible end of the world, here are 12 of the most enticing of the fall 2011 fiction titles.
Top 8 Putin moments: From Harley-riding bad boy to Formula One driver

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin is known for his displays of athletic prowess and daring feats, as well as the occasional croon before an audience. His visit this week to a Russian youth camp did not disappoint. Here are some of his most notable romps throughout Russia.
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The bear necessities

No. 1: When in bear country, don’t do what ‘Dora the Explorer’ does.
Mountain lion shot in downtown Santa Monica (+video)

A mountain lion prowling in the courtyard of a Santa Monica office building was fatally shot Tuesday. The National Park Service is monitoring 22 mountain lions in the nearby Santa Monica Mountains.
At G8 summit, US taps into Africa's 'cheetah generation'

For the G8 summit, Obama unveils a promise by private firms to invest $3 billion in raising Africa's farm productivity. Many young Africans, dubbed 'cheetahs,' are posed for effective private investment.
Cheetah robot sets new speed record (+video)

However, a robot in the form of a cheetah and funded by the US military doesn't run as fast as the real thing.
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Windows 8 launches in preview mode

Windows 8, the latest operating system from Microsoft, is available this week as a Consumer Preview. 
Presidents’ Day: five facts you didn’t know about George Washington

Although today has culturally morphed into Presidents' Day over the years, the official holiday is George Washington's birthday -- even though Washington was born on February 22. Here are five little-known facts about the original founding father.
Apple unleashes Mac OS X Mountain Lion

Mac OS Mountain Lion takes ideas from the iPhone and iPad. Apple released a developer preview of the new Mountain Lion software Thursday.
Why exotic animal trade grows in Asia

Rising wealth lifts demand for exotic pets and delicacies in Asia. Meanwhile, enforcers are stretched thin.
7 children's picture books we think you'll really like

These 7 picture books are among the best of late 2011
Escaped animals: Only three escaped wild animals remain in Zanesville

Escaped animals: A mountain lion, a grizzly bear, and a monkey are the only animals still at large after 48 animals escaped from an exotic-animal preserve in Zanesville, Ohio.
Fall books: 12 fiction titles you don't want to miss

From Ireland to India, and from the year AD 73 to the possible end of the world, here are 12 of the most enticing of the fall 2011 fiction titles.
Top 8 Putin moments: From Harley-riding bad boy to Formula One driver

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin is known for his displays of athletic prowess and daring feats, as well as the occasional croon before an audience. His visit this week to a Russian youth camp did not disappoint. Here are some of his most notable romps throughout Russia.
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British cat wins Guinness record for loudest purr

With a purr whose volume has been likened to that of a vacuum cleaner, Smokey the Cat, a tabby from England's East Midlands, has been recognized by Guinness World Records in its 'Loudest Purr by a Domestic Cat' category.
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Local jobs: Top five cities leading the turnaround

Last year, these five metropolitan areas were struggling economically with unemployment above the national average. By February 2011, however, they were among the fastest recovering cities in the United States, most of them with unemployment rates below the national average of 9.5 percent. Here’s a look at these Top 5 fast-recovery cities:
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In Pictures: Animal antics
How to save the last tigers on Earth

The tiger population of India grew by 300 in the past four years. But this week 13 Asian nations are meeting to discuss ways to save the last remaining tigers.
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Eastern cougar declared extinct by US government

Eastern cougar: The US Fish and Wildlife Service declared the eastern cougar to be extinct, saying occasional sightings were not the extinct ghost cat.
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Using a wood chipper to save cheetahs, Africa's most endangered big cats

Laurie Marker cuts down thorn bushes and gets farmers to change from herding dogs to guard dogs to protect cheetahs.
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