The more astronomers look for other worlds, the more they find that it is a crowded and crazy cosmos. They think planets easily outnumber stars in our galaxy and they are even finding them in the strangest of places. And they have only begun to count. Three studies released Wednesday, in the journal Nature and […]
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Rich vs. poor looms larger in U.S. survey
Majorities across political lines see conflict between those at either end of the economic spectrum.
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Homicide drops off list of top 15 causes of death in U.S.
The 2010 list shows two trends: Deaths related to an aging population are up and murders are down.
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People & EntertainmentClarkson may get anthem duty
“American Idol” Kelly Clarkson is set to perform at America’s most popular sporting event: the Super Bowl. Clarkson has been chosen to sing the national anthem before the game in Indianapolis on Feb. 5, a person familiar with Super Bowl entertainment plans told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person spoke on the condition of […]
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Target in South Portland expected to add food choices
The South Portland store acquired a permit that will allow it to sell more groceries, without becoming a supercenter.
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Gevork Vartanian, renowned Soviet spy, dies at 87
His work included a role in foiling a Nazi plot to kill Roosevelt, Churchill and Stalin in 1943.
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Power plants emit 72% of greenhouse gases
Coal burners are at the top of the list in the EPA’s first cataloging by facility, more than 6,700 of them.
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Fed survey: Economic conditions improving
All but one of its 12 banking districts report growth from late November through the end of last year.
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Briefcase
High court weighs states’ liability in medical leave case WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court wrestled Wednesday with how a federal law that grants workers time off for family and medical reasons applies to state government workers in a case that could affect millions of them. The case argued before the high court was brought by […]
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Banks’ earnings likely to reflect a tough quarter
Despite an improving economy, reports from major banks are expected to show hits to revenues.