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  White House to Name Cyber Czar

  The new czar will be charged with protecting the country's computer networks.

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  Cheney vs. Obama: Dueling Unprovable Claims

  Both argue about the nation's safety. Their claims aren't provable, however.

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  Obama Announces New Fuel Efficiency Standards

  Plan would cut pollution and raise mileage standards.

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  Obama to Announce New Fuel Standards

  New standard said to be about 35.5 miles a gallon for 2016 models.

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  Barack Obama Drafted to Fight Aliens

  It's not enough that he has to rescue the free world from the usual ills.

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  What's the Evidence for Climate Change, Anyway?

  What have researchers learned with the hundreds of millions already spent?

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  Federal Soda Tax Weighed

  Lawmakers to ponder federal excise tax on soda and other sugar-laden drinks to pay for health care.

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  Newfound Lichen Species Named for Obama

  Newly discovered lichen species named for Obama to honor support of science.

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  White House Sees 'Radical' Climate Ideas as Last Resort

  White House would look at shooting particles into the atmosphere to cool the climate.

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  Space Smells Funny, Astronauts Say

  Smell of space will linger with space shuttle astronauts upon their return.

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  Embryonic Stem Cells: 5 Misconceptions

  While stem cell research holds great promise, hype and misconceptions cloud the picture.

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  Obama Stem Cell Decision Called 'Deadly Executive Order'

  Obama is expected to reverse limitations for federal funding of embryonic stem cell research.

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  Why Is Obama Going Gray?

  President Obama is going a little gray at the temples. Is it the stress?

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  Gov. Jindal Follow-up: What Is 'Volcano Monitoring'?

  Gov. Bobby Jindal criticizes government spending on volcano monitoring.

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  Pentagon Official: U.S. Is Not Developing Space Weapons

  The United States is not developing space weapons, a Pentagon official said Thursday.

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  Red vs. Blue: Why Necktie Colors Matter

  In power politics and business, there are only two colors of ties: red and blue.

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  Obama Energy Secretary: California Vineyards Could Disappear

  Any questions about whether the Obama administration views global warming seriously were answered today.

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  Ancient Lefties: The History of Obama’s Handedness

  Southpaw Obama is another notch for the column of left-handed presidents, now totaling eight.

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  Obama's Science Agenda: Aggressive and Daunting

  Holdren, Chu, Browner and other officials have a lot on their shoulders.

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  Can Obama Save the Planet?

  The new president promises to tackle global warming. It possible? Necessary?

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  Inauguration Worry: No Place to Pee

  Many Americans are trekking to Washington, D.C., to witness the inauguration. Will there be enough toilets?