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Nigeria Launches Satellites for Crop Monitoring, Urban Planning

Two satellites launched on Wednesday by Nigeria will help the African nation monitor weather patterns and resource management. The launch happened in Yasny, in Southern Russia.

Gundlach counters testimony of co-defendant in trial

Star bond fund manager Jeffrey Gundlach denied in court testimony that he requested his co-workers gather anything "we might need" from his former employer, Trust Company of the West.

Tampa Police Prevented Teen's Columbine-style School Plot

Jared Cano was expelled from the Florida school more than a year ago for an off-campus incident. It is alleged that Cano planned to set off many homemade pipe bombs on the first day of school next week. Two assistant principals were also targets, authorities have told the media.

Dutch Team Makes Bulletproof Skin from Spider Silk and Human Skin Cells [VIDEO]

Bulletproof skin has been preserved in Hollywood movies, but a team of Dutch scientists has claimed to have bridge the gap between science and science fiction by making such skin a reality. Dutch artist Jalila Essaïdi along with the Forensic Genomics Consortium Netherlands (FGCN) said they have made a piece of bulletproof skin from spider silk and human skin cells.

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Quick-Thinking Neighbor Chases Kidnapper, Saves 6-year-old Girl

A New Mexico man who witnessed a little girl's abduction pursued her kidnapper in a high-speed car chase.

New York City Dump Truck Crashes Through Wall, Dangles 30 Feet Above Ground

Driver rescued by Fire Department

Tampa Police Thwart Columbine-Style School Bomb Plot, Suspect Expelled Student

Tampa high school principal Chris Farkas said Wednesday that threats are common among large schools but most aren't credible. According to the San Francisco Examiner, Farkas said that "fear set in" after an expelled student was arrested for devising a plan to blow up Freedom High School.

U.S. 2011 Extreme Weather Damage To-Date: $35 Billion

The United States has already tied its full-year record for storm damage -- with more than $35 billion in damage from tornadoes, floods and heat waves -- the National Weather Service said, and there are still 4 1/2 months left in 2011, including hurricane season.

Seychelles Shark Attack Kills Honeymooner, Plus Tips on How to Prevent Shark Attacks

As Britain's Prince William and Kate celebrated their honeymoon in the archipelago in May, the Seychelles have become one of the most sought tourist attractions and honeymoon locations. The high-end beautiful archipelago popular for honeymooners witnessed a tragedy Wednesday after a shark mauled a British man as his newly-wed wife watched in horror.

Brooklyn Rapper Kampane Found Torched in SUV

The 33-year-old Brooklyn native was reportedly shot once before his body was burned by his assailants.

Tampa Teen Charged in 'Catastrophic' School Bomb Plot

Tampa police arrested an expelled student who they suspected was preparing to carry out a catastrophic attack on a Tampa High School after bomb-making materials were found in his home.

Moon May Be 200 Million Years Younger Than Thought: Scientists

According to a new analysis of lunar rocks, the Moon may turn out to be 4.36 billion years old, up to 200 million years younger than previously thought.

L.A. gasoline jumps 9 cents on EIA draw - trade

Wholesale gasoline differentials jumped 9 cents on Wednesday after the U.S. Energy Information Administration reported a 1.78-million-barrel draw last week on West Coast gasoline stocks, traders said.

A Breakthrough in Prostate Cancer Research

International researchers have found five gene variant linked to deadly prostate cancer that could lead to better diagnosis and eventually treatment.

Flash Mobs: 5 Things to Know

Flash mobs are increasing -- and becoming increasingly dangerous and frightening. Why is this phenomenon happening, and how can it be stopped?

Teen Planned Tampa School Bomb Plot: Police

Tampa law enforcement officials took a 17-year-old male into custody after they discovered that the boy was planning an attack on a local high school, Tampa Police Chief Jane Castor said Wednesday. Police said that they found explosive materials and a manifesto outlining a minute-by-minute attack on Freedom High School in the teenager's room.

Swedish Wolf Endangered By Poaching, No More Hunting This Winter

Swedish government paused the licensed hunting of wolves this winter, as a response to the EU Commission's criticism against the licensed wolf hunt.

Casey Anthony Verdict 'Not Guilty' but Parents Want to Talk to Dr. Phil

Cindy and George Anthony, the parents of the woman accused and subsequently acquitted of murdering her two-year-old daughter using duct tape and chloroform, have agreed to tell their story on the Dr. Phil show. It is unclear what will be discussed and what incriminating facts, if any, will emerge.

Analysts: Deal with Emirates, Win-Lose for Qantas

Mile-High Club: Airline Shows Sex Film In-Flight

Is a film called "The Female Orgasm Explained" appropriate for a settle as public as an airplane?

Humans Responsible for Half of Arctic Ice Loss, Study Says

New research indicates that Arctic sea ice may temporarily stabilize or expand over the next few decades after its rapid retreat that saw a historical peak in July. Arctic ice has been declining since the start of satellite monitoring in 1979, and half of the trend is attributed to human activity, the study also revealed.

Giant Rodent, Weighing 100 Pounds, Spotted in California

A giant South American capybara rodent weighing at least 100 pounds has been spotted at a California waste-water treatment facility, but has since disappeared in the brush, a wildlife official said on Tuesday, adding that it is apparently an escaped pet.

Google Doodle celebrates Pierre de Fermat's 410th Birthday

Pierre de Fermat and His 'Most Difficult Math Problem' Celebrated by Google Doodle

Wednesday, Google Doogle celebrates Pierre de Fermat's 410th birthday, with his Last Theorem represented by:xn + yn ? znThe formula is written on a blackboard on the Google main page, over a barely readable "Google" overwritten by this "remarkable" proof by the French mathematician and lawyer.

American Student Found Dead in Australian University

Emily Spickler, a 19-year-old American student and a part-time model, was found dead in her dorm at the University of Southern Queensland in Toowoomba, police officials said.

Man Claims to be 500-year-old Vampire, Bites Woman for Blood

In a bizarre incident, a teenager claimed to be a 500-year-old vampire and said he had a "need-to-feed" on blood.

Hot Victoria?s Secret Angels in New ?Showstopper? Collection Campaign [PHOTOS & VIDEO]

Making heads turn once again are the sensational, ravishing "angels" from Victoria's Secret with the new Showstopper campaign promoting a range of designer bras.

Breeann Rodriguez's Body Found in Ditch

Authorities in Missouri believe they have found the remains of Breeann Rodriguez, the 3-year-old girl who went missing on Aug. 6.

Mid-air Adventure: How to Walk Above the Ground? [PHOTOS]

Walking above the ground or mid-air on a rope or wire is not so uncommon a sight. But slacklining is an exclusive mid-air adventure that involves a practice of walking on stretchable nylon rope.

Celina Cass Murder Mystery: Investigators Losing Hope

The suspicious death of the 12-year-old New Hampshire girl Celina Cass remains a mystery to the investigators as they haven't been able to follow a potential lead in finding out what exactly happened to her on the night she went missing

NASA: Honeycomb Carbon Crystals Found on Galaxies Hold Clues on How Life Developed on Earth.

NASA: Honeycomb Carbon Crystals Found on Galaxies Hold Clues to How Life Developed on Earth

NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope has announced a possible first-ever cosmic detection of flat carbon flakes called graphene in two small galaxies outside the solar system. Upon confirmation, researchers believe that it might hold vital clues on how life developed on Earth.

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