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Why do lakes in China turn green? Report finds surprising new culprit.

In China, known as the world’s factory, a significant portion of water pollution actually comes from farms, a government report revealed Tuesday.


Nigeria lawmakers vote to make VP acting president

Nigeria’s parliament today voted to hand Vice President Goodluck Jonathan the powers of president, a move intended to fill the vacuum left by President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua\'s hospitalization in November.


Change in Pakistan requires respect, reconciliation, and religious freedom

The US needs the Pakistani government to deny the Afghan Taliban sanctuary. Pakistan needs incentive.


Toyota Prius recall: Is my 2010 Prius safe to drive? When will it be fixed?

With its Prius and Lexus recall, Toyota is gearing up to fix a software glitch for the braking system.


Guest blog: Espresso print-on-demand machines jolt the book business

Now you can find just about any book that you want. Is that necessarily a good thing?


Denny\'s free breakfast, Dockers free pants led Super Bowl ad searches, Google says

Among the most-searched-for 2010 Super Bowl ads were spots for Dockers, Denny\'s, Motorola, and Snickers.


Marjah offensive: Q&A on why it matters to Afghanistan war

After weeks of publicizing, US troops are set to launch one of the biggest offensives of the Afghanistan war, against the Taliban stronghold of Marjah in Helmand Province. Here’s a briefing on just how important this town is and why NATO gave the Taliban so much advance warning.


Marjah offensive: Q&A on why it matters to Afghanistan war

After weeks of publicizing, US troops are set to launch one of the biggest offensives of the Afghanistan war, against the Taliban stronghold of Marjah in Helmand Province. Here’s a briefing on just how important this town is and why NATO gave the Taliban so much advance warning.


Waiting for the golden ones

Finches are frequent visitors to the backyard feeder, but goldfinches are a rare sight.


With @CraigyFerg, Craig Ferguson leaps into the Twitter fray

Craig Ferguson, the host of "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" on CBS, has finally joined Twitter. Let the 140-character ribbing commence.


China sentences quake activist Tan Zuoren

Tan Zuoren, who had investigated school collapses that killed thousands of children in China’s massive 2008 earthquake, was sentenced to five years.


China sentences quake activist Tan Zuoren

Tan Zuoren, who had investigated school collapses that killed thousands of children in China’s massive 2008 earthquake, was sentenced to five years.


\'Swifter, higher, stronger\' with God

A Christian Science perspective.


France agrees to arm Russia with assault ships

France\'s agreement to sell amphibious assault ships to Russia raises concerns from the US and former Soviet satellites, including Georgia.


Sri Lanka crackdown goes beyond arrest of Sarath Fonseka

The arrest of Sri Lanka’s former Army chief Sarath Fonseka, who challenged the president in recent elections, comes soon after the detention of former military members tied to him.


Imagination in Place

Berry’s latest collection of essays celebrates the power of place.


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Governors meet at White House about Asian carp

Federal authorities are proposing to control, but not close, Illinois shipping locks in an effort to prevent the Asian carp from infiltrating the Great Lakes. Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm did not agree with the plan.


Rep. John Murtha: lifelong hawk, military backer, brazen earmarker

Rep. John Murtha (D) of Pennsylvania, who died Monday, was the first Vietnam veteran to be elected to Congress. He also brought home billions in defense-related earmarks for his struggling district.


After Super Bowl victory, New Orleans not ready to end the party

A Super Bowl parade is planned for Tuesday, complete with marching bands, Mardi Gras floats, and thousands of elated fans.


Boeing 747-8 first flight: smooth test, but economic turbulence ahead

Boeing\'s 747-8 is flying into stormy economic skies as airlines try to rebound from their worst year in the postwar era.


Dow closes below 10000 for first time in three months

Concerns about the ability of Greece, Spain, and Portugal to pay their debts caused the Dow Jones Industrial average to drop more than 100 points, closing below 10000 for the first time since early November.


Case against Michael Jackson\'s doctor centers on gross negligence

Michael Jackson\'s doctor, Conrad Murray, pleaded not guilty to charges of involuntary manslaughter Monday. Legal experts – and doctors – will be watching to see if new standards are set for future cases of alleged medical negligence.


Gas-pipe purging linked to seven big explosions since 1997

The cause of the explosion at the Kleen Energy natural-gas plant has yet to be determined. But a federal safety board had recently urged stronger safety codes for the process of gas-pipe purging, which was under way at the plant in Middletown, Conn.


Federal government closes: Why can\'t they all work from home?

All D.C.-area federal agencies were closed Monday after the snowstorm last weekend. Shutting down the federal government costs $100 million a day in lost productivity.


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