Four new moons found orbiting Saturn
Astronomers from the United States Canada and France announced at the American Astronomical Society meeting in Pasadena that four new moons have been detected around Saturn boosting its known total to 22. A light amplifying telescope helped reveal faint points in Saturns orbit, placing the planet just ahead of Uranus in total moons if confirmed. Meanwhile Powerball and Kansas Cash drawings produced no top prizes with Saturday estimates rising to 37 million and 110 thousand respectively.
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Report cites executions despite reasonable doubts
A Quixote Center study titled Reasonable Doubts lists sixteen death row cases across Alabama California Florida Illinois Missouri Texas and Virginia. It notes alarming evidence of wrongful convictions in murder cases and highlights four Texas executions during George W. Bush's term. The report by Claudia Whitman and Equal Justice USA urges a moratorium on executions.
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Fall back time in Washington marks daylight saving end
Washington falls back to standard time this weekend with clocks set back one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday, becoming 1 a.m. The rule Springfield forward, fall back is observed nationwide except in Arizona Hawaii parts of Indiana Puerto Rico the Virgin Islands and American Samoa. Daylight saving time returns next April.
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Milestone history notes from Oct to Nobel Peace Prize
On Oct 27 1787 the first Federalist Papers urged ratification of the U S Constitution. In 1938 Du Pont announced nylon. In 1954 Walt Disney’s Disneyland TV debut aired on ABC. In 1978 Sadat and Begin won the Nobel Peace Prize for progress toward Middle East accord.
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Birthdays List Highlights John Cleese and Celebs
Nanette Fabray turns 80 Ruby Dee reaches 76 Lee Greenwood arrives at 58 Fran Lebowitz is 50 Roberto Benigni celebrates 48 Simon Le Bon ages 42 Scott Welland is 33 John Cleese birthday note appears alongside these figures in today’s brief star list.
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Health warning on carbon monoxide dangers this winter
Carbon monoxide remains an odorless colorless killer from fuel burning appliances as the winter heating season nears. Readers are advised to check detectors ensure ventilation and follow safety steps to protect families.
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Violinist Gil Shaham Spins Devilish Dance CD
Violinist Gil Shaham promotes the Universal Classics release Devil's Dance featuring The Devil's Trill and Dance Diabolique. He recalls Tartini's demon tale, notes challenging pieces, and explains the playful devilish theme while highlighting a busy tour schedule with major orchestras.
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San Francisco home of O J Simpson set for public auction
The two-story house in San Francisco owned by O J Simpson to pay off a $33.5 million civil judgment against him for the deaths of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman will be sold at a public auction on November 30. The $300,000 valuation and the guardianship of Simpson’s two children are cited in sheriff’s notice.
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Blair Witch Returns to Haunt Burkittsville Sequel News
Burkittsville Maryland awaits Blair Witch 2 Book of Shadows as police plan extra patrols through Halloween after a quiet year since The Blair Witch Project sparked a wave of fans. Town officials warn visitors may misinterpret fiction as fact while residents urge calm.
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