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U.S.
At the Southern Border, a Do-It-Yourself Tack on Security
A group of veterans and ex-police officers, probing for migrant and drug traffic just north of Mexico, considers itself a citizens’ border patrol. Critics call it a militia.It is a militia.
Even if they are doing good things I do not approve.
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Science
It’s a Bird Wearing Goggles, and Flying Through Lasers
A goggle-wearing small parrot helps scientists understand flight, and disabuses them of some false assumptions.Vorticies are stable structures.
I would like to know what the experimenters were seeing.
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Science
Spiking Temperatures in the Arctic Startle Scientists
A spate of extreme warmth is linked to climate change, and may lead to shrinking ice coverage and even more warming in the region, scientists said.Some "scientists" are easy to startle.
Arctic temperatures are up.
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Opinion
North Carolina Doubles Down on Bigotry
The failure to repeal a law that targets gay and transgender people is a travesty for all residents.Let North Carolina own its actions.
HB2 will be remembered.
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Business Day
Silicon Valley Dominating Self-Driving Tech? Motor City Says Not So Fast
Silicon Valley, with Google and Tesla, is developing the smart cars of tomorrow, but the Detroit Three are working hard on self-driving projects in Michigan.The self driving car is a bad Idea.
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Science
Newly Discovered Prehistoric Bird Lived Near a Balmy North Pole
The duck-size creature lived in what is now the Canadian Arctic during a time period when a strong greenhouse effect was occurring.Knowing more helps build the history.
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Well
Statin Drugs Tied to Better Surgery Outcomes
The widely used cholesterol-lowering drugs may make surgery safer, a new analysis suggests.A realistic risk reduction.
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Health
Full Course of Antibiotics Is Best for Infant Ear Infections, Study Finds
In the study of 520 babies ages 6 to 23 months, a five-day treatment for babies was found to be lacking, unlike the standard 10-day course.OK.
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U.S.
Los Angeles Drivers on the 405 Ask: Was $1.6 Billion Worth It?
The widening of the 405 freeway through the Sepulveda Pass took six years and came with cost overruns, detours, delays and highway shutdowns.More road only brings more cars.
Build rail next time.
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Business Day
Christmas Holiday Hours for Some Major Stores
Forget something? Run out of wrapping paper? Coffee? Beer? Just need a break from the house? Walgreen’s, Starbucks and many other retailers will be open.Chinese food and a movie are a wonderful tradition.
I will continue to celebrate Saturnailia.
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Business Day
Christmas Holiday Hours for Some Major Stores
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