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| Thu, 21 Jul 2005 08:00:00 EST Antarctic architecture |
| The British Antarctic Survey this week announced the winner of a design competition for a replacement research base at Halley Station on Antarctica's Brunt Ice Shelf. To match the almost otherworldly conditions at the site, the winning team of engineering firm Faber Maunsell and Hugh Broughton Architects came up with a futuristic design—a series of 12 highly insulated, interlocking modules built on mechanical legs and giant skis. The modules will weigh between 65 and 130 tons each, and together will provide housing and work space for up to 52 scientists and technicians. Lead architect Hugh Broughton spoke with U.S. News about the new project. |
| Thu, 21 Jul 2005 08:00:00 EST All gay, all the time |
| When the Fab Five waltzed onto Bravo's Queer Eye for the Straight Guy two years ago, they were heralded as gay ambassadors to heterosexual America, capable of closing the cultural divide with superior hairstyling products and hip party tips. On The O.C. last season, Marisa briefly flirted with a lesbian love affair before pairing up with Ryan again, and on Desperate Housewives Bree reached out to her sexually confused teenage son by telling him, "I'd love you even if you were a murderer." |
| Thu, 21 Jul 2005 08:00:00 EST Court faces hot-button social issues |
| If President Bush gets his wish and the Senate confirms Judge John G. Roberts in time for the upcoming Supreme Court term, the new justice will find himself deciding several cases on hot-button social issues. Here is a look at four of them: |
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| Thu, 21 Jul 2005 11:23:04 EDT Blasts reported in London |
| Four "explosions or attempts at explosions" reported on three London subway stations and a bus, police sayBus driver in East London reports bang on top of busSituation now "absolutely under control," according to London Police Commissioner Ian Blair Prime Minister Tony Blair says incidents designed "to scare people and frighten them" |
| Thu, 21 Jul 2005 10:42:27 EDT Moderates doubt Roberts filibuster |
| President Bush's pick for the Supreme Court will make more courtesy calls on top lawmakers today, with a key group of moderates casting doubt on the possibility of a stalemate in the Senate. Three members of the Senate's so-called Gang of 14 downplayed the chances of a Democratic filibuster to block the nomination. |
| Thu, 21 Jul 2005 08:10:05 EDT Sudan apologizes to Rice over scuffle |
| U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is demanding an immediate apology from the Sudanese government after members of her staff and press traveling with her were manhandled by authorities. |
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