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The Problems With Prenatal Tests Unreliable prenatal tests are leading to more abortions by women who mistakenly believe that there are problems with their pregnancies. Investigative journalist Beth Daley reported on the lack of regulation of genetic testing and what it means for parents for the New England Center for Investigative Reporting.
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Boston Marathon Suspect Questioned, Unable to Speak Dzhokhar Tsarnaev lies in a hospital room with a breathing tube down his throat. But today he was charged with federal crimes that could make him eligible for the death penalty. Beth Daley reports for the Boston Globe .
Which Way, L.A.?
Windmills off the Coast of Cape Cod? The Obama Interior Department has approved America's first offshore wind-energy project, in shallow waters six miles from Cape Cod and 10 miles from Martha's Vineyard. Cape Wind now has the federal go-ahead to build 130 wind turbines 440 feet tall. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar made the announcement today in Boston.
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Windmills off the Coast of Cape Cod? The Obama Interior Department has approved America's first offshore wind-energy project, in shallow waters six miles from Cape Cod and 10 miles from Martha's Vineyard. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar made the announcement today in Boston. Cape Wind now has the federal go-ahead to build 130 wind turbines 440 feet tall.
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Offshore Wind Power: The Promises and the Realities The Obama Administration has promised a major investment in offshore wind power to reduce dependence on foreign oil and curb global warming. The project closest to getting started is Cape Wind, in shallow waters near Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard, where the President's on vacation.
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