The genes of a European person can be enough to pinpoint their ancestry down to their home country, claim two new studies. By reading single-letter DNA differences in the genomes of thousands of Europeans, researchers can tell a Finn from a Dane and a German from a Brit. In fact a visual genetic map mirrors the geopolitical map of the continent

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Authorities say a Michigan man survived after his hot air balloon plunged thousands of feet at a South Carolina festival because the basket caught a tree limb 10 feet before it hit the ground. Great Southeast Balloon Fest officials say pilot Chuck Walz, of Munith, Mich., broke his leg and pelvis Sunday morning, but has undergone surgery…

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The unique moment was captured by a photographer at the Oltremare Aquarium at Riccione in Italy.Normally after a year-long pregnancy, captive dolphins give birth at night and away from the public gaze.But this Bottlenose dolphin unusually gave birth in broad daylight and close to a viewing window so that photographer had a grandstand view.

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Before Senator John McCain delivers his acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention on Thursday, Senator Barack Obama will make a marquee appearance of his own. Call it counter-intuitive. He will appear on “The O’Reilly Factor” on Fox News Channel.

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