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Sunday, February 18, 2007

Bionic Eye Restores Sight to the Blind

Saturday, February 17, 2007 A bionic eye that can restore sight to the blind should be available commercially within two years, scientists behind the revolutionary technology announced. The artificial retina has been cleared by U.S. regulators to begin trials on between 50 and 75 people suffering... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, February 16, 2007

NASCAR bumps against tradition in addressing cheating

By Steve Almasy CNN (CNN) -- Stock car racing was built by those trying to beat the system. Many of the early racers learned their make-your-car-go-faster tricks to outrun the cops in the South, to run some moonshine and make a few bucks. Then they used the same tricks on their race cars on Sundays... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, February 15, 2007

Franken Announces Minnesota Senate Bid, Assures Voters It’s No Joke

By David Miller Published: February 14, 2007 Capping nearly two years of speculation, comedian and radio talk show host Al Franken on Wednesday announced he is challenging Republican incumbent Norm Coleman in Minnesota’s 2008 Senate race. The longtime liberal activist used his announcement to... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, February 14, 2007

Can Romney rise to top of GOP presidential pack?

Hurdles include his Mormon faith and convincing voters of his views on social issues. By Linda Feldmann | Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor WASHINGTON - On paper, Mitt Romney should be a strong contender for the Republican presidential nomination: He can boast successes as an executive... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, February 11, 2007

New defense secretary makes clear to Europe that he's no Rumsfeld

By Lolita C. Baldor ASSOCIATED PRESS 1:12 p.m. February 11, 2007 MUNICH, Germany – In the first public test of his diplomatic skills, Defense Secretary Robert Gates tried to make clear that he is not Donald H. Rumsfeld, the gruff-talking Pentagon chief who rattled relations with Europe. Gates made... Sign in to see full entry.

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