Climate set for 'sudden shifts'
Many climate systems will undergo a series of sudden shifts this century as a result of human-induced climate change. news.bbc.co.uk
NASA Savors Return of Atlantis
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) -- NASA savored the return Wednesday of Atlantis and its astronauts from a near-perfect space station mission - then quickly revved up anticipation for another shuttle launch next month.... hosted.ap.org
Navy Asks Judge to Clarify Whale Rules
HONOLULU (AP) -- The Navy on Tuesday asked a federal judge to clarify and modify an injunction placing restrictions on the service's use of sonar in Hawaii waters.... hosted.ap.org
Yosemite Park Blocked From Doing Repairs
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) -- Yosemite National Park must halt more than $100 million in planned construction projects because the developments threaten the park's fragile ecosystem, a federal appeals court panel ruled Thursday.... hosted.ap.org
"The Sims" game's sale hits 100 million mark
A milestone in the world of computer games was reached Wednesday as "The Sims" game has sold 100 million copies since its launch in 2000. The 100-million mark, which publisher Electronic Arts Inc. announced Wednesday, puts "The Sims ... english.people.com.cn