Air Force Academy opens pagan worship space in Colorado
The U S Air Force Academy designates an outdoor worship area for Druid and Earth centered religions atop a hill on campus. The double circle of stones was moved to prevent rolling and threats to buildings. The academy already provides facilities for Christians Jews Muslims and Buddhists.
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Alaska Marmot Day Celebrates Ground Squirrel Tradition
Alaska marks Marmot Day after former Gov Sarah Palin signed a year old bill proposed by Sen Linda Menard of Wasilla. The law designates February 2 as Marmot Day and promotes educational activities around marmots despite no local groundhogs.
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High speed rail funding faces long road to completion
The $8 billion stimulus for 13 high speed rail corridors may start projects but won’t finish any. State funds are tight, with much relying on federal help amid spending cuts. Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn welcomed over $1 billion, while Obama proposals add billions but may not cover total costs.
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Haiti adoption debate deepens as arrests fuel moratorium call
The Haiti quake spurs a fierce clash over international adoption with calls for a long moratorium on new Haitian adoptions amid concerns over trafficking and chaos. U.S. Baptist families were arrested near Port-au-Prince as lawmakers, aid groups and UNICEF urge tracing families and establishing safe alternatives.
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Obama retools NASA moon plan into private rocket push
President Obama shifts NASA away from the $100 billion moon return, reallocating funds to dramatic new rocket technologies including in orbit fueling. The plan adds $6 billion over five years to spur private spaceship development and allocates $2.5 billion for climate research while extending the ISS life. NASA’s annual budget stands at $19 billion with possible manned flights to private ships by 2016.
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