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Free birth control cuts abortion rate dramatically, study finds

Posted: 04 Oct 2012 01:37 PM PDT

A surprising new study with implications for next month's presidential election finds that offering women free birth control can reduce unplanned pregnancies -- and send the abortion rate spiraling downward.

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Loose-seat fix could delay, cancel American flights

Posted: 04 Oct 2012 03:50 PM PDT

American Airlines on Thursday said it is taking preventative measures to ensure seats on its Boeing 757 aircraft remain attached to the floor. "American has instructed mechanics to pay particular attention to the seat lock plunger mechanism that secures the seat to the aircraft floor," airline spokesperson Andrea Huguely said in a statement.

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Posted: 04 Oct 2012 03:50 PM PDT

Could 'friendly fire' have killed Border Patrol agent?

Posted: 04 Oct 2012 04:13 PM PDT

Federal investigators have told NBC News they are examining whether the shootings of Border Patrol agents this week were the result of friendly fire.

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Republicans out Democrat in 'World of Warcraft' witch hunt

Posted: 04 Oct 2012 01:49 PM PDT

Colleen Lachowicz is a Democratic candidate running for State Senate in Maine. She's also a level 85 orc in the massively popular online game "World of Warcraft." And for that, the Republican party says she is unfit for office. Maine's GOP has accused her of living a "bizarre double life" and set up a website meant to out her participation in the popular online game.Colleen Lachowicz is a Democratic candidate running for State Senate in Maine. She's also a level 85 orc in the massively popular online game "World of Warcraft." And for that, the Republican party says she is unfit for office. Maine's GOP has accused her of living a "bizarre double life" and set up a website meant to out her participation in the popular online game.




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Mars rover gets set for its first scoop of sand

Posted: 04 Oct 2012 02:17 PM PDT

NASA's Curiosity rover cut a wheel scuff mark into a wind-formed ripple at the "Rocknest" site on Mars to give researchers a better opportunity to examine the particle-size distribution of the material forming the ripple. The rover's right navigation camera took this image of the scuff mark on the mission's 57th Martian day, or sol (Oct. 3), the same sol that a wheel created the mark. For scale, the width of the wheel track is about 16 inches (40 centimeters).NASA's Curiosity rover will scoop up its first batch of Martian soil samples this weekend, scientists announced Thursday.




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Blue and green honey tied to M&M's factory waste?

Posted: 04 Oct 2012 02:46 PM PDT

Bees at a cluster of apiaries in France have been producing honey in mysterious shades of blue and green, alarming their keepers who now blame residue from containers of M&M's candy.

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Posted: 04 Oct 2012 02:46 PM PDT

Video: Gas prices jump in California

Posted: 04 Oct 2012 03:56 PM PDT

Oct. 4: The average price per gallon went up by 8 cents, and in some places, the price increased by ten. NBC's Kristen Dahlgren reports. (Nightly News)The average price per gallon went up by 8 cents, and in some places, the price increased by ten. NBC's Kristen Dahlgren reports. (Nightly News)




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Exclusive peek: 'Mythbusters' take on 'Titanic'

Posted: 04 Oct 2012 08:19 AM PDT

Ever since the saddest scene from "Titanic" first played on the big screen, fans have wondered: Did Jack really have to die? They may soon have their answer.Ever since the saddest scene from "Titanic" first played on the big screen, fans have wondered: Did Jack really have to die? They may soon have their answer.




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Body language can be great equalizer for women

Posted: 04 Oct 2012 07:29 AM PDT

Want to be more successful in your next business meeting? Try striking a "power pose," by standing tall and straight with an open posture, suggests a viral TED video.Want to be more successful in your next business meeting? Try striking a "power pose," by standing tall and straight with an open posture, suggests a viral TED video.




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7 bears killed in Mont. after becoming human dependent

Posted: 04 Oct 2012 09:42 AM PDT

It was unusual even by standards in Montana, where black bears have to be euthanized every so often after incidents with humans: 7 bears, including 2 cubs, had to be put down over the last week because an individual had been feeding them and many others -- reportedly for years.

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Posted: 04 Oct 2012 09:42 AM PDT

Experience fall colors — without leaving the city

Posted: 04 Oct 2012 07:07 AM PDT

Travelers in search of the rich and vibrant colors of autumn often head to the country. But some city slickers don't have the time to get away for a long weekend or prefer urban vacations.Travelers in search of the rich and vibrant colors of autumn often head to the country. But some city slickers don't have the time to get away for a long weekend or prefer urban vacations.




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UN Security Council condemns Syria shelling of Turkey

Posted: 04 Oct 2012 08:46 AM PDT

The United Nations Security Council on Thursday condemned a mortar attack by Syria on a Turkish border town that killed five people and demanded that "such violations of international law stop immediately and are not repeated.''The United Nations Security Council on Thursday condemned a mortar attack by Syria on a Turkish border town that killed five people and demanded that "such violations of international law stop immediately and are not repeated.''




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Teen denied Eagle Scout award because he is gay

Posted: 04 Oct 2012 12:04 PM PDT

Ryan Andresen recently completed the requirements to earning his Eagle Scout award, but the Boy Scouts say that because of his sexual orientation, he can no longer be a member.Ryan Andresen recently completed the requirements to earning his Eagle Scout award, but the Boy Scouts say that because of his sexual orientation, he can no longer be a member.




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PHT: NHL cancels first two weeks of schedule

Posted: 04 Oct 2012 11:35 AM PDT

The league announced its canceling the schedule from October 11-24 thanks to the lockout. In all, that makes 82 games to be canceled by the league.The league announced its canceling the schedule from October 11-24 thanks to the lockout. In all, that makes 82 games to be canceled by the league.




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Posted: 04 Oct 2012 11:35 AM PDT

Scout denied award because he is gay, mom says

Posted: 04 Oct 2012 12:04 PM PDT

Ryan Andresenhad recently completed the requirements to earning his Eagle Scout award, including a "tolerance wall" for victims of bullying like himself, but his Scoutmaster would not sign off on honoring him with the Boy Scouts' highest ranking because he is gay, his mother said.Ryan Andresenhad recently completed the requirements to earning his Eagle Scout award, including a "tolerance wall" for victims of bullying like himself, but his Scoutmaster would not sign off on honoring him with the Boy Scouts' highest ranking because he is gay, his mother said.




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Pa. student in Romney shirt told to 'get out of the class'

Posted: 04 Oct 2012 06:23 AM PDT

A Philadelphia high schooler says she was humiliated after her teacher told her to remove a Mitt Romney T-shirt she was wearing, comparing it to "wearing a KKK shirt."

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