NZ HERALD - Strange green meteorite 'from Mercury', Mar 30, 2013

 "Scientists studying a collection of 35 meteorites that landed in Morocco in 2012 say that a strange green rock among the group is likely from Mercury, Space.com reports. If they are correct, Meteorite NWA 7325 is the first known chunk of Mercury to be identified on Earth. Magnetic intensity is shared by rocks and the planet they originate from. NWA 7325 has a lower magnetic intensity than other space rocks scientists have seen, Anthony Irving, a meteorite scientist from the University of Washington said at the 44th annual Lunar and Planetary Science Conference in the Woodlands, Texas, this month, according to Space.com. The meteorite's magnetic intensity most closely matches the low magnetism found on Mercury, which Nasa's Messenger spacecraft has measured, Irving said. Furthermore, the space rock has a low iron content, and scientists believe Mercury's surface is also low in iron. The green meteorite and the other space rocks it was found with are about 4.56 billion years old, Irving said."
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VATICAN News, Mar 30, 2013

Vatican defends Pope Francis' washing of women's feet ...
VATICAN CITY (RNS) The Vatican dismissed criticism of Pope Francis ... behavior of inclusion that a new Pope ... Pope Francis | The Fifth Column Mar 30, 2013 ...www.religionnews.com/.../vatican-defends-pope-francis...feet - Cached

CHANNEL 24 - Justin's monkey quarantined in Germany, Mar 30, 2013

 "Berlin - A German official says Justin Bieber had to leave a monkey in quarantine after arriving in the country last week without the necessary papers for the animal. The 19-year-old singer arrived at Munich airport last Thursday. Customs spokesperson Thomas Meister said on Saturday that when he went through customs he didn't have the documentation necessary to bring the capuchin monkey into the country - so the animal had to stay with authorities. Bieber performed in Munich on Thursday night on the latest leg of his European tour. He's giving several concerts in Germany and Austria over the next week. Bieber had a trying stay in London recently, first being booed by fans when he arrived late at a concert, then struggling with his breathing and fainting backstage at a show."
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NBC NEWS - North Korea says it is entering 'state of war' with South, Mar 30, 2013

 "By Marian Smith, Staff Writer, NBC News North Korea said on Saturday that it was entering a "state of war" with South Korea, following a call to arms by the country's young leader Kim Jong Un and days of increasingly belligerent rhetoric from the isolated state. The North's official news agency KCNA published the joint statement issued by the government, political parties and other organizations. "From this time on, the North-South relations will be entering a state of war and all issues raised between the North and the South will be handled accordingly," it said. "
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NATIONAL POST - Alexis Wright, Zumba teacher pleads guilty to prostitution, Mar 30, 2013

 "PORTLAND, Maine — The dance instructor who used her Zumba fitness studio as a front for prostitution faces jail time after pleading guilty in a case that captivated a quiet seaside town known for its beaches and picturesque homes. The plea agreement, which calls for a 10-month sentence, spares Alexis Wright from the prospect of a high-profile trial featuring sex videos, exhibitionism and pornography. She’s scheduled to be sentenced on May 31. Wright quietly answered “guilty” 20 times on Friday when the judge read the counts, which include engaging in prostitution, promotion of prostitution, conspiracy, tax evasion and theft by deception. “We’re very satisfied with it. It’s an appropriate outcome, given the gravity of her actions,” Assistant Attorney General Darcy Mitchell said after the brief court hearing."
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THE PROVINCE - Patients of Tulsa oral surgeon line up outside clinic to get tested for possible diseases, Mar 30, 2013

 "TULSA, Okla. - About 150 to 200 patients of a Tulsa oral surgeon who's accused of unsanitary practices are lining up outside a health clinic to be screened for hepatitis and the virus that causes AIDS. The line Saturday wrapped around the front of the large building north of downtown that houses Tulsa Health Department North Regional Health and Wellness Center. Oklahoma officials say 7,000 patients of Dr. W. Scott Harrington in the past six years will receive letters that warn that poor hygiene at Harrington's two clinics created a public health hazard."
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HOLY WEEK, Catholic Church, Mar 30, 2013

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   Roman baker sells Easter cakes to commemorate Vatican ...
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NEWSDAY - UCLA hires Steve Alford as new basketball coach, Mar 30, 2013

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