Levin: could be more e-mails from Ft. Hood suspect
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The government intercepted at least 18 e-mails between the alleged Fort Hood gunman and a radical Muslim cleric, and a key senator says there could be more communications that might have tipped off law enforcement or military officials....
Atlantis astronauts take 2nd spacewalk of mission
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) -- An astronaut anticipating the birth of his daughter at any moment embarked on the first spacewalk of his career Saturday, tackling a load of maintenance work outside the International Space Station....
Motown caps 50th anniversary with hometown gala
DETROIT (AP) -- Berry Gordy founded what would become Motown Records a half-century ago with an $800 loan. Today, that would get you two tickets with a bit to spare to the Motown 50 Golden Gala....
Michael Jackson glove among items at music auction
NEW YORK (AP) -- A collection of Michael Jackson memorabilia, including the now iconic rhinestone-studded glove he wore when he performed his first moonwalk dance in 1983, is being sold at auction....
UC students occupy buildings to protest fee hike
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) -- Dozens of demonstrators who barricaded themselves inside a campus building at the University of California, Berkeley in a protest over fee hikes and budget cuts were removed late Friday, bringing the daylong occupation to an end, university officials said....
China says 42 dead, 66 trapped in mine explosion
BEIJING (AP) -- A gas explosion tore through a state-run coal mine in northern China on Saturday, killing 42 people and leaving 66 others trapped underground as rescuers worked hastily to save them....
Italian police arrest 2 linked to Mumbai attacks
ROME (AP) -- Italian police on Saturday arrested a Pakistani father and son accused of helping fund and providing logistical support for last year's terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India, authorities said....
Quick restart of Big Bang machine stuns scientists
GENEVA (AP) -- Scientists moved Saturday to prepare the world's largest atom smasher for exploring the depths of matter after successfully restarting the $10 billion machine following more than a year of repairs....
Rocket hits outside luxury hotel in Afghan capital
KABUL (AP) -- A rocket hit outside the luxury Serena Hotel in Afghanistan's capital late Saturday, wounding two people, the Interior Ministry said....
Pope and Anglican leader agree on closer relations
VATICAN CITY (AP) -- The archbishop of Canterbury held his first talks Saturday with Pope Benedict XVI since the Roman Catholic church's unprecedented invitation to disaffected Anglicans, with the Vatican saying the two sides still want to press ahead for closer relations....
GOP: Health test recommendations could affect care
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Republicans are seizing on this week's recommendations for fewer Pap smears and mammograms to fuel concern about government-rationed medical care - and to try to chip away support by women for President Barack Obama's proposed health care overhaul....
Fired therapist: Stressed Marines get shoddy care
CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (AP) -- Marines treated at Camp Lejeune for post-traumatic stress had to undergo therapy for months in temporary trailers where they could hear bomb blasts, machine-gun fire and war cries through the thin walls, according to servicemen and their former psychiatrist....
Guidelines for cancer screening differ by group
Bishops discuss authority over Catholic colleges
BALTIMORE (AP) -- Fallout continues from the summer controversy over the University of Notre Dame awarding an honorary degree to President Barack Obama, who supports abortion rights....
Tamiflu-resistant swine flu cluster reported in NC
ATLANTA (AP) -- Four North Carolina patients at a single hospital tested positive for a type of swine flu that is resistant to Tamiflu, health officials said Friday....
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NOAA Installs System to Improve Safety and Efficiency of Ships along the Cherry Point Reach in Washington State
Ship captains and pleasure boaters can now get free real-time information on water and weather conditions for Cherry Point, Wash., from a newly installed NOAA ocean observing system that makes piloting a ship safer and more efficient.
NOAA: Combined Global Surface Temperature Was Sixth Warmest for October
The combined global land and ocean surface temperature was the sixth warmest October on record, according to NOAA’s National Climatic Data Center in Asheville, N.C. Based on records going back to 1880, the monthly National Climatic Data Center analysis is part of the suite of climate services NOAA provides.
When it Comes to CO2, What Goes Up Isn’t Always Coming Down
The ocean and the land are natural sponges, or sinks, that absorb carbon dioxide, or CO2, from the atmosphere. But a group of international scientists, including two from NOAA, have found that the emissions are outpacing the ability of the sinks to soak up the excess CO2.
Significant Ozone Hole Remains Over Antarctica
The Antarctic ozone hole, which fluctuates throughout the late winter and spring in the southern hemisphere, reached its 2009 peak circumference in late September, according to measurements by NOAA researchers. Slightly smaller than the North American continent, the ozone hole covered 9.2 million square miles, according to NOAA satellite observations. This ranks as the 10th largest since satellite measurements began in 1979.
NOAA Releases Expanded World Ocean Database
NOAA today released the World Ocean Database 2009, the largest, most comprehensive collection of scientific information about the oceans with records dating as far back as 1800. This product is part of the climate services provided by NOAA.
Washington State Toxic Algae Threatens Razor Clam Harvesting and Coastal Economy
A year-long shutdown in recreational razor clam digging, a major tourist attraction and local tradition in Washington state, could potentially result in as much as $22 million in lost revenue to coastal counties, according to a new report by NOAA and the University of Washington. Reduced lodging, transportation, and dining sales would also translate to a direct loss in labor income of $13.3 million to residents of affected areas, including a small commercial fishery.
New Study Uncovers Key Role of Bacteria in the Formation of ‘Red Tide’ Algal Blooms
According to a new study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, NOAA and NOAA-funded university scientists are closer to understanding why “red tides,” called harmful algal blooms form. These toxic harmful algal blooms threaten marine ecosystems, human health, and cost local and regional economies millions of dollars annually through fishery closures, recreation and tourism losses.
NOAA Deploys New ‘Smart Buoy’ off Annapolis
NOAA deployed the seventh in a series of smart buoys to monitor weather conditions and water quality in the Chesapeake Bay today. The buoy, located at the mouth of Severn River near Annapolis, Md., will be used by commercial and recreational boaters to navigate safely and provide data for educators and scientists to monitor the Bay's changing conditions.
United States Pushes for Strong Measures to Protect Bluefin Tuna
Dr. Jane Lubchenco, under secretary of commerce for oceans and atmosphere and NOAA administrator issued the following statement urging the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) to heed the scientific advice and adopt measures that will end overfishing in the Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean and put bluefin tuna on the path to recovery. The ICCAT is scheduled to meet this week in Brazil.
1st Senate vote looms on health legislation
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A crucial first Senate vote on President Barack Obama's health care overhaul in a rare Saturday night session looms as a test of Democratic unity and the president's prestige....
Obama trumpets Asia trip as boost to US economy
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama's eight-day trip to Asia produced no tangible wins for the United States, though he is citing talks with Asian allies that he says could help create thousands of jobs and open new markets for American goods in the future....
Levin: could be more e-mails from Ft. Hood suspect
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The government intercepted at least 18 e-mails between the alleged Fort Hood gunman and a radical Muslim cleric, and a key senator says there could be more communications that might have tipped off law enforcement or military officials....
Analysis: Outlook for tough Iran sanctions is dim
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Obama administration is shifting the focus of its Iran policy from talk to sanctions, but the prospect of winning early international support for toughened new penalties appears dim....
GOP: Health test recommendations could affect care
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Republicans are seizing on this week's recommendations for fewer Pap smears and mammograms to fuel concern about government-rationed medical care - and to try to chip away support by women for President Barack Obama's proposed health care overhaul....
B&N Nook sells out, too late for holiday orders
NEW YORK (AP) -- Consumers who haven't yet ordered Barnes & Noble's electronic book reader, the Nook, won't see one before Christmas....
Sony hopes online service will build brand loyalty
TOKYO (AP) -- Sony's new online service connecting the whole range of its gadgets to downloadable content like movies and games should help build brand loyalty, a top executive said Friday....
Dell's profit, stock drop on weak quarterly report
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Some of the computer industry's biggest players - such as IBM Corp., Intel Corp. and Hewlett-Packard Co. - have wowed Wall Street this fall with stronger-than-expected profits....
200 Web sites spread al-Qaida's message in English
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) -- Increasing numbers of English-language Web sites are spreading al-Qaida's message to Muslims in the West. They translate writings and sermons once largely out of reach of English readers and often feature charismatic clerics like Anwar al-Awlaki, who exchanged dozens of e-mails with the Army psychiatrist accused of the Fort Hood shootings....
Web sites cater to for-sale-by-owner home sellers
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Selling a home without a real estate agent can save thousands of dollars in commission fees, but it can also be a painstaking, confusing task....
NYC official: 98 percent of airport bag scales OK
NEW YORK (AP) -- New York City officials say virtually all of the luggage scales at the city's two major airports are accurately calibrated....
US carriers' passenger revenue down in October
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Passenger revenue among U.S. airlines fell 15 percent in October compared to the same month last year, an industry trade group said Friday....
3 more Tahoe ski resorts to open for season
RENO, Nev. (AP) -- Three more Lake Tahoe-area ski resorts plan to open for the season this week....
Cruise ships will not be used for Olympic lodging
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) -- An Olympic accommodation plan in which thousands of visitors would have stayed on cruise ships has been called off because of the rough economy....
Snowbird Ski Resort in Utah opens for winter
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort is opening for the winter ski season....
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