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Chances slim on shuttle launch this week
Aug 27 2006 8:54PM (CT)
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - The chances that the space shuttle Atlantis would be launched into orbit this week diminished by the hour Sunday as NASA prepared for Tropical Storm Ernesto and the possibility of moving the spacecraft into shelter.
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Ethanol turned into food-grade alcohol
Aug 27 2006 5:06PM (CT)
AMES, Iowa (AP) - Now that ethanol has become common in gas tanks, two Iowa State University professors are working to get it into martini glasses.
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One-third of China hurt by acid rain
Aug 27 2006 5:50AM (CT)
BEIJING (AP) - One-third of China's vast landmass is suffering from acid rain caused by its rapid industrial growth, while local leaders are failing to enforce environmental standards for fear of hurting business, said officials quoted Sunday by state media.
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