Punxsutawney Phil Predicts an Early Spring
Punxsutawney Phil emerged on Groundhog Day to forecast an early spring with no shadow, in a century‑old ceremony in Punxsutawney Pennsylvania. Inner Circle officials noted the Steelers’ Super Bowl chances but did not declare a winner for the Steelers versus the Packers in Dallas.
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NASA spots 54 potentially life-friendly planets
NASA science notes 54 planets in the habitable zone among 1,235 potential worlds found by the Kepler telescope. Kepler chief Borucki says many may be confirmed later, while experts caution habitability depends on atmosphere and water.
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Cairo clashes rage as protesters face pro-government forces
In Cairo at Tahir Square after midnight the anti Mubarak protesters and government backers clash with firebombs. Health authorities report three dead and 611 injured as troops keep to the sidelines amid chaos and looting after a week of upheaval.
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