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NASA handout photo of water flows on Mars

Extraterrestrial Life Exists? NASA Discovers Water on Mars Planet (Amazing Images)

The recent discovery of possible salt water on mars could lead to extraterrestrial life on Mars. NASA's Reconnaissance Orbiter release photos of possible flowing water extending onto a rocky slope. The images show dark colored slim streaks flowing down from slopes and crevices. Brown streaks appear and disappear throughout Mars' winter spring and summer seasons. Briny water has been speculated to be flowing during those seasons.

NASA Potentially Discovers Martian Liquid Water

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NASA announced Thursday that they've potentially discovered liquid water on the surface of Mars. Researchers are studying satellite images that appear to have the consistency of salty brine water.

NASA discovers evidence of flowing water on Mars

NASA handout photo of water flows on Mars
NASA scientists have discovered fresh evidence that water is flowing on Mars during its warmest months, raising the likelihood that life could exist on the red planet, the agency said on Thursday.
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Has NASA Found Something 'Significant' on Mars?

NASA said it will host a news briefing on Thursday about a significant new Mars science finding. The space agency did not give too many details in the release but said the new finding is based on observations from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO), which has been orbiting the Red Planet since 2006.
Ted Danson (L) and Marg Helgenberger

Marg Helgenberger is saying goodbye to "CSI"

Long-running TV series "CSI:Crime Scene Investigation" will take on a less serious tone this season as former "Cheers" actor Ted Danson joins the cast of forensic detectives, producers said on Wednesday.
A worker processes turkeys at the West Liberty Food processing plant

Multi-Drug Resistant Salmonella Surfaces, As CDC Investigates Outbreak

A recent study published on Wednesday suggests that two strains of Salmonella are resistant to multiple antibiotic treatment drugs as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, along with the U.S. Department of Agriculture?s Food Safety and Inspection Service investigate a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella poisoning linked to ground turkey.
Salmonella Outbreak in the U.S. Kills 1 and Sickens 77

Salmonella-Filled Turkey Kills 1, Sickens 77 Nationwide

A multi-state outbreak of Salmonella poisoning linked to ground turkey has spread across the nation, killing one person while more than 75 have been sickened, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC, along with the U.S. Department of Agriculture?s Food Safety and Inspection Service who are investigating the outbreak.
Tropical Storm Emily

Tropical Storm Emily Gains Strength, Continues Westward Towards Puerto Rico

A strengthening Tropical Storm Emily is continues to move westward through the Caribbean inching closer to the islands of Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic and Haiti where watches and warnings are in effect. The National Hurricane Center said as of 2 p.m. Emily about 215 miles southeast of San Juan, Puerto Rico, moving at 12 miles per hour with maximum sustained winds of 45 miles per hour.
Salmonella bacteria

CDC: 1 death, 77 Illnesses Linked to Ground Turkey in Illinois

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC, along with public health officials in many states and the U.S. Department of Agriculture?s Food Safety and Inspection Service are investigating a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella poisoning linked to ground turkey. One person has died from the outbreak and more than 75 have been sickened.
Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords smiles at TIRR Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, the day after the launch of Endeavour and the day before her cranioplasty, in this May 17, 2011 photo released on her Facebook page June 12, 2011.

Shooting victim Giffords returns for debt vote

Representative Gabrielle Giffords returned to the House floor on Monday for the first time since she was shot in the head in January, receiving a thunderous ovation from Democrats and Republicans alike.
Financial Crisis: U.S. Debt Ceiling in Pictures

Gabrielle Giffords returns for debt vote

Representative Gabrielle Giffords returned to the U.S. House on Monday night for the first time since an assassination attempt, drawing thunderous applause in a rare moment of unity during a contentious vote to raise the U.S. debt ceiling.
At Issue: U.S. Immigration Policy

Obama Administration Sues Alabama Over Immigration Law

In an increasingly familiar pattern of the federal government challenging tough new state immigration laws, the U.S. Justice Department filed a lawsuit on Monday in an effort to halt an Alabama measure that has been described as the toughest in the nation.
Gabrielle Giffords

Gabrielle Giffords Returns: Yes, Miracles Do Happen

U.S. Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords reminded Washington and the rest of America and watching world that yes, miracles do happen. Her arrival on the scene to cast a vote for the debt-limit bill came at just the right moment.
Executive producer Steven Spielberg arrives for the world premiere "Cowboys & Aliens" in California

Surprise box office tie for "Cowboys", "Smurfs"

The tiny blue "Smurfs" battled big-name, big-budget "Cowboys & Aliens" to a surprising tie at the domestic weekend box office with each film ringing up an estimated $36.2 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates on Sunday.
Blue Jays third baseman Nix tags Bourn out at third base during their Interleague MLB baseball game in Toronto

Baseball trade deadline closes with flurry of deals

The Atlanta Braves acquired speedy Gold Glove outfielder Michael Bourn in a five-player swap with the Houston Astros Sunday as Major League Baseball's non-waiver trade deadline closed in a flurry of deals.

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