Levees among possible cause of more frequent flooding
The Mississippi River floods more often than it used to, and at higher levels. Richard Knaup thinks he knows why.
Environment
Jan 4, 2016
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SpaceX's returned booster rocket back in hangar
SpaceX's booster rocket, the Falcon, is back in its nest following a historic landing.
Space Exploration
Jan 4, 2016
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The latest on gadgets: This year's CES smaller—yet bigger (Update)
The latest developments surrounding the consumer-electronics show in Las Vegas known as CES (all times local):
Consumer & Gadgets
Jan 4, 2016
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Key ride-hailing companies who are changing the industry
Ride-hailing company Lyft Inc. said Monday it's partnering with General Motors Co. on various projects, from hubs where Lyft drivers can rent GM vehicles to an on-demand, autonomous ride service. Even with the investment, ...
Business
Jan 4, 2016
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Guatemala warily monitors erupting volcano
Guatemalan authorities Monday warily monitored the eruption of a volcano near its capital that spewed columns of ash up to seven kilometers (four miles) high.
Earth Sciences
Jan 4, 2016
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Why the real King Kong became extinct
The largest ape to roam Earth died out 100,000 years ago because it failed to tuck into savannah grass after climate change hit its preferred diet of forest fruit, scientists suggest.
Plants & Animals
Jan 4, 2016
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US sues VW over emissions-cheating software in diesel cars
The Justice Department sued Volkswagen on Monday over emissions-cheating software found in nearly 600,000 vehicles sold in the United States, potentially exposing the company to billions of dollars in penalties for clean ...
Business
Jan 4, 2016
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Africanews channel launches with continent-focused coverage
The Africanews channel launched Monday with coverage of the continent in English and French that is only available online for now, but which its backers hope to expand to TV broadcasts soon.
Telecom
Jan 4, 2016
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California braces for series of El Nino storms
After all the talk, El Nino storms have finally lined up over the Pacific and started soaking drought-parched California with rain expected to last for most of the next two weeks, forecasters said Monday.
Environment
Jan 4, 2016
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Oculus to start taking virtual reality headset orders
Facebook-owned Oculus VR will begin taking orders for its Rift virtual reality headsets on Wednesday, as the doors of Consumer Electronics Show gadget extravaganza officially open in Las Vegas.
Consumer & Gadgets
Jan 4, 2016
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