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Study shows wetlands provide landscape-scale reduction in nitrogen pollution

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Study shows wetlands provide landscape-scale reduction in nitrogen pollution Find related stories on NSF's Environmental Research and Education (ERE) programs at this link . In agricultural regions such as the U.S. Midwest, excess nitrate from crop fertilizer makes its way into rivers and streams through subsurface drainage channels and agricultural ditches. High nitrate concentrations in waterways can be harmful to ecosystems and human health, ... More at https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=244250&WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc_ev=click This is an NSF News item. Published January 29, 2018 at 04:00PM Read more at nsf.gov

Trump pushes hardline immigration policies even as he urges unity

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump urged lawmakers on Tuesday to work toward bipartisan compromises, but pushed a hard line on immigration, insisting on a border wall and other concessions from Democrats as part of any deal to protect the children of illegal immigrants. from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260648 http://ift.tt/2FuHau6

Trump signs order to keep Guantanamo detention center open

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he signed an order to keep open the military detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, which his predecessor, Barack Obama, unsuccessfully tried to close. from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260648 http://ift.tt/2DPxfmv

Texas inmate executed for murder of ex-girlfriend

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AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - A Dallas man who was convicted of murdering his ex-girlfriend in 1999 while he was out on parole was executed on Tuesday after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a last-minute appeal, prison officials said. from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260648 http://ift.tt/2DPCJxJ

Justice Department warned White House about releasing memo: Washington Post

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senior Justice Department officials on Monday warned White House Chief of Staff John Kelly about the dangers of publicly releasing a memo that alleges abuses by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Washington Post reported on Tuesday, citing people briefed on the meeting. from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260648 http://ift.tt/2DNNYXn

Hawaii civil defense employee mistook drill for actual missile attack

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(Reuters) - The Hawaii civil defense employee who issued the false missile alarm that stirred panic across the state last month mistook an alert drill for an actual attack, confused by conflicting messages used in the simulation, investigators said on Tuesday. from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260648 http://ift.tt/2GuBXDI

Three killed when helicopter crashes into California home

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(Reuters) - Three people were killed on Tuesday when a helicopter crashed into a home in the Southern California community of Newport Beach, officials said. from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260648 http://ift.tt/2BEDP9u

New York City says accelerating rollout of police body cameras

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NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York City said on Tuesday it would equip all police officers on patrol with body cameras by the end of 2018, advancing a program that began last year and drawing criticism from the city's largest police union. from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260648 http://ift.tt/2rTiSIg

Governor seeks probe of Texas training site in gymnastics scandal

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AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - Texas Governor Greg Abbott asked the state's top police agency on Tuesday to start an investigation into Karolyi Ranch, a training facility used by USA Gymnastics where young women athletes said they were sexually molested by the team's doctor. from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260648 http://ift.tt/2nmjgKK

As U.S. immigration debate rages, 'Dreamers' await their fate

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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - As U.S. President Donald Trump and congressional leaders discuss the fate of some 700,000 immigrants brought to the United States illegally as children, the young people whose lives hang in the balance fret about their future. from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260648 http://ift.tt/2EmmhBT

CIA director expects Russia will try to target U.S. mid-term elections

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LONDON (Reuters) - CIA Director Mike Pompeo said Russia will target U.S. mid-term elections later this year as part of the Kremlin's attempt to influence domestic politics across the West, and warned the world had to do more to push back against Chinese meddling. from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260648 http://ift.tt/2nqloQV

One losing streak has to end when Suns, Mavs meet

Wizards win first game without Wall

Aldridge drops 30 as Spurs edge Nuggets

Without Wall, Wizards end Thunder's winning streak 102-96

Knicks rout Nets again to finish sweep of season series

Pistons blow past Cavs, end 8-game losing streak

Hornets' Howard motivated to play hometown Hawks

Harden's 60-point night was off the charts

James Harden just produced the first 60-point triple double in NBA history

Pistons dump Cavs, who lose Love (hand)

UPDATE 6-NBA Results

Harden has first 60-point triple-double in NBA history

Love breaks hand in Cavaliers' 125-114 loss to Detroit

Randolph's double-double leads Kings past Pelicans, 114-103

Dodgers issue spring invite to switch-pitcher Pat Venditte

Porzingis, Knicks complete sweep of Nets

NYK 111, BKN 95: Porzingis' 28 Points and Kanter's 20 Boards Fuel the Season Sweep over Brooklyn

DeRozan scores 23 as Raptors beat Timberwolves 109-104

Cleveland's Love leaves game at Detroit with broken hand

Cavs' Love out 6-8 weeks with broken hand

Tony Parker hugged a fan after seeing sign at Spurs game

With latest John Wall injury, it certainly feels like this version of the Wizards has peaked

Rangers sign Niese to minor-league deal

Ben Simmons, Jaylen Brown send cryptic tweets after another All-Star snub

Report: Diamondbacks nearing deal with Alex Avila

Brendan Rodgers' goal is to make major-league debut for Rockies in 2018

Denver Nuggets briefs: Mason Plumlee expected to be out for “a little while” with calf strain

NBA notebook: Reality of trade hits home for Griffin

State of the Union: Trump hails 'new American moment'

The president speaks of "one American family", but Democrats say he has left the nation "fractured". from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2Gykn1A

State of the Union: Congress divided on Trump speech

The contrasting reactions to the president's speech tell the tale of a deeply divided Congress. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2nozzH0

Taliban threaten 70% of Afghanistan, BBC finds

The Islamist group's power and reach have surged since foreign combat troops left, the BBC finds. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2GxHfyf

Top-secret Australian files 'left at second-hand shop'

Bureaucrats say they will urgently investigate a breach that has sparked both amusement and concern. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2BFFhIG

The killer whale that can say 'hello' and 'bye bye'

A killer whale that can mimic words such as "hello" is thought to be the first of its kind to copy human speech. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2nqKlfJ

'Emotional support peacock' barred from United Airlines plane

United Airlines refuses to let a woman in New Jersey board a plane with a peacock, citing its size. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2rVgVLc

Glee actor Mark Salling, 35, found dead

The actor, who had admitted possessing child sex abuse images, is believed to have killed himself. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2DXW3b3

I'm not a quitter, says UK PM

The PM issues a defiant response to critics, as she begins a trade mission to China. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2nr1EfG

Hawaii false alarm: Officials quit over missile alert

Additionally the employee who sent the warning, who had a record of poor performance, is fired. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2GwFtNV

Post-Brexit intelligence sharing 'essential'

Former intelligence chiefs say UK's security expertise should not be bargaining chip in talks with EU. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2BFlQiY

Pope to send envoy to investigate Chile sex abuse claims

The Vatican says it has been given new information about allegations of a bishop's alleged cover-up. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2DOA6rH

Crashed Sydney seaplane route 'inexplicable'

The aircraft was not on its usual path to Sydney when it crashed, killing six, the operator says. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2BEV1eY

ColorFab: 3D printer can change colour of objects

MIT is making a new kind of 3D printer that can change the colour of the objects you print. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2DOb2Fs

Logan Paul 'more popular' than Zoella with children

Study suggests children are seeking edgier content on YouTube, their favourite online site. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2rYNfNF

Super blue blood moon: Get ready for a rare celestial show

A lunar eclipse, supermoon and blue moon are about to happen at once. Here's what you need to know. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2DQmXOX

Was this really built in a year? Fact-checking Trump

What did President Trump get right - and wrong - in his first State of the Union address? from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2nmYV7Y

The make-up artist making designs with dead insects

Jasmine Ahumada, from California, attaches spiders and bees to her face to create her distinctive looks. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2EqbOFs

'Baby brain': Myth or reality?

"Four in five" women undergo changes in memory and concentration during pregnancy, new research suggests. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2FxUj5J

Why did Kenya's Raila Odinga 'inaugurate' himself as president?

Kenya's main opposition leader stages his own "swearing-in" after two disputed elections. We explain. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2E0X0Q0

Prince William and Kate's bandy hockey penalty shootout

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge go head-to-head while learning about bandy hockey in Sweden. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2EmEgYU

Why Cape Town is shutting off its water supply

South Africa's second largest city is in the midst of a severe drought. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2GvyaGv

Red faces over Trump 'State of the Uniom' typo on tickets

Tickets for US President Trump's major speech have to be urgently reprinted over a glaring typo. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2BCYN8M

Used clothes: Why is worldwide demand declining?

As the worldwide demand for used and worn clothing plummets, what do we do with our unwanted clothes? from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2EqeIKC

Bollywood's troubled relationship with women

Film critic Shubhra Gupta shines a spotlight on the history of sexism in Indian films. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2nsu0Xf

'Forget walking 10,000 steps a day'

Experts say there is a better way to get fit than counting your steps. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2BFfcJT

Transfer deadline day: Who will Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, West Ham look to sign?

Who is likely to be on the move on deadline day and how can you follow the latest moves? from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2BDpQ3w

James Harden makes history, becomes first player in NBA to score 60 points in triple-double (ESPN)

from ESPN http://espn.go.com/

New dinosaur species found in Sahara desert of Egypt

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The fossilised remains of the new species, named Mansourasaurus Shahinae, were unearthed by an expedition undertaken by an initiative of the the Mansoura University Vertebrate Paleontology (MUVP) in Egypt. from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260656 http://ift.tt/2DQOhg8

Saudi closes hotel detention centre as corruption purge winds down

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Dozens of princes, senior officials and top businessmen were detained and confined in the opulent Ritz-Carlton Riyadh as the government launched the purge in early November. The hotel was closed to normal business. from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260656 http://ift.tt/2nlLxB2

Turkey orders detention of 11 doctors over criticism of Syrian offensive

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A Turkish prosecutor ordered the detention of 11 executive members of the Turkish Medical Association (TTB) on Tuesday as part of an investigation after the association opposed Turkey's military operation in northern Syria. from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260656 http://ift.tt/2DVThmW

Beijing will retaliate if Donald Trump acts on trade: US group

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US issues 'Putin list' of Russian politicians, oligarchs

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The Trump administration late on Monday released a long-awaited list of 114 Russian politicians and 96 "oligarchs'' who have flourished during the reign of President Vladimir Putin, fulfilling a demand by Congress that the US punish Moscow for interfering in the 2016 US election. from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260656 http://ift.tt/2ErqFzx

Pentagon restricts release of Afghanistan war data

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The crackdown on information comes just months after President Donald Trump announced a new Afghanistan strategy aimed at breaking a battlefield stalemate by accelerating Afghan-led operations against the Taliban and other insurgent groups in the country. from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260656 http://ift.tt/2DN8V0A

China Eastern, Xiamen Airlines cancel Taiwan flights amid routes row

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This month China opened several new air routes, including a northbound route up the Taiwan Strait that divides China from the island. Taiwan says it was done without its agreement, contravening what the democratic government in Taipei has said was a 2015 deal to first discuss such flight paths. from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260656 http://ift.tt/2ErKruP

Detained Chinese rights lawyer Yu Wensheng charged with subversion of state power-wife

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Yu, who has been an outspoken critic of a Chinese government crackdown on his fellow rights lawyers and activists, was taken by authorities from outside his home in Beijing on January 19 shortly after he was stripped of his legal license. from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260656 http://ift.tt/2DO6VFk

New top story on Hacker News: Paradigm shifts for the decentralized Web

Paradigm shifts for the decentralized Web 76 by quickfox | 14 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: What's Hiding Inside Egypt's Great Pyramid? Tiny Robots May Find Out

What's Hiding Inside Egypt's Great Pyramid? Tiny Robots May Find Out 64 by DrScump | 37 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Audio Adversarial Examples

Audio Adversarial Examples 106 by moultano | 22 comments on Hacker News.

Donald Trump calls for 'new American moment' in national address

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"To every citizen watching at home tonight, no matter where you have been, or where you come from, this is your time," Trump declared. "If you work hard, if you believe in yourself, if you believe in America, then you can dream anything, you can be anything, and together, we can achieve anything." from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India http://ift.tt/2np29XM