Troopers deployed to homes of Wisconsin Democratic senators
Wisconsin troopers were dispatched to the homes of AWOL Democratic senators as Republicans push to curb public employee unions. The Assembly neared a vote after marathon debate and filibustering, with Gov. Walker urging a budget reducing measure while Democrats demand compromise to preserve collective bargaining. ]]>
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Republicans soften tough talk on unions in several states
Amid protests in Wisconsin and beyond, Republicans in Indiana Ohio and Michigan signal a shift away from hard line anti union bills. Governors urge restraint and lawmakers push to soften or delay measures while Democrats flee to deny quorum.
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Earliest Arctic burial reveals cold age of Alaska child
Scientists report in Science that about 11 500 years ago a 3 year old child from the Upper Sun River site in central Alaska was laid to rest in a seasonal residence. The find shows early Arctic life included family use of fish and small mammals and marks the first evidence of burial behavior in North American Arctic peoples. The child, named Xaasaa Cheege Ts eniin by the Healy Lake Tribe, provides new clues about early settler life and gender from DNA hopes.
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Discovery’s Last Blastoff Heads Toward Space Station
Throngs at Cape Canaveral watched Discovery, the world’s most traveled shuttle, depart for the International Space Station on a mission that opens the end of the shuttle era. Six veteran astronauts embarked after nearly four months of fuel tank repairs, as the team anticipated a museum retirement once it returns in 11 days.
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Discovery 39th launch marks end of shuttle era
NASA's three surviving shuttles remain Atlantis and Endeavour with two missions left to complete the 30-year program. Discovery's 39th and final flight faced an Air Force computer hiccup but lifted off three minutes late with two seconds to spare. Launch director Mike Leinbach called it a great way to go out.
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Discovery lifts off on farewell shuttle flight from Kennedy
Commander Steven Lindsey salutes the crowd as Discovery ends its final sea level launch. The shuttle arcs into a blue sky over the Atlantic delivering supplies and a humanoid robot to the ISS, with Scott Kelly noting expected crewed arrival in a few days. NASA plans retiring the shuttle fleet this summer to shift to private orbital flights and deep space exploration. About 40,000 guests at Kennedy Space Center witnessed the historic lift off, joined by Congress members and Florida Governor Rick Scott.
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Government shutdown myths debunked with practical effects
The article explains that a government shutdown would not halt essential services. Social Security checks would go out, military and postal operations continue, and many agencies stay open, while nonessential functions suspend. It argues past shutdowns were manageable and mostly caused minor inconveniences rather than crisis.
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