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Former Sen. Jesse Helms dies at 86: Former Sen. Jesse Helms, who built a career along the fault lines of racial politics and battled liberals, Communists and the occasional fellow Republican during 30 years in Congress, died Friday. He was 86. ›00:13, 5.07
Labour by-election 'lost weekend': Labour opponents in the Glasgow East by-election pour scorn on the party's "lost weekend" after it failed to select a candidate. ›10:04
Future space robots may think for themselves: Scientists today can only dream of having a robotic explorer like EVE from the Disney/Pixar film "WALL-E." But some researchers are working on autonomous spacecraft, airships and rovers that can cooperate intelligently while exploring distant worlds. ›18:13, 5.07
Cilantro joins salmonella check list: Inspectors are collecting soil, water and produce samples, reviewing export logs and combing packing plants in three major tomato-growing states in Mexico. ›04:30
New West Nile strain may worsen epidemic: A new strain of West Nile virus is spreading better and earlier across the United States, and may thrive in hot American summers, researchers said on Thursday. ›22:31, 3.07
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Polyclinics 'not a threat' to GPs: GP surgeries will not be forced to close when polyclinics open, the health minister has said. ›09:51
Baby's temperament can predict later behavior: Parents' interactions with their baby during the first year of life can predict the odds of behavior problems later on as can the baby's natural temperament, research suggests. ›18:55, 3.07
Nontraditional tenants filling up vacant malls: Community college classes in the old mall movie theater. A DMV office across from the Starbucks. Maybe a local library between the Victoria's Secret and the Gap. ›18:40, 3.07
Haywire brain chemical linked to SIDS: Scientists have new evidence that the brain chemical best known for regulating mood also plays a role in the mystifying killer of seemingly healthy babies sudden infant death syndrome. ›22:05, 3.07
Most airlines nix cash for onboard purchases: Don't bother hitting the ATM before boarding your flight your airline may no longer be accepting cash. ›21:56, 3.07
Delays hit pupils' test results: More than a million 11 and 14-year-olds in England will get their Sats results late this year because of administrative chaos. ›13:25, 04.07
Mars landers next whiff could be its last: The Phoenix lander's first chemical sniff of Martian soil did not turn up any trace of the building blocks of life. Its next whiff could be its last. ›14:44, 3.07
Bring a bib to America's best barbecue joints: A quest for the top spot makes a heck of a good excuse to get out and explore our country's little towns and back-road byways. ›13:53, 3.07
Brain food: If it helps gerbils, it could help you: Scientists have figured out how to make gerbils smarter and hope the findings can be applied to you. ›16:27, 3.07
Job losses add to consumer worries: As they cope with rising food and energy costs and declining home values, more Americans took another financial hit in June: the loss of their paycheck. ›15:05, 3.07
Teen with upside-down feet takes first steps: Tropical drinks, tasty food and lots of lounging can wreak havoc on any diet. Use these tricks to enjoy your getaway without gaining weight. ›12:32, 2.07
ConsumerMan: Get a cheap cell headset: If you want to drive and talk on the phone you must use a hands-free device. A headset can set you back $100. But you dont have to pay anywhere near that if you know where to shop. ›21:18, 2.07
Road-trip rescue: Off on a road trip? A drive-through doesnt have to be a diet detour ›23:53, 3.07
Amsterdam airport tries self-service bag checks: Passengers departing from Amsterdam airport can now cut waiting times and minimize human contact by using a machine to check in their luggage. ›15:29, 5.07
Federer & Nadal face final clash: Roger Federer will try to win a sixth consecutive Wimbledon title when he plays Rafael Nadal in Sunday's final. ›10:59, 05.07
NYT: McCain camp struggles to find strategy: John McCain has struggled to solidify lines of attack against Mr. Obama, Republican operatives say and some of his own advisers acknowledge. ›04:11, 4.07
Mosquito threat multiplies after Midwest floods: A Filipino teenager who came to New York so doctors could perform surgery to untwist her severely clubbed feet took her first unaided steps Wednesday. ›23:17, 2.07
Tories propose fuel duty changes: The Conservatives announce new plans which they say would help motorists struggling with rising fuel costs. ›11:37
