Recall drive nears Wisconsin governor election
Democrats filed more than 1 million signatures to recall Governor Scott Walker in Wisconsin, with 845 000 from Lt Governor Rebecca Kleefisch and petitions targeting four GOP state senators. The volume nearly matches Walker’s 2010 vote total and surpasses the threshold to trigger a recall, officials said.
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White nose fungus kills 6.7 million bats across 16 states
The U S Fish and Wildlife Service estimates up to 6.7 million bats have died from white nose syndrome since its New York discovery, amid surveys in northeastern states. Biologists warn of potential extinction risk for little brown bats, northern long eared bats and tri colored bats.
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Romney says he pays about 15 percent in taxes
Romney disclosed an effective federal tax rate of about 15 percent tied to investment gains and dividends. He noted $374,327.62 in speech income for the year and hinted at releasing at least one year of returns in April while facing pressure over his tax filings during the South Carolina primary.
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Concordia Captain defied orders during evacu ation
An Italian Coast Guard audio tape reveals Costa Concordia captain Francesco Schettino refused to reboard the sinking liner to direct evacuations, claiming darkness and list as the ship tipped. Eleven dead, two dozen missing as divers recover bodies. Schettino arrested and held under house arrest amid looming manslaughter and abandoning ship charges.
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Martian rocks fall to Earth from July meteor shower
Scientists confirm 15 pounds of rocks collected in Morocco originated on Mars. The meteorite shower, seen years earlier and found in December, marks the fifth verified Martian meteorite fall. The rocks fetch high prices and offer rare Mars life insights.
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Martian Meteorite Samples Reveal Long Earth Containment
The article notes that most other Martian meteorite samples remained on Earth for millions of years, with the discussed pieces spending extensive time in terrestrial storage before study.
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Obesity rates in U S plateau after decades of rise
Government data show adult obesity at 35.7 percent in 2009 2010, up from 30.5 percent in 1999 2010, with a slower rise since the 1980s 1990s. Among youths ages 6 19 boys rose 29 percent, surpassing girls, as CDC researchers note a possible plateau.
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Internet piracy battle pits tech firms against media giants
House committee hearings on anti piracy bills draw support and opposition from both parties as major tech firms and publishers clash over safeguards. White House memo opposes Internet censorship while stressing action against foreign piracy and preserving online freedom.
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