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Government shutdown: Will those who like government least miss it most?
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Atlantis Day 2: Coldplay song evokes bittersweet moment for space shuttle
To NASA workers and shuttle fans, Coldplay's "Viva La Vida" as Atlantis's Saturday wakeup call was a wistful tribute to a vehicle that has been the leading symbol of America's space program.
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In tonight's meteor shower, watch falling debris from Halley's Comet
Halley's Comet won't be back for half a century, but tonight Earth will move through some of the debris the comet left behind, creating a spectacular meteor shower – if you live far enough south.
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Lessons from the wreckage: How Alabama could help tornado preparedness
Meteorologists are combing through the damage from last week's historic tornado outbreak in Alabama, hoping to find clues about how to save more lives in the future.
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Alabama tornadoes: Why was state's tornado death toll so high? (video)
The death toll from Wednesday's tornado outbreak across the South is now likely to top 200, with at least 131 fatalities in Alabama. Gov. Robert Bentley defends the state's preparedness.
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Tornadoes take staggering toll in Alabama and Deep South (video)
A massive thunderstorm front spawned 137 tornadoes, killed at least 180 people, and mangled sections of Tuscaloosa, Birmingham, and Huntsville, Ala., on Wednesday. April is now one of the most violent weather months in the region in decades.
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Government shutdown: Will those who like government least miss it most?
The mail will still go through, as will Social Security payments, veterans benefits, and military pay. Federal employees will still direct plane traffic, inspect food, and prosecute crime. By its own estimates, the federal government represents about 8 percent of the United States economy, so the economic impact of a long government shutdown would eventually affect just about everybody. Even in the short term, some groups will notice. Ironically, some of those who will be affected most are those who like government least. Here's a look at four such groups:
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Alien fossils found in meteorite? Scientists urge skepticism.
Alien fossils have been discovered in meteorites from outer space, claims a NASA astrobiologist. Other scientists are urging caution.
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Huge fireball lights up sky over Eastern US
A massive fireball lit up the daytime sky over much of the East Coast on Monday, as what was most likely a meteor burned up in the earth's atmosphere.
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In Mississippi, snow-plowing tractors no match for latest winter storm
Snow and cold records are falling across the South as another winter storm blankets parts of Mississippi with half a foot of snow. One mayor admits he might have to buy a plow.
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Winter storm's airport impact: 13,000 canceled flights
As many fliers are discovering, airlines these days are canceling their flights well before a winter storm hits.
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In a NASA first, NanoSail-D spacecraft to set sail on the sunlight
NASA's NanoSail-D is expected to test a type of propulsion that taps the momentum of photons in sunlight. Advocates say solar sails provide the best way toward interstellar travel.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 01/10
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What's inside the moon? A fresh look at Apollo-era data offers clues.
Moonquake data collected in the Apollo era were supposed to help scientists understand what lay beneath the moon's crust. But only now do scientists have the know-how to unravel the answers.
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In Pictures: Meteors
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X-37B Space Plane: What's it for, exactly?
An analysis by the Union of Concerned Scientists suggests that just about everything that the Air Force's new X-37B robotic space plane can do could be done using cheaper technology.
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In Pictures: Space photos of the day: Rocket science
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Orionid meteor shower from Halley's Comet has big finish Thursday night
Orionid meteor shower will conclude Thursday night as the Earth finishes traversing through the debris field that follows Halley's Comet.
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In Pictures: Space photos of the day: Ignition
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NASA considering rail gun launch system
Rail guns, which use a magnetic field to accelerate a mass to high speeds, are being looked at by NASA as a potential space launch system.
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Perseid meteor shower probably won't pelt spacewalking astronauts, says NASA
The Perseid meteor shower poses minimal risk to spacewalking astronauts trying to repair the International Space Station, and might even offer them a spectacular show.
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Perseid meteor shower tonight: It's a spectacular troublemaker
Perseid meteor shower tonight is at its peak. It's the only meteor shower known to have killed a satellite and delayed a space-shuttle launch. Enter the Meteoroid Environment Office.
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Meteor shower August 2010: how you can get the best view
Meteor shower August 2010 peak comes early Friday. Emanating from the constellation Perseid, the meteor shower could yield sightings in some locations of up to 75 meteors an hour.
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Meteor shower over Alabama heralded by large fireball
Meteor shower enthusiasts will be able to enjoy this year's Perseids this week, which will peak on the night of August 12.
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Six great summer getaways...in space!
If you've got an adventurous spirit and a fat bank balance, these out-of-this-world holidays are for you.
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Lunar eclipse: The truth behind eclipses
Lunar eclipse: The study of eclipses has been a part of astronomy since its inception.
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