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Deflecting Earth-bound asteroids becoming a global effort

Europe is ramping up efforts to detect incoming asteroids. Scientists and astronauts met for the first time in Germany to discuss options for defending the Earth from asteroids.
Satellite collision highlights space-junk threat

The collision between a US and Russian satellite some 500 miles above Siberia has raised concerns about the threat posed by orbital garbage.

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Boy Scouts' historic vote on gays: lobbying right up to the end

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Scott Budnick works in the dining room as customers arrive for a free meal at the Mathewson Street Friendship Breakfast in Providence, R.I.

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Topic: United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses

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Deflecting Earth-bound asteroids becoming a global effort

Satellite collision highlights space-junk threat

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Boy Scouts' historic vote on gays: lobbying right up to the end

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