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Physicists closing in on the elusive Higgs boson
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[Los Angeles Times] - How long have physicists been looking for it? Gosh — four decades. Certainly by the mid- to late '70s we knew it had to exist. How does it fit into the Standard Model of particle physics? The Standard Model is this big picture that's been developed
Complex accountability system frustrates educators, confuses parents
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[Corpus Christi Caller Times] - And therein lies the problem lamented by educators and school administrators who long have had trouble explaining to the public and to parents the state's complex accountability system, which grades schools against one year. This year — more so than
Google News: The Root of It All: What is this destructive beetle?
[Journal Times] - They have coppery wings and a shiny green body, and are about a half inch long. I have attached a photo. What is this beetle and how can I get rid of it? — Dan, Racine. Every day people bring samples of Japanese beetles to the office.
Senate debt vote delayed in quest for elusive compromise
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[Los Angeles Times] - Those sorts of lawmakers long have served as a bridge between the parties, making them the key to forging agreements on highly contentious issues. But in today's Congress, such centrists have become scarce. "Folks are suspicious now," said Sen.
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