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Researchers Spot New Gene Mutation Linked to Breast Cancer

By BioTech News Headlines - Yahoo! News
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WEDNESDAY, Feb. 22 (HealthDay News) -- Scientists have identified a new gene mutation linked to breast cancer.

Feb 12

23

SBA Changes Definition of ‘Small Business’

By State of Alabama: All State Agencies
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[Alabama Development Office] In an effort to boost access to federal contracts and financial assistance, the Small Business Administration recently changed its definition of "small business" in a variety of industries for the first time in about 25 years. Small-business advocates, however, aren't yet sure if or how the move will affect small businesses' ability to get federal government contracts.

Feb 12

23

M 2.6, Central California

By U.S. Geological Survey
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36.335°N 117.998°W

Thursday, February 23, 2012 03:08:31 UTC
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 07:08:31 PM at epicenter

Depth: 3.10 km (1.93 mi)

Feb 12

23

Skywatcher Photos Catch Stunning Northern Lights Display

By Science News Headlines - Yahoo! News
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A surprisingly vivid display of the northern lights dominated the night sky in recent days, offering dazzling weekend light shows as far south as Nebraska for observers with clear weather, according to skywatchers.

Feb 12

23

M 2.7, Alaska Peninsula

By U.S. Geological Survey
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57.317°N 156.947°W

Thursday, February 23, 2012 02:55:09 UTC
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 05:55:09 PM at epicenter

Depth: 58.70 km (36.47 mi)

Feb 12

23

Tiny ‘Soccer Ball’ Space Molecules Could Equal 10,000 Mount Everests

By Space and Astronomy News Headlines - Yahoo! News
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For the first time, astronomers have discovered the solid form of tiny carbon spheres in deep space inside a vast cloud of particles locked in orbit around two distant stars.

Feb 12

23

M 2.9, Alaska Peninsula

By U.S. Geological Survey
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57.110°N 156.303°W

Thursday, February 23, 2012 02:02:22 UTC
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 05:02:22 PM at epicenter

Depth: 93.00 km (57.79 mi)

Feb 12

23

Quinn proposes taxing offshore oil companies

By Energy News Headlines - Yahoo! News
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Gov. Pat Quinn believes oil rigs off U.S. shores may be key to saving Illinois about $75 million a year.

Feb 12

23

Quinn proposes taxing offshore oil companies

By Energy News Headlines - Yahoo! News
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Gov. Pat Quinn believes oil rigs off U.S. shores may be key to saving Illinois about $75 million a year.

Feb 12

23

…Damaging Winds Plaguing the West…

By nws.social.media@noaa.gov
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The Inter-mountain West will continue to be bombarded by strong winds through early Thursday. Winds to 90 mph have been reported in the Colorado Front Range near Boulder, and numerous trees and trucks have been blown over. Gusts to 100 mph are in the forecast for the Central Rockies and High Plains. A strong jet stream across the region is to blame.

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