Spirit rover studies flaky Martian rock Mimi before longer trek
NASA's Spirit halted to inspect a flaky rock named Mimi as it nears a planned approach to 82 feet this morning and another similar distance this afternoon. Mission manager Jim Erickson notes the rock's flakiness could reveal layering and a rock formed over time rather than from a single volcanic event.
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Raids in Afghanistan Arrest Suspects and Seize Weapons
American forces backed by warplanes sealed off two villages in southern Helmand province and detained two men, Mulvi Abdul Ghafar and Gul Agha, suspected of ties to Taliban commander Mullah Dadullah. Afghan police and NATO-led troops in Kabul arrested one suspect and seized arms and terror-related material in another raid. About 60 U.S. soldiers supported the southern operation.
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Palestinian Authority Sells Jawal Stake to Pay Salaries
The Palestinian Authority sold its 85 percent Jawal stake to Partel for 43 million dollars to fund the salaries of about 125000 government workers. The move aligns with privatization plans and reduces state holdings in the telecom sector.
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San Francisco Overwhelmed By Same-Sex Marriage Licenses
San Francisco officials faced a backlog as hundreds of gay and lesbian couples lined up for licenses at City Hall. Officials said they could issue 400 licenses in weekend hours but granted 600 on Saturday and planned for 320 more on Sunday, with about 270 weddings completed by midafternoon and more than 1,000 licenses expected in four days.
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Fires kill 92 in shopping center and temple in China
A fire at a northeastern shopping center in Jilin city killed 53 people and injured 71 while a separate temple fire in Zhejiang killed 39. Officials said both blazes were under investigation as China faces a surge of deadly accidents amid government safety vows.
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