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In this Thursday, July 29, 2010 photo,  visitors look at tortoise on display during an annual flora and fauna expo in Jakarta, Indonesia. Critically e AP

Expo shows illegal pet trade rampant in Indonesia

AP – 1 hr 49 mins ago

JAKARTA, Indonesia – The most threatened tortoise in the world is being sold openly at a plant and animal exposition in the heart of Indonesia's capital, highlighting concerns about the rampant — and growing — illegal pet trade. Full Story »

Judge: FWS plan excluded possible lynx habitat

AP – Fri Jul 30, 12:43 am ET

Scientists say global warming is continuing

AP – Wed Jul 28, 2:24 pm ET
  • Manhattan Heat Waves Sign of City Scorchers to Come

    LiveScience.com – Fri Jul 30, 6:00 pm ET  

    The dog days of summer, uh, nights are here. New Yorkers living in Manhattan suffered nighttime temperatures 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit higher than in New Jersey or Long Island during the first July heat wave, according to an area-wide network of sensors. Full Story »

  • BP to try well kill Tuesday

    Reuters – 55 mins ago  
    Drill ships and response vessels work in the Gulf of Mexico off... Reuters

    BILOXI, Mississippi (Reuters) - BP Plc said on Friday it could seal its ruptured Gulf of Mexico oil well by next week as the House of Representatives voted to toughen regulation of offshore energy drilling. Full Story »

  • House approves oil spill reform bill

    Reuters – 2 hrs 39 mins ago  

    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The House of Representatives on Friday approved the toughest reforms ever to offshore energy drilling practices, as Democrats narrowly pushed through an election-year response to BP's massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Full Story »

  • Mars Rover Spirit May Not Survive Martian Winter

    SPACE.com – Fri Jul 30, 3:45 pm ET  

    NASA's beleaguered Mars rover Spirit, which has been hibernating on the surface of Mars since March, is facing its toughest challenge yet – the harsh conditions of the Martian winter. And the rover may lose. Full Story »

  • EU clears six types of GM maize for animal feed

    AFP – Wed Jul 28, 11:01 am ET  
    One of Monsanto's genetically-modified maize cobs, seen here... AFP/File

    BRUSSELS (AFP) - European regulators authorised on Wednesday the import of six types of genetically-modified maize for use in animal feed after governments were deadlocked over whether to ban or approve them. Full Story »

  • Plankton, base of ocean food web, in big decline

    AP – Wed Jul 28, 1:01 pm ET  

    WASHINGTON - Despite their tiny size, plant plankton found in the world's oceans are crucial to much of life on Earth. They are the foundation of the bountiful marine food web, produce half the world's oxygen and suck up harmful carbon dioxide. Full Story »

  • NYC looks to stop spreading bedbug infestations

    AP – Wed Jul 28, 9:53 pm ET  
    FILE - In this undated photo released by the University of Florida,... AP

    NEW YORK - One of every 15 New Yorkers battled bedbugs last year, officials said Wednesday as they announced a plan to fight the spreading infestation, including a public-awareness campaign and a top entomologist to head the effort. Full Story »

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Chicken producers debate 'natural' label

AP – Fri Jul 30, 4:47 am ET

A disagreement among poultry producers about whether chicken injected with salt, water and other ingredients can be promoted as "natural" has prompted federal officials to consider changing labeling guidelines. Full Story »

Business News

Wall Street marks best month in a year in July

Reuters – Fri Jul 30, 4:45 pm ET

U.S. stocks closed little changed on Friday, but Wall Street wrapped up its best month in a year after the earnings season rounded the final turn with a group of strong results that offset the impact of poor economic data. Full Story »

Technology News

Attacking the edges of secure Internet traffic

AP – Fri Jul 30, 12:51 am ET

Researchers have uncovered new ways that criminals can spy on Internet users even if they're using secure connections to banks, online retailers or other sensitive Web sites. Full Story »

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