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Scientists map DNA of prehistoric animal

Using next-generation instruments and groundbreaking DNA-reading techniques, scientists have uncovered much of the genetic code of the woolly mammoth, a prehistoric species of ele ...
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ASIA TONIGHT

Asia's primetime round-up of all the news, business and weather that's relevant to viewers in the Asia-Pacific region. Anchored by Veronica Pedrosa from CNN's Asia headquarters in Hong Kong, Asia ...
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Madagascar power struggle explained

The military handed power to Andry Rajoelina, the 34-year-old former mayor of Antananarivo. Rajoelina and Ravalomanana have been engaged in a bitter power struggle since the beginning of the year.
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Don't be afraid of the dark -- whole grains explained

Joanne Slavin, R.D., Ph.D. -- one of the country's foremost experts on fiber and whole grains -- recalls grain's first go-round. "I was in graduate school pursuing a nutrition deg ...
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Levee Breaches: Explained

Story Highlights; Levee breaches can occur due to various circumstances "Overtopping" happens when water rises above the levee and spills over "Structural impact" occurs when a bo ...
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What to know about fees and tips when donating to a good cause

What you want to accomplish: If your goal is to support a good cause, paying a fee or tip that you can afford is one way to make your chosen nonprofit’s job easier. If you make recurring monthly ...
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Serena sets new targets for grand slam wins

Serena Williams is looking to forge her place in tennis history after winning her 11th grand slam title at Wimbedon on Saturday. The 27-year-old American told CNN that she had set "new goals" after ...
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Bush criticizes Clinton's pardon of fugitive financier

President Bush Monday criticized his predecessor's decision to pardon Marc Rich, who fled the country almost two decades ago after being indicted on tax evasion and fraud charges. "I am troubled by ...
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As children starve, world struggles for solution

Other Haitian mothers keep their children alive by parceling out food to them, but some make an excruciating choice when their food rationing fails, she says. "It's horrible. They have to choose among ...
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Europe reacts with shock and horror

Messages of support, shock and condolence have poured in from European leaders. Pope John Paul II sent a telegram to President George W. Bush saying: "I hurry to express to you and your fellow ...
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U.N. envoy: No timetable for new Afghan government

The U.N.'s top Afghanistan envoy said Thursday he can't provide a time frame for finding a political solution that will yield a future government for the war-ravaged country. "I think we will go as ...
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Obama still struggles with some Democrats

John McCain or not vote at all in November if Obama is the Democratic nominee. Among 1,278 people polled, 33 percent said they would pick McCain over Obama, and 16 percent said they would not vote at ...