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Gay marriage battlegrounds: 12 states to watch

In the states, the battle over gay marriage is far from over. As many as 10 could move to legalize same-sex marriage over the next three years. One may be moving toward a stronger defense of traditional marriage. Here's the state-by-state rundown.

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Great white shark packs its lunch in its liver before a big trip

A new study has looked at a shark's changing buoyancy over time to track the depletion of its fat reserves during its long migration.
Change Agent Cleaning up the global aquarium trade

About 30 million fish and other creatures are caught annually to supply the home aquarium market, taking a toll on some reef ecosystems. But conservationists are working to improve the industry by ending destructive practices and encouraging aquaculture.
Gay marriage battlegrounds: 12 states to watch

In the states, the battle over gay marriage is far from over. As many as 10 could move to legalize same-sex marriage over the next three years. One may be moving toward a stronger defense of traditional marriage. Here's the state-by-state rundown.
Who is Edward Snowden? Many questions remain.

In interviews Edward Snowden, the former National Security Agency contractor who revealed details of the government's collection of data, has also revealed details about himself. Some question his descriptions and the facts that are known paint an unclear picture of the leaker, currently hiding in Hong Kong.
Lightest known galaxy is equivalent of mouse-sized elephant, scientist says

Scientists have long thought that the outer Milky Way is dotted with improbably lightweight galaxies - but until now, they haven't been able to find one.
Soccer, Boy Scouts and other expenses mean parents are spending more money on their children, says study

Activities like drum lessons and extras like graduation gifts all contribute to the fact that the amount of money parents spend on their children has steadily risen since the 1970s, says a new study.
Saving Money Say 'Aloha' to Hawaii: the best deals on Rainbow State travel

A getaway to Hawaii is more affordable than you think. Here are the best deals on airfare, hotels, and more.
Top 10 states for clean tech

Clean Edge, a clean-tech research and advisory firm based in San Francisco and Portland, has ranked states for their leadership in clean tech. Here are its Top 10 picks:
Hawaii earthquake shakes but no tsunami (+video)

Hawaii earthquake: A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck off the coast of the Big Island, causing no serious damage or injuries. But are more earthquakes coming as a new island forms?
Earth is less of a backwater than we thought, say astronomers

The galactic spiral arm where our solar system resides may be a big deal after all, according to a new analysis.
Charles Darwin wrong about coral reef formation?

Though deep drilling on reefs finally confirmed Darwin's model in 1953, the reality of reef-building may be more complex.
Change Agent US Navy ship to sail the Pacific on a humanitarian mission

The US Navy has been sending its vessels on humanitarian missions since 2006, when it sent the hospital ship USNS Mercy to the Philippines, Indonesia, and other Asian countries.
Atmospheric carbon dioxide levels reach milestone

A monitoring station in Hawaii has measured carbon dioxide levels of 400 parts per million, a concentration not seen on Earth since the Pleistocene Era.
Energy Voices Why the US military should continue biofuel research

The sequester should not excuse the US military from making the important investments into the future, Holland writes. It is strategically important for the military to develop new sources of energy like biofuels.
Stir It Up! Easy as, well, mango banana bread

Mangoes, in season April through June, are at their peak right now. Ripe mango and bananas, chopped walnuts, and vanilla create a flavorful, not-too-sweet dessert (or breakfast) bread. Substituting canola oil for butter lightens it up.
Chapter & Verse David Sedaris's new essay collection: big sales, mixed reviews

David Sedaris's new essay collection, 'Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls,' is his first work focusing on his own life since 'When You Are Engulfed in Flames' in 2008.
Gerbils strut (scamper) their stuff on the runway

The American Gerbil Society's annual pageant, the Westminster dog show of the gerbil world, saw dozens of pint-size entrants this weekend in Massachusetts.
Top Picks: Henri the cat's philosophical musings, HBO's specials on childhood obesity, and more

A PBS documentary explores the life of ukulele player Jake Shimabukuro, Venmo lets phone users transfer money from one device to another, and more top picks.
Modern Parenthood Banned baby names: New Zealand struggles with what's in a name - as do we

Banned baby names were announced in New Zealand today: among them 'V8' and "Number 16 bus shelter." Oh, and there will be no 'Justice' there, either, as our mom who named four kids talks about the struggle to be unique but not cruel.
Newborn left on beach 'immediately after birth'

The newborn left on a beach in Hawaii after just being born is doing well, officials say. The newborn was left on the beach sometime yesterday and found by a woman who heard screams and then a baby crying.
Let's Talk Diabetes with Owls

David Sedaris proves as quick-witted as ever in this new collection of essays.
Giant snail invasion forces Floridians to walk for their lives

The African giant land snail, a notorious invasive species, is attempting to establish itself in Florida, say officials.
Giant snail invasion hits South Florida. Gooey mess.

Giant snail invasion puts more than 500 plant species and even stucco and plaster at risk. More than 1,000 giant African land snails caught each week in Miami and invasion expected to spread in upcoming rainy season.
Lawmaker drops bombshell: North Korea may have nuclear missiles

An unclassified Pentagon report not yet released to the public suggests that North Korea can arm missiles with nuclear warheads, a lawmaker revealed Thursday.
North Korea missile test: What's a Musudan? (+video)

If North Korea test-fires a Musudan, it could settle a debate within the expert community about the capabilities of the intermediate-range ballistic missile – or whether it exists at all.