Space shuttle delays July launch due to ice risk
NASA pushed the first space shuttle flight since Columbia to no earlier than July 13 citing debris reviews and ice buildup risk on the external fuel tank. The 12 day mission to service the space station faces repairs including a heater installation and possible infrared anti ice measures before launch from Cape Canaveral.
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Ivory-billed Woodpecker Sighted After 60 Years in Arkansas
Conservationists announce the rediscovery of the ivory-billed woodpecker in Arkansas's Big Woods, with John W. Fitzpatrick noting renewed hope after sightings since 2004. Interior Secretary Norton and Ag Secretary Johanns promise federal support to protect the species, while researchers caution plans for public viewing are not yet in place.
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Peruvian girl Milagros awaits mermaid-syndrome surgery
In Lima, baby Milagros Cerron born with sirenomelia, or mermaid syndrome, marks her first birthday in a public hospital. Doctors plan three complex operations to separate her fused legs within two months, followed by many years of corrective surgeries for her organs and urinary tract.
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Associated Press
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