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Scientists Keep A Careful Eye On The World Cup Ball
After a botched redesign in 2010 caused the ball to behave erratically, independent scientists have carefully studied the new ball.
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Yo App Raises $1 Million
There's a new iPhone app called Yo. It allows you to chat with a friend, but the only word you can use is yo. That's literally all Yo does.
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Leading Shiite Cleric Says Iraq Needs A New Government
Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani's comments add to criticisms that Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki hasn't done enough to bridge sectarian rifts. The cleric also says ISIS militants must be expelled.
Sanctions Common Against Doctors With Odd Medicare Billing
Medicare data show a pattern of problematic payments to doctors with a history of disciplinary action. Yet state medical boards don't usually look at billing as a trigger for investigations.
U.N.: Number Of Displaced People Hits Mark Not Seen Since World War II
At least 51.2 million people are now living under forced displacement, a U.N. agency says. If all of them were put into one country, it would be the 26th largest in the world.
Yo Is The Buzzy App Of The Moment, Whether Yo Like It Or Not
Yo is an app that does nothing but let you send a voice message to your contacts saying "Yo." Is it worth the $1 million investors seem to think it is?
In Obama's Iraq Plan, An Answer That Breeds More Questions
President Obama says U.S. military personnel will advise Iraqi forces, not to serve in combat. But the proposal raises more questions: What are the rules of engagement? And how long will they stay?
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From Organic Pioneers, Son Inherits Passion, Just Not For Farming
Arlo Crawford's parents started the kind of small, organic farm that's now trendy, back before it was trendy. But it was his parents' dream, not his. He's now written a book about the experience.
Ohio Rolls Back Renewable Energy Standards
Many states around the U.S. have adopted policies that encourage the development of renewable energy. Lately, though, there's been a major push nationwide for states to repeal those policies. As Ohio Public Radio's Andy Chow reports, Ohio appears to be the first state to temporarily halt some of their standards for utilities.
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Syrian War Sparks A Spike In Worldwide Level Of Displaced People
On World Refugee Day, the United Nations' refugee agency is reporting that the number of people forcibly displaced from their homes grew to more than 50 million — a level unseen since World War II.
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