Curiosity Self-Portrait at Martian Sand Dune

This self-portrait of NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover shows the vehicle at “Namib Dune,” where the rover’s activities included scuffing into the dune with a wheel and scooping samples of sand for laboratory analysis. via NASA http://ift.tt/1PK1POl

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Trump Looks to Grab Attention as GOP Rivals Debate by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Republican presidential candidates take the debate stage Thursday night absent their front-runner, Donald Trump, who will instead seek to starve his rivals of attention at a critical juncture in the campaign by holding a competing event of his own.

Published: January 27, 2016 at 10:20PM

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NASA Observes Day of Remembrance

Chuck Resnik, brother of Space Shuttle Challenger astronaut Judith Resnik, left, and NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, right, visit the Space Shuttle Challenger Memorial during a wreath laying ceremony that was part of NASA’s Day of Remembrance on the 30th anniversary of the Challenger accident, January 28, 2016, at Arlington National Cemetery. via NASA http://ift.tt/1OSseWB

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The Latest: Iowa Workers Plan Rally at GOP Debate Site by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Latest on developments from the 2016 Republican race for president, less than a week out from the Iowa caucuses (all times local):

Published: January 28, 2016 at 06:42AM

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The Latest: Trump Makes New Attack on Fox Host Megyn Kelly by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Here are the latest developments from the 2016 race for president, less than a week out from the Iowa caucuses. All times local.

Published: January 28, 2016 at 05:17AM

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In Vermont, the Lure of Skiing in the Mad River Valley by BILL PENNINGTON

By BILL PENNINGTON

The Mad River Valley in central Vermont is home to two of the most prized ski areas in the Eastern United States: Sugarbush and Mad River Glen.

Published: January 30, 2016 at 07:00PM

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Engineers Mark Completion of Orion’s Pressure Vessel

NASA’s Orion spacecraft is another step closer to launching on its first mission to deep space atop the agency’s Space Launch System rocket. On Jan. 13, technicians at Michoud Assembly Facility finished welding together the primary structure of the Orion spacecraft destined for deep space, marking another important step on the journey to Mars. via NASA http://ift.tt/1OPBnPJ

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Space Station Flyover of the Mediterranean

Expedition 46 flight engineer Tim Peake of the European Space Agency (ESA) shared this stunning nighttime photograph with his social media followers on Jan. 25, 2016, writing, “Beautiful night pass over Italy, Alps and Mediterranean.” via NASA http://ift.tt/201CFPP

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A Half-Enceladus

This half-lit view of Enceladus bears a passing resemblance to similar views of Earth’s own natural satellite, but the similarities end there. via NASA http://ift.tt/1UmfrwW

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2016 Blizzard by Moonlight

An image from Suomi NPP shows the Eastern United States covered with snow and lit by a blizzard. via NASA http://ift.tt/1PqCo4e

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Blizzard Bears Down on U.S. East Coast

NASA-NOAA’s Suomi NPP satellite snapped this image of the blizzard approaching the U.S. East coast around 2:35 a.m. EST on Jan. 22, 2016 using the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) instrument’s Day-Night band. via NASA http://ift.tt/1NpA4CQ

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Ex-UConn Star Tate George Gets 9 Years Prison for Fraud by REUTERS

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Tate George, a former University of Connecticut star who later played in the National Basketball Association, was sentenced on Thursday to nine years in prison for running what prosecutors called a $2 million real estate Ponzi scheme.

Published: January 21, 2016 at 01:25PM

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Major Winter Storm Headed For Eastern U.S.

NASA and NOAA satellites are tracking a large winter storm that is expected to bring heavy snowfall to the U.S. Mid-Atlantic region on Jan. 22 and 23. Data from NASA-NOAA’s Suomi NPP and NOAA’s GOES-East satellite were used to create images and an animation of the movement of the powerful storm. via NASA http://ift.tt/1PqWTr2

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Aurora and the Pacific Northwest

NASA astronaut Scott Kelly and ESA astronaut Tim Peake shared a series of aurora photographs taken from the International Space Station on Jan. 20, 2016. Kelly wrote, “#goodmorning #aurora and the Pacific Northwest! #YearInSpace” and Peakefollowed up with, “Getting a photo masterclass from @StationCDRKelly – magical #aurora” via NASA http://ift.tt/1lvCOYX

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First Flower Grown in Space Station’s Veggie Facility

On Jan. 16, 2016, Expedition 46 Commander Scott Kelly shared photographs of a blooming zinnia flower in the Veggie plant growth system aboard the International Space Station. Kelly wrote, “Yes, there are other life forms in space! #SpaceFlower #YearInSpace” via NASA http://ift.tt/1PDkPbc

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First Flower Grown in Space

On Jan. 16, 2016, Expedition 46 Commander Scott Kelly shared photographs of a blooming zinnia flower in the Veggie plant growth facility on the International Space Station. Kelly wrote, “First ever flower grown in space makes its debut!” and “Yes, there are other life forms in space! #SpaceFlower #YearInSpace” via NASA http://ift.tt/1JfKxWu

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Paid Notice: Deaths GLANTZ, IRWIN L. by Unknown Author

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GLANTZ–Irwin L.,91, died peacefully at home on December 26, 2015 after a brief illness, with his loving family at his side. He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Gene; devoted children Paul, Judith Kingman, and Robert; grandchildren…

Published: January 9, 2016 at 07:00PM

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