Another terrorist strike on America?

That's exactly what repugicans are hoping and praying for.

Scheuer: "The only chance we have as a country right now is for osama bin laden to deploy and detonate a major weapon in the united states."

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Let's just put plain ... they hate America. They are cheering for more death and destruction of American lives. Although they didn't say they wanted it to happen on July 4th outright that is precisely what they want.

Science News

From BBC-Science:

Is this ant mega-colony set for world domination?

A dinosaur mummy reveals its remarkable secrets

U.S. freezes military ties with Honduras

The Obama administration said Wednesday it has suspended joint military operations with Honduras to protest a coup that forced President Manuel Zelaya into exile.

U.S. freezes military ties with Honduras

Major military operation under way in Afghanistan

Thousands of U.S. Marines and hundreds of Afghan troops moved into Taliban-infested villages with armor and helicopters Wednesday evening in the first major operation under President Barack Obama's revamped strategy to stabilize Afghanistan.

Major military operation under way in Afghanistan

Vultures Take Over Florida Couple's Yard

A Florida couple said a flock of about 50 vultures that descended on their yard has grown accustomed to their pit bulls and refuses to leave.

Vultures Take Over Couple's Yard

Montana judge makes ruling in lawsuit over natural gas field after 24 years

The wheels of justice grind slowly, but this is pushing the envelope.

In Montana's Toole County, retired District Judge Ronald McPhillips ruled this week in a lawsuit that was left hanging for nearly a quarter-century. The judge ruled in Great Falls against Milan Ayers, who contended that former partner James Rubow swindled him out of his share.

Montana judge makes ruling in lawsuit over natural gas field after 24 years

Pet snake strangles toddler

A Florida toddler was strangled this morning by her family's pet ... a 12-foot Burmese python.

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'Drinking Dangerously'

One in four young drinkers consume dangerous quantities of alcohol every week, but the number of underage drinkers is falling, a poll shows.

Youngsters 'drinking dangerously'

Cash-strapped states face crippling consequences

Legislators nationwide are facing harsh choices to cope with dire budget shortfalls.

Cash-strapped states

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• California's proposed cuts
• News search: State budget work

The fattest and fittest U.S. states

Americans nationwide are gaining weight at alarming rates, with one region tipping the scales.

The fattest and fittest U.S. states

Also:

• Foods that fuel weight loss
• 3 tips to help drop pounds

Oscar-winning actor Karl Malden dies

Malden starred in 50 films and an iconic TV ad, garnering critical acclaim as well as a place in pop culture.

Karl Malden

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• Photos
• Find more on Karl Malden

Obama has emotional exchange at town hall

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An ailing woman fought back tears when she addressed the president as he pitched a health care overhaul.

Emotional exchange

Also:

• Watch footage
• Analysis: Obama too vague?

Walkman mystifies 13-year-old boy

A teen who tries using the "antique" device instead of his iPod is perplexed.

Walkman mystifies teen

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• Find his BBC blog
• Walkman turns 30

Secrets to making ice cream at home

Making your own ice cream puts you in control over ingredients and flavor — and it's easier than you may think.

Making ice cream at home

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• Find ice cream recipes
• Snacks with crazy flavors, gimmicks

North Korean ship under US scrutiny changes course

A North Korean ship monitored for more than a week by the U.S. Navy has changed course and is heading back the way it came, U.S. officials said, as Pyongyang warned Wednesday it will take military action if anyone attempts to search its vessels.

(Yeah, and the moon is made of green cheese, too)

North Korean ship under US scrutiny changes course

Robbers hit gas station, forget to fuel up

In Dumb Crook News:

State police say two Pennsylvania men robbed an upstate New York gas station and might have gotten away if they'd remembered to do one thing - to fuel up.

Robbers hit gas station, forget gas

Sea lion takes boat for a spin

A sea lion got behind the wheel of a boat and took sheriff's officials in California on a wild ride.

Sea lion takes boat for a spin

Teen turned away at prom

From the "WTF, are kidding me?" Department:

A 14-year-old girl was turned away at her date's junior prom because she left school to go to a scheduled doctor's appointment.

Teen turned away at prom

Couple finds dead man in their bathroom

A Houston couple who awoke to the sounds of gunfire found a man they did not know shot to death in their bathroom.

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Da Vinci 'face on Turin Shroud'

The Turin Shroud is actually etched with the face of artist Leonardo Da Vinci - NOT jesus christ.

Full story

It's About Sex, Not Murder, For the Anti-Abortion Crowd

The real motivations of the anti-abortion crowd are becoming clearer, and more ridiculous.

It's About Sex, Not Murder, For the Anti-Abortion Crowd

Will GOP sex scandals affect upcoming races?

It has been a rocky couple of weeks for the repugicans as high-profile, traditional-values politicians have faced embarrassing sex scandals.

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Will they affect upcoming races? Eh, what do you think ...

Foods that cause wrinkles

Sugary sweets aren't the only edible enemy of a healthy complexion.

Wrinkles

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• Tone-up tips
• Do inexpensive wrinkle creams work?

Top-paying jobs for women

Women working in this field can earn more than doctors — and it requires less training.

Top-paying jobs for women

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• Phrases that kill resumes
• Earn while you learn

Top 10 green cities

From biking to beekeeping, the country's No. 1 city boasts dozens of ways to reduce its carbon footprint.

Top 10

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• Handy gardening tips
• Calculate your carbon footprint

Supersonic 'boom' captured in image

A widely circulated new photo shows the breaking of the sound barrier isn't just an audible phenomenon.

Supersonic 'boom' captured in image

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• Prandtl-Glauert singularity explained
• See more supersonic images

July is ...

July is:

Blueberries Month,
National Grilling Month
and
National Hot Dog Month

Unusual Holidays and Celebrations

Today happens to be:

Second Half Of The Year Day,
U.S.Postage Day
and
ZIP Code Day

Also for our Canadian readers we want to say Happy Canada Day today.

FDA panel recommends smaller painkiller doses

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The maximum dose for dozens of popular painkillers should be reduced to help curb deadly overdoses, experts say.

Smaller painkiller doses

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• Panel: Eliminate Vicodin, Percocet
• Find natural painkillers

Teen's incredible tale of surviving crash

Bahia Bakari, 14, clung to the wreckage of a Yemeni plane for more than 13 hours before she was found.

Surviving the crash

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• Related photos
• Black boxes found

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Guayaquil, Guayas, Ecuador
Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh

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Daily Horoscope

Today's horoscope says:

Ready for some fireworks?
Good, because there's a whole bunch on the way.
Today's frenetic energy will urge you to make some changes with regard to your goals for the future, which certainly could mean that you'll feel the need to begin associating with a whole new peer group.
If that's the case, try to ease away from your current crew gently -- or offer to take them along.

Oh, Boy! Road Trip!

It's our second birthday

Carolina Naturally is two years old today!
Party Time!