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U.S. Tops Thailand in Premature Births

Staff — Thu, 03 May 2012 11:52:34 +0000

In the U.S., they’re often known as “miracle” babies, children born several weeks—even months—before they’re due to enter the world. With modern medicine, the assumption is that most of those newborns will survive and thrive if they are lucky enough. No related posts. No related posts.

Two-year-old rescued from well in China using iPhone

Staff — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 10:48:35 +0000

Firefighters in China’s Yunnan Province use a smart phone video camera to rescue a toddler trapped at the bottom of a well shaft. Emergency services were called after the child’s cries were heard coming from the bottom of a narrow 40-foot well… No related posts. No related posts.

Police Investigate Overnight Car Window-Smashing Spree in Massapequa, Massapequa Park

Staff — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:07:46 +0000

More than 20 cars had windows or mirrors smashed and broken in an overnight vandalism spree in Massapequa and Massapequa Park over the weekend, police said.The incidents happened between 6 p.m. Saturday and 12:20 p.m. Sunday… No related posts. No related posts.

Melbourne museum reports stolen painting, 12 years after it went missing

Staff — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:41:26 +0000

The National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne, one of Australia’s leading art galleries, has reported the theft of a painting by British landscape artist Richard Parkes Bonington – 12 years after it went missing… No related posts. No related posts.

Dingoes show “unbelievable intelligence”

Staff — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:50:20 +0000

Dingoes have been filmed performing a series of feats described by scientists as evidence of “unbelievable intelligence”. In experiments performed by researchers in Melbourne, one dingo was filmed moving a table to use as a step-ladder to reach food. No related posts. No related posts.

Millions of bees on the loose after lorry carrying hives crashes in Utah

Staff — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 06:02:44 +0000

The tractor-trailer was carrying an estimated 25 million bees when it overturned on Interstate 15 near St. George Sunday evening, local media said.It was not clear how many of the bees escaped but authorities were consulting with the Utah Department. No related posts. No related posts.

Watermelon Juice May Be Next “Green” Fuel

Editor — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 07:17:23 +0000

Watermelon, the quintessential summer fruit, may soon be helping to fuel your car as well as your picnic guests.

According to a new U.S. government study, juice from unwanted watermelons could be a promising new source…

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10-year-old kills himself after shooting teacher

Editor — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 07:32:43 +0000

A 10-year-old student killed himself Thursday in the Sao Paulo suburbs after shooting his teacher during class, Sao Caetano do Sul’s mayor said.

Authorities said the boy entered the classroom, where another 25 students were taking class…

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Victoria station sweeper becomes new Zambia president

Editor — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 06:56:55 +0000

The former sweeper at London’s Victoria train station ousted incumbent Rupiah Banda as the leader of Africa’s biggest copper producer in polls marred by public violence. Mr Sata, 74 and nicknamed “King Cobra” because of his venomous tongue… No related posts. No related posts.

Pictures: Blood-Red Pyramid Tomb Revealed by Tiny Camera

Olivia — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 13:02:20 +0000

Seen for the first time in centuries, a 1,500-year-old tomb comes to light via a tiny camera lowered into a Maya pyramid at Mexico’s Palenque (map) archaeological site in April. The intact, blood-red funeral chamber offers insight into the ancient No related posts. No related posts.