New evidence bolsters greenhouse effect theory
Scientists at Columbia University report strong new data suggesting carbon dioxide pollution is warming the Earth. The detected warming aligns with model predictions of where the effect should be most pronounced, supporting but not directly proving the CO2 mechanism behind global warming and tied to broader NASA findings of 1880 onwards warming.
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Scientists find warming signals in polar regions
Researchers at Columbia's Lamont-Doherty Geological Observatory report warming signals linked to rising carbon dioxide in high latitude regions. The study, supported by the NSF, focuses on Arctic and Antarctic areas where snow and ice feedbacks amplify effects, suggesting stronger support for greenhouse theory though evidence remains circumstantial.
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Czar Nicholas II to be Canonized with 8000 Martyrs
The Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia plans canonization of 8000 martyrs including Nicholas II Alexandra and their children. A monastery in upstate New York supplied part of the list, with a full list due Thursday. The ceremony is set for October 31 and November 1, the largest since 1920.
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Iran Spurns Amnesty Appeal as Executions Continue
Ayatollah Khomeini dismissed Amnesty International's call to halt executions calling it satanic and said Iran will press on. Tehran Radio reported 27 more opponents executed, part of over 3,350 killed since 1979. He urged Arabs to topple their rulers and Iraqis to rise against Saddam Hussein. A Hormuz Strait storm killed over 200 and wrecked boats, with 45 bodies recovered as rescuers searched for survivors.
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Pope John Paul II Appears Behind Glass Lectern
Pope John Paul II delivered his Sunday blessing from behind a bullet proof glass lectern in his Vatican window marking his first appearance at his private apartments since return. Vatican sources note he had never used a lectern for the Sunday blessing before. He moved back to the Vatican residence after more than five months following the May shooting.
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Nijinsky daughter stars in She Dances Alone film
Kyra Nijinsky daughter of Vaslav Nijinsky appears as herself in the film She Dances Alone which had its American premiere at the San Francisco Film Festival. The fictional tale centers on her lifelong memory of her father who died insane in 1950. Co stars include Max Von Sydow Bud Cort and Patrick Dupond portrays Nijinsky.
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Ormandy in Stable Condition After Lung Blood Clot
Eugene Ormandy, conductor laureate of the Philadelphia Orchestra, is in good condition under treatment for a small pulmonary blood clot. A Pennsylvania Hospital spokeswoman said the 81 year old was moved to a private room and would likely stay through Saturday as doctors treat the clot with anti-coagulants.
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Nuclear pioneer warns of much greater danger
Dr. John Gofman, a Manhattan Project pioneer who isolated plutonium, says government and industry radiation estimates are underestimated by 50 times and genetic risks to future generations are seriously understated. He warns about children's higher cancer sensitivity and questions safety claims in nuclear power.
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Strong quake strikes Colombia and Venezuela border
A powerful earthquake near the Colombia Venezuela border killed at least ten people and injured many more. In Cucuta 4 died and 67 were hurt as buildings toppled and a hospital evacuated patients to a parking area. Venpres cited six dead in western Venezuela and numerous injuries from landslides. The quake measured 5.8 on the Richter scale.
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