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Mayan pyramid bulldozed for road fill by construction company
Mayan pyramid bulldozed: The head of the Belize Institute of Archaeology, Jaime Awe, said the destruction at the Nohmul complex in northern Belize was detected late last week.
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Roommate's 911 call, rapid response thwarted UCF student's deadly plan (+video)
'His timeline got off,' Richard Beary, police chief at the University of Central Florida, said of would-be gunman James Seevakumaran. The ex-UCF student, who killed himself, may have been interrupted by police arriving on scene after a roommate's 911 call.
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Florida campus closed after explosive devices found (+video)
Florida campus closed by authorities investigating the apparent suicide of a man inside a dormitory on the University of Central Florida campus in Orlando also discovered weapons and explosive devices.
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Gun owners push back: a former marine's letter to Dianne Feinstein
Sen. Dianne Feinstein is proposing an assault weapons ban, but many Americans are ready to defend the Second Amendment at all costs. A former marine's open letter provides a window into the heated debate taking place.
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N.Y. newspaper's map of local gun owners: A cheat sheet for burglars? (+video)
Gun owners whose names and addresses were published on a 'gun map' in a New York newspaper are angry. But a county official suggests that the map shows burglars which homes to avoid.
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Scientists find new alien planet, smaller and hotter than Earth
The NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope reveals astronomers a new alien planet possibly covered with molten lava.
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Michelle Obama on the campaign trail in Florida
Obama reminded volunteers a few thousand votes could make the difference in an extremely close election in the fall.
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Florida scientists reduced to holding bake sale to fund NASA
In an effort to rescue planetary science projects amid budget cuts, scientists in Florida are holding bake sales and car washes to sway legislators to protect NASA's budget.
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Trayvon Martin case: use of Stand Your Ground law or pursuit of a black teen?
A grand jury in Florida and the US Justice Department will both probe the Feb. 26 shooting death of teenager Trayvon Martin. Key questions: Did the alleged gunman racially profile Trayvon? And did he use the Stand Your Ground law appropriately?
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Little girls or little women? The Disney princess effect
In today's highly sexualized environment – where 5-year-olds wear padded bras – some see the toddlers-and-tiaras Disney princess craze leading to the pre-teen pursuit of "hot" looks. Do little girls become little women too soon?
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Little girls or little women? The Disney princess effect
In today's highly sexualized environment – where 5-year-olds wear padded bras – some see the toddlers-and-tiaras Disney princess craze leading to the pre-teen pursuit of "hot" looks. Do little girls become little women too soon?
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Dow falls 253 points in the wake of alarming jobs report
The economy added zero jobs in August, and the stock market tumbled in response
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Hacker arrests: Why Anonymous might not be so anonymous
This week's arrests of 21 members of Anonymous in the US and Europe show that, given time and resources, cybersleuths can track down hackers. But doubts remain over whether authorites caught any big fish.
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Casey Anthony trial: As it draws to a close, deep mysteries remain
In the Casey Anthony murder trial, there's been no confession, no eye witnesses, and no direct physical evidence capable of telling the tale with scientific certainty. Closing arguments begin Sunday.
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Osama bin Laden dead, but no 'peace dividend'
Osama bin Laden death cheered many Americans, but not US markets or economists. Osama bin Laden death will have little effect on business or military spending.
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Republicans' two-point plan to create jobs: Can it work?
Don't like what Democrats have offered so far to cure unemployment? Here's a look at the Republican plan to create jobs – and what economists think of it.
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No travel to 'terrorist' countries for Florida state universities: court
A challenge to a 2006 law banning state university-funded travel to countries the US deems sponsors of terrorism was struck down Tuesday. Florida-based international scholars say the decision will disrupt studies.
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King Kong comes back to life in 'King Kong 360 3-D' at Universal Studios
King Kong has been resurrected at Universal Studios. 'King Kong 360 3-D,' an immersive addition to the studio tour, will launch on July 1.
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Gulf oil spill: Judge won't budge on deep-water drilling moratorium
A federal judge said Thursday that he will not reconsider his decision to overturn a six month deep-water drilling moratorium stemming from the Gulf oil spill. That means Interior Secretary Ken Salazar might need to look for a Plan B.
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Falcon 9 launch takes place after aborted attempt
The private Falcon 9 rocket blasts off Friday afternoon from a Florida launch pad.
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Falcon 9 rocket launch aborted
A glitch just before liftoff has delayed the maiden voyage of the privately owned Falcon 9 rocket.
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Falcon 9 inaugural flight has a lot riding on it
There will be many eyes checking out the inaugural flight of the private Falcon 9 rocket Friday, launching from Florida.
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Gulf oil spill: Questions unanswered, residents try legal action
State attorneys general, commercial fishing organizations, and environmental groups are pressing BP to provide more information on the cause of the massive Gulf oil spill.
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