Robot probe to study lunar ice in polar crater
A planned October launch of a robot craft aims to probe a vast lunar south pole region suspected to harbor water ice in a slurry beneath soil and rock. Pentagon scientists report radio signals from an unmanned military craft reveal an electronic signature akin to a dirty lake in permanently shadowed crater areas.
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CAT scan method eases appendicitis diagnosis says radiology team
A group at Massachusetts General Hospital presented a CAT scan based approach to appendicitis that is easier to interpret and cost effective, potentially reducing unnecessary surgeries. The study was shared at the Radiological Society of North America meeting in Chicago.
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Hawaii judge blocks ban on gay marriage licenses
A Hawaii judge ruled the states denial of marriage licenses to gay couples unconstitutional, saying no compelling reason supported the ban. The decision, likely to be appealed, comes amid national debate and polling showing broad opposition to same sex marriage among Hawaii residents.
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Study casts doubt on breast cancer link with abortion
A Netherlands study questions previous links between abortion and breast cancer. Recall bias from inaccurate abortion histories may bias results, casting doubt on the purported association amid a heated, ongoing debate.
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Americans save more but not enough to meet retirement goals
The Workplace Pulse survey shows average annual retirement savings rose to 2388 in 1996, up 11 percent from 1995, while income expectations climbed to 26256 a year. It notes large gaps for various age groups and urges higher monthly savings to reach the target income.
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Washington
NASA weighs trimming shuttle Columbia run to Friday
NASA officials told astronauts aboard the space shuttle Columbia that the extra day added earlier might be dropped due to worsening weather forecasts for Kennedy Space Center. Flight controllers considered moving the landing from Thursday to Friday, though commander Kenneth Cockrell and his crew preferred staying aloft until Friday.
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