Mars rovers exceed mission expectations on Mars
The two Mars rovers Spirit and Opportunity, launched in January 2004, far outlived their three month design life and exceed expectations as they traverse seven miles in extreme cold and dust. They have found evidence that water once flowed on Mars, aided by dust devils that cleaned their solar panels.
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Mars Rovers Spirit and Opportunity Breakthroughs on Mars
NASA reports the twin rovers Opportunity and Spirit recovered solar power and achieved major milestones. Opportunity found evidence of ancient water near the surface while Spirit became the first rover to climb an extraterrestrial hill, including Husband Hill, marking a historic Mars traversal.
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Mother of 5 Fights Music Industry Suit
Patricia Santangelo of White Plains says she never downloaded music but was sued by the industry along with more than 16,000 others accused of pirating via file sharing. She battles for thousands in settlements, representing herself as a single mother of five.
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South Carolina Ends Minibottle Law After 22 Years
South Carolina voters and lawmakers moved to end the minibottle rule, allowing bars and restaurants to pour from liter bottles starting Sunday. The change also shifts liquor taxation to five percent on every drink as the state embraces free pouring and larger bottles in celebration.
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