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Tiny dinosaur fossil is found in China (AP)
<p>AP - As pterodactyls go it was small, toothless and had unexpectedly curved toes — yet scientists are welcoming their new find as another piece in the puzzle of ancient life.



Science lab attached to space station (AP)

</a>AP - Europe's shiny new $2 billion science lab, Columbus, was anchored to the international space station on Monday by a team of astronauts laboring inside and out. French astronaut Leopold Eyharts announced its arrival. "Beautiful work," replied Mission Control.



UN chief calls for climate change action (AP)

AP - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday urged all nations to join private companies, civic groups and individuals this year in sustaining "the unprecedented momentum" to fight global warming.



France halts genetically modified corn (AP)
AP - The French government on Saturday suspended the use of genetically modified corn crops in France while it awaits EU approval for a full ban.
Tooth scan reveals Neanderthal mobility (AP)
<p>AP - Analysis of a 40,000-year-old tooth found in southern Greece suggests Neanderthals were more mobile than once thought, paleontologists said Friday.



Wintry weather from Midwest to NE tomorrow (weather.com)
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Four arrested in US for spying for China (AFP)

AFP - Four people were arrested in the United States Monday on charges of spying for China in two separate cases, including one involving the US space shuttle, the Justice Department said.</p>


Uno the beagle wins early at Westminster (AP)

AP - Barking and baying, a precocious beagle called Uno took his first winning steps at Westminster. Uno easily took the best of breed Monday at America's No. 1 dog show, bounding around the ring and trying to grab the lead out of handler Aaron Wilkerson's hand.



New species of prehistoric flying reptile found in China: study (AFP)
AFP - Paleontologists have discovered the fossil of a new species of tiny prehistoric flying reptile in northeastern China, a study released Monday said.
NKorea increases military manoeuvres: report (AFP)
<p>AFP - Energy-starved North Korea has recently increased military manoeuvres, arousing suspicions it may have diverted fuel oil provided under a multinational aid-for-disarmament deal, a report said Sunday.



French GM ban infuriates farmers, delights environmentalists (AFP)

AFP - France officially banned Saturday a strain of genetically modified corn from US agribusiness giant Monsanto, delighting environmentalists but sparking outrage from the company and French farmers.




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