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Robots compete in Fukushima-inspired US challenge

Robots from six countries including the United States, Japan and South Korea went diode-to-diode Friday in a disaster response challenge…

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Unusual horned dino unearthed in Canada

Miami: The skull of a horned dinosaur that was previously unknown to scientists and was unearthed in Canada is actually…

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Chimps have mental skills to cook: study

They're not likely to start barbecuing in the rainforest, but chimpanzees can understand the concept of cooking and are willing…

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Georgia doctor robbed more than money, pants stolen too

A robber got away with more than money in Georgia: Officials say he demanded his victim's pants. The Macon Telegraph…

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Couple gets back wedding rings lost since 1960s

It's been decades since Ofelia Kirker lost her wedding rings, but she'll be wearing the treasured jewellery for her 64th…

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Liverpool’s Hairy student Yasmin bombarded by Facebook friend requests from men after her unshaven viral photos

Liverpool : Liverpool University student Yasmin whose unshaven photos went viral has been bombarded with friend requests on Facebook from men.…

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India claim Pakistani ‘spy’ pigeon caught

Indian authorities on Wednesday captured what they claim is a ‘spy’ pigeon from Pakistan. Police in Chandigarh claimed that the…

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2 year old American toddler shoots himself in the head

A two-year-old boy died yesterday several days after he picked up a loaded handgun lying out in a Virginia home…

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Erasers are ‘an instrument of the devil and should be banned’: Scientist

A cognitive scientist has warned that erasers are “an instrument of the devil” and has called for them to be…

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