Peanuts creator Schulz retires after half century
Charles M Schulz, 77, the Charlie Brown and Snoopy creator, announces retirement to focus on health and family after colon cancer surgery and strokes. His last daily strip runs January 3 and the final Sunday on February 13. Schulz led the 2,600-paper syndication reaching 355 million readers in 75 countries.
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Bogus Pokemon Cards Hit Market In Counterfeit Crackdown
Chicago AP report notes rising Pokemon card counterfeits during the holidays. Officials from Nintendo and U S Customs say fake cards and plush Pikachu copies flood the market, with kids like Kenji Morimoto collecting feverishly and learning to spot fake packs.
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NASA aims for Thursday night launch of Discovery to Hubble
NASA prepared for a Thursday night liftoff of space shuttle Discovery to the Hubble Space Telescope to repair a failed pointing system and upgrade the telescope. Weather looked favorable with a 90 percent chance of launch, as engineers noted extensive wiring inspections and multiple repairs after the Columbia mission raised safety standards.
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