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Did NASA time Mars announcement to 'The Martian'?
The announcement confirming that water is flowing on the surface of Mars was celebrated by scientists searching for life in the universe — and by the publicists at Twentieth Century Fox looking to promote “The Martian,” the upcoming Ridley Scott film starring Matt Damon.
Did NASA time Mars announcement to 'The Martian'?
The announcement confirming that water is flowing on the surface of Mars was celebrated by scientists searching for life in the universe — and by the publicists at Twentieth Century Fox looking to promote “The Martian,” the upcoming Ridley Scott film starring Matt Damon.
Congress moves on spending bill as shutdown deadline looms
By Richard Cowan and David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Congress moved on Monday to rush legislation to President Barack Obama that avoids a government shutdown on Thursday as the new fiscal year starts while setting aside a bitter Republican feud over money for Planned Parenthood. The Senate kicked off the effort by advancing a measure to extend all previous agency funding levels until Dec. 11, in a bipartisan
Congress moves on spending bill as shutdown deadline looms
By Richard Cowan and David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Congress moved on Monday to rush legislation to President Barack Obama that avoids a government shutdown on Thursday as the new fiscal year starts while setting aside a bitter Republican feud over money for Planned Parenthood. The Senate kicked off the effort by advancing a measure to extend all previous agency funding levels until Dec. 11, in a bipartisan
'Cheers' but no cheer: Obama and Putin's grim toast
Rarely can a toast at a UN luncheon have been so chilly. Barack Obama and Vladimir Putin went through the motions on Monday, clinking glasses and making eye contact, but no more. Obama saluted the world leaders seated at his table, but when he came to Putin, his look hardened and his smile faded.
'Cheers' but no cheer: Obama and Putin's grim toast
Rarely can a toast at a UN luncheon have been so chilly. Barack Obama and Vladimir Putin went through the motions on Monday, clinking glasses and making eye contact, but no more. Obama saluted the world leaders seated at his table, but when he came to Putin, his look hardened and his smile faded.
Sitting impresses for O'Meara
News from Tuesday’s meeting at Ayr where First Sitting looks a horse ready to make his mark at a higher level.
Sitting impresses for O'Meara
News from Tuesday’s meeting at Ayr where First Sitting looks a horse ready to make his mark at a higher level.
Grosjean targets early points
Romain Grosjean reckons Haas F1’s “different approach” to entering the sport means that the newcomers could be in a position to score points early next season.