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California fireball produces jackpot for meteorite hunters (+video)

Meteorite hunter finds pieces of a mini-bus sized meteor that lit up in the skies above California and Nevada this week. More pieces of the meteor are expected to be found as hunters scour the area.
Smugglers' air force? Drug war sees rise in use of ultralight planes.

Ultralight planes have become an increasingly popular vehicle for smugglers in the US-Mexico border drug war. The aircraft are hard to spot and can haul hundreds of pounds of illicit cargo.
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Fed up with Phoenix, Tucson talks secession from Arizona

Arizona's conservative politics – and Phoenix's dominant role – lead some in Tucson to call for secession. It's a divide that dates back to the 1800s.
Green Economics
Blizzards will hit Heathrow again: How to prepare?

Blizzards like the storm that grounded most of British Airways' fleet are increasingly likely, say climate researchers. How will smart planners lessen the economic damage?
Clues to the cause of the Libya plane crash

Photos already offer clues to the cause of the Afriqiyah Airways Libyan plane crash Wednesday, says an aviation safety expert. And some are asking, why is a 10-year-old Dutch boy the sole survivor?
Navy T-39N jet crash: Why train with low-level flights?

Investigators are searching for the cause of a US Navy T-39N trainer jet crash in Georgia. Before the crash, the plane was seen flying at low levels, which can be 'terribly unforgiving,' an expert says.
Passenger yells 'kill all the Jews,' but air rage is declining

Two unruly passengers caused security emergencies Wednesday, putting the US on edge after the failed Christmas Day terror attempt. But reports of air rage are actually going down.
The New Economy
Foreclosure surprise: 10 fastest-growing problem cities are newcomers

A look at the Top 10 fast-growing foreclosure cities.
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Air France pilots urge change in air-speed sensors

Clues to Flight 447's failure may lie in Airbus tail section found Monday. Some airlines are starting to replace the instruments, known as Pitot tubes.
Cowboy comfort food

A trip down a mountain trail revealed a tasty dish.
Back-to-basics biking movement takes hold in cities

'Fixie' riders, seeking adventure, dart through streets with bravura and no brakes.
Going native with plants: A new-old direction for water conservation

Different species of native plants can help communities tackle issues with too much or too little water.