NASA seeks oldest light in universe with MAP mission
Cape Canaveral AP A NASA spacecraft named the Microwave Anisotropy Probe is set to launch this weekend to study the afterglow of the Big Bang about 400 000 years after creation. The $95 million observatory will be positioned one million miles from Earth to observe faint microwave radiation and determine the universe s age content shape and fate with ultra precise measurements over a two year orbit.
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Conservationists hold hope for tigers
AP reports a Wildlife Conservation Society panel in Bangkok predicts a future with up to 100000 tigers roaming the planet if forests are protected and poaching ends. Experts from Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, China, India and Russia advocate habitat corridors, prey restoration, and political will to revive tiger populations.
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Memorial honors WWII Japanese Americans in nation’s capital
A new National Japanese American Memorial opened near the Capitol to honor internees and veterans. Transportation Secretary Norm Mineta, a survivor, called the effort a pledge of faith and national redemption. The $13 million memorial, funded by private gifts, features a 14-foot crane sculpture amid barbed wire, symbolizing resilience and hope.
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Sunday News Show Guest Lineup Highlights Political Talks
TV networks unveil guest rosters for Sunday programs including This Week with Sam Donaldson and Cokie Roberts featuring Tom Daschle Michael J Fox Orrin Hatch and Richard Doerflinger. Face the Nation includes Dennis Hastert Christopher Shays and Virginia Gay James Gilmore. Meet the Press lists Lawrence Altman Charles Schumer Jeff Sessions. Late Edition with Wolf Blitzer features Edward Platin Dick Armey Dianne Feinstein Richard Shelby James Gilmore Terry McAuliffe Ken Duberstein John Podesta Norm Ornstein. Fox News Sunday hosts Harry Reid Mitch McConnell and Dr Douglas Zipes plus Spencer Abraham.
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