Treasure hunter uncovers 52500 Roman coins in England
London officials announced the discovery by Dave Crisp, a treasure hunter using a metal detector, of about 52 500 Roman coins worth an estimated 5 million dollars found in a field in southwestern England in April. The hoard features coins bearing Marcus Aurelius Carausius who ruled Britain and northern France in the late third century.
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French surgeon performs full-face transplant in Paris
A 35-year-old man with a genetic disorder received a full-face transplant at Henri-Mondor hospital outside Paris. The operation, led by Dr. Laurent Lantieri, included a new face with tear ducts and a chin allowing stubble. The patient, Jerome, reportedly gave two thumbs up after the June 27 procedure.
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Solar plane completes 24 hour solar flight test
A Swiss led experimental solar powered aircraft landed in Payerne after a full day test proving it can gather enough sun energy by day to stay aloft through night. The milestone moves the solar circumnavigation project closer to its goal of a globe spanning flight using only solar energy.
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Norway arrests tied to global al Qaida plots
Three suspects in Norway were arrested in a bomb plot linked to the same terrorist network that planned attacks on New York City and a British shopping mall. The plan involved peroxide bombs, echoing earlier plots in New York and Manchester.
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Spy swap unfolds with guilty pleas in major exchange
In the largest Cold War era swap, 10 confessed Russian agents living as U.S. citizens in the Northeast pleaded guilty to conspiracy in Manhattan and were deported in exchange for four Russians convicted of spying for the West. Officials said the swap could mend ties between Washington and Moscow amid suspicion.
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Presbyterian Assembly Approves Gay Clergy Policy Change
In Minneapolis the Presbyterian Church USA endorsed allowing noncelibate gays in committed relationships to serve as clergy, a first step toward broader inclusion. The measure passed 58 to 42 in general assembly, with final approval contingent on a majority of 173 presbyteries.
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Relief well timing tied to oil spread in Gulf spill
Officials said a relief well could be completed before mid August if conditions are favorable. The plan aims to intercept the Deepwater Horizon well about 18 000 feet below and seal it by pumping mud and concrete through rings until reaching the center pipe.
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