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NASA says Russian space woes no worry
(AP)
AP - NASA says it still has confidence in the quality of Russia's manned rockets, despite an embarrassing series of glitches and failures in the Russian space program.
Canada, Alberta seek to assuage oil sands critics
(Reuters)
Reuters - Canada will set up a new environmental monitoring system for the northern Alberta oil sands as it seeks to fend off harsh international criticism following revelations that oversight of the huge petroleum development has been insufficient.
Unlike Patriots, NFL slow to embrace 'Moneyball'
(AP)
 AP - It's advice that sounds like heresy on the gridiron: Go for it on fourth down. Try more onside kicks. Running backs don't matter much.
California woman's small claims victory resonates
(AP)
 AP - Heather Peter's computer crashed under the onslaught of messages following her unique victory over Honda in small claims court — a win the California woman is hoping will lead other consumers to reject a class action settlement over defective hybrid cars.
AP Enterprise: Monkey owners flee La. crackdown
(AP)
 AP - Even in their Texas hideout, Jim and Donita Clark are terrified that wildlife agents from their home state of Louisiana will descend on their motorhome and seize the four Capuchin monkeys they've reared for 10 years.
USDA awards $40 million grants to boost local farm/food projects
(Reuters)
Reuters - The U.S. Agriculture Department on Friday awarded $40.2 million in grants to farmers, ranchers and farmer-controlled rural business ventures aimed at spurring locally produced food supplies and renewable energy ventures.
Same Genes Key to Early & Late-Onset Alzheimer's: Study
(HealthDay)
HealthDay - THURSDAY, Feb. 2 (HealthDay News) -- People who develop
Alzheimer's disease late in life may have the same gene mutations linked
to the inherited, early onset form of the condition, according to a new
study.
Kiev blames Moscow for Europe gas cutbacks
(AP)
 AP - Ukraine's government is blaming Russia for natural gas shortages in some European countries as a severe cold spell grips the region.
Sex & Parenting Genes Discovered in Mice
(LiveScience.com)
LiveScience.com - Men are from Mars and women are from Venus, but how did they get there? Our gender differences might be a function of how our brains react to hormones, a new study on mice suggests.
Space Rock of Love: Asteroid Eros Attracts Skywatchers in Earth Flyby
(SPACE.com)
SPACE.com - In 1931, the close approach of the asteroid Eros allowed professional astronomers to calculate its distance and make that era's most accurate measurement of the solar system. As the asteroid passes near Earth this week, amateur astronomers and students from around the world seek to recreate the historical experience.
First 'Vampire' Bat Fly Fossil Discovered
(LiveScience.com)
LiveScience.com - A one-of-a-kind fossil shows that so-called bat flies — tiny vampire insects that survive on the blood of bats — have been parasitizing the winged mammals and spreading bat malaria for at least 20 million years, scientists report in a pair of studies Friday (Feb. 3).
New map pinpoints Lyme disease risk areas
(AP)
 AP - Researchers who spent three years dragging sheets of fabric through the woods to snag ticks have created a detailed map they claim could improve prevention, diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease.
Storm blankets Nebraska after dumping on Colorado
(AP)
 AP - A powerful winter storm that covered parts of Colorado with up to 6 feet of snow crept east across the Plains Saturday, knocking out electricity to thousands in Nebraska as the blanket of heavy, wet precipitation downed power lines and made travel treacherous.
Sandia Labs engineers create 'self-guided' bullet
(AP)
 AP - Figuring out how to pack a processor and other electronics into a machine gun bullet has been a challenge for engineers at Sandia National Laboratories, so weapons experts say the miniature guidance system the lab has developed is a breakthrough.
Jupiter-Bound NASA Probe Adjusts Course Toward Giant Planet
(SPACE.com)
SPACE.com - A NASA probe on a five-year mission to Jupiter fired up its rocket thrusters this week to better aim itself at the largest planet in our solar system.
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Iran begins new military exercises in south
(AP)
 AP - Iran's powerful Revolutionary Guard began military exercises Saturday in the country's south, the latest show of force after threats to close the strategic Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for tougher Western sanctions.
Storm goes east after dumping on Colorado
(AP)
AP - The most powerful storm of the winter season pounded Colorado with up to 6 feet of snow in the Rocky Mountain foothills and forced the cancellation of more than 600 flights in Denver before heading east toward the central plains.
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Winter Can Pose Hazards for Seniors
(HealthDay)
HealthDay - SATURDAY, Feb. 4 (HealthDay News) -- Winter weather can be
challenging for some seniors, especially those with mobility or other
health issues.
Study: Follow-up Exams Key in Diagnosing Child Sexual Abuse Problems
(ContributorNetwork)
ContributorNetwork - In cases of child sexual abuse, a second follow-up exam often finds injuries, trauma or sexually transmitted infections missed on the first evaluation, especially in teens, says a study published by the American Academy of Pediatrics. With 80,000 reports of child sexual abuse in the U.S. annually, doctors say children should be examined at least once more in cases of reported sexual assault. Here are details about child sex abuse and how further medical evaluation might help.
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Gingrich says he's staying in GOP race
(AP)
 AP - Defeated in the Nevada caucuses, Newt Gingrich brushed aside all talk of quitting the Republican presidential race and said he hopes a series of victories will enable him to catch up with front-runner Mitt Romney by the Texas primary in early April.
Nevada -- Big Win Predicted for Romney
(ContributorNetwork)
ContributorNetwork - ANALYSIS | If the Feb. 1-2 survey by Public Policy Polling is any indication, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney is set to claim his most decisive GOP nomination victory yet. As reported by PPP on Friday, Romney has a 2-to-1 lead over his second place contender, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich. The results of the survey, conducted among 937 likely Republican Nevada caucus voters, showed Romney taking 50 percent to Gingrich's 25 percent. Texas Rep. Ron Paul placed third with 15 percent and former Pennsylvania Rep. Rick Santorum pulled 8 percent of voter support.
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