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Flight of the RoboBee: Tiny hovering robot creates buzz
The successful controlled flight of the tiny RoboBee – designed by a team at Harvard – represents a key step in the development of insect-size drones with a range of potential uses.
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Chaplain, Korean War hero, to receive medal of honor 62 years after his death
Chaplain Emil Kapaun was credited with saving hundreds of soldiers during the Korean War and received the Distinguished Service Cross and many other medals. On April 11 President Barack Obama will award him the Medal of Honor posthumously.
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First lady's anti-obesity campaign ignites change in food industry
First lady Michelle Obama's anti-obesity campaign, "Let's Move," has inspired some in the food industry to change. Wal-Mart, doing its part to incorporate the first lady's anti-obesity campaign into its stores, has started labeling foods. Others ignore her recommendations as government intrusion.
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Commuter bus collides with school bus in N.J., 17 injured
No students were on the Old Bridge school bus, which was on its way to pick up children at an apartment complex, officials said.
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IAEA steps up pressure on Iran with condemnation of its nuclear defiance
Russia and China – reversing earlier stances – joined today in the IAEA's near-unanimous vote expressing 'serious concern' over Iran's nuclear program.
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Terrorism & Security World powers watch IAEA talks for signs of Iranian flexibility (+video)
Today's meeting between Iran and the IAEA to set up a framework to investigate a controversial Iranian military site is also seen as a warmup for Moscow talks later this month.
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'Programmable matter' can fold itself into an origami airplane
'Programmable matter': Scientists have invented self-folding sheets that can flex themselves into origami airplanes and boats.
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Obama says Iran must take 'concrete steps' on nuclear issues
The talks in Geneva were historic, but some experts say Iran gained prestige without having to concede much.
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US officials ratchet up pressure on Pakistan over Taliban militants
On eve of White House summit, Pakistani officials push back against the impression that they're responding to Washington pressure.
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Europe and the US attempt to mend fences, but deep rifts remain
Ahead of the G-20 summit, Spain decides to withdraw troops from Kosovo and investigate Bush officials for torture.
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US considers broadening drone airstrikes in Pakistan
Obama urged to expand attacks beyond tribal areas to territory controlled by the Pakistani government.
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China's crackdown in Tibet complicates US-Chinese ties
China's foreign minister will visit Washington today amid tension over Tibet and a US-China naval clash in the South China Sea.
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At Gaza donor conference, Clinton vows to pursue Middle East peace
The US pledged $900 million, but said the money would not go to Hamas.
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Holbrooke begins 'listening tour'
The special representative launched his three-day visit in Pakistan Tuesday with an aim to 'listen and learn,' but also to urge the US ally to eliminate its militant havens.
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Palestinian and Israeli exchanges shake Gaza cease-fire
A roadside bomb hits Israeli forces, and Israel responds with airstrike.
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Azerbaijan threatens to muzzle independent radio
Foreign licenses, such as the BBC's, could be yanked as Baku tilts away from the West.
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Syria downplays troop buildup on Lebanese border
Damascus says it's merely beefing up border security. But the US issued Syria a strong warning, and Israeli troops are on alert.
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North Korea threatens to renew nuclear program
Washington wants to verify that disarmament is underway, but Pyongyang says that further inspections would undermine its sovereignty.
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Russia threatens to suspend NATO cooperation
Moscow believes the US-Poland deal for a missile defense system makes it more vulnerable to a nuclear attack.
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