Monthly Archives: June 2011

Appeals Court Upholds Health Care Law

Written on June 30, 2011 by Editor - Health News

WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court Wednesday upheld the government’s new requirement that most Americans buy health insurance, in the first decision by a U.S. appeals court on the centerpiece of the Obama-sponsored health care overhaul. By J. Scott Applewhite, … Continue reading →

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Texas wetland restoration could be model for Gulf (AP)

Written on June 30, 2011 by Editor - Science News

BAYTOWN, Texas – Brown pelicans, long-necked egrets, flamingo-like roseate spoonbills and squawking seagulls fly lazily around a Texas Gulf Coast island. Nearby, a toddler-aged wetland seeded with marsh grass completes the ecosystem, its thousands of inhabitants unaware their home is … Continue reading →

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New Tool to Size Up the Most Expensive and Least Expensive Colleges (The Atlantic Wire)

Written on June 30, 2011 by Editor - Education News

As mandated in 2008, the Department of Education has debuted a nifty, intuitive website today to size up the most expensive and least expensive higher-education institutions by type. It’s called the “College Affordability and Transparency Center” and it uses information … Continue reading →

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US, Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood in contact: Clinton (AFP)

Written on June 30, 2011 by Editor - Religion News

CAIRO (AFP) – The United States reached out to Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood on Thursday in a move welcomed by the once-banned Islamist group, reflecting the new political landscape in post-revolution Egypt. US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said during a … Continue reading →

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Evans, Porte and Goss to play leading Tour roles (AFP)

Written on June 30, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

LES HERBIERS, France (AFP) – Australia’s Cadel Evans said he’s determined to build on his impressive season so far to relaunch his bid for the elusive Tour de France yellow jersey. Evans finished a grudging runner-up, by only 23secs, to … Continue reading →

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NBA players, owners meet as lockout looms (AP)

Written on June 30, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

NEW YORK – Representatives for NBA players and owners have arrived for a meeting that could determine if there is a lockout. The sides started their meeting about 12 hours before the expiration of the collective bargaining agreement. They remain … Continue reading →

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Is Romania Getting Serious?

Written on June 30, 2011 by Editor

However, in spite of the highest wind potential in southeastern Europe and enviable solar irradiation, only 560 MW of wind power and 1 MW of solar power were installed by the end of 2010. Although structural funds may ensure up … Continue reading →

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Celeb Birthdays: June 30 (omg!)

Written on June 30, 2011 by Editor - Entertainment News

See which stars blow out candles June 30. hide photo thumbnails photo by Eric Charbonneau/WireImage.com – May 19, 2011 Read More from the Article Source: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/entertainment/*http%3A//us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/external/omg_rss/rss_omg_en/http___omg_yahoo_com_photos4984/42055714/*http%3A//omg.yahoo.com/photos/celeb-birthdays-june-30/4984

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Barrier blocks path of crayfish

Written on June 30, 2011 by Editor - Top News Stories

30 June 2011 Last updated at 06:24 ET The special barrier is designed to stop the spread of the non-native North American signal crayfish A barrier has been installed between two Scottish rivers in an attempt to block the spread … Continue reading →

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NCAA eyes summer hoops in recruiting rules rewrite (AP)

Written on June 30, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

ST. LOUIS – It’s almost July, and for college basketball coaches and their assistants, that means a series of trips that makes the conference road schedule look like a drive to the gym. There are more than 230 NCAA-approved events … Continue reading →

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