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Fruit and Vegetable Consumption Rises due to New School Meal Standards
A new study from Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) shows that adding more fruits and vegetables to meals at schools leads to kids eating healthier food. The study is based on new standards made by the federal government in 2012, which required schools to provide healthier meals for children.
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NASA Discovers 715 New Planets in Our Galaxy with Kepler Telescope
NASA announced on Feb.25 the discovery of 715 planets, including four planets more than twice the size of Earth, with the help of NASA’s Kepler telescope. The discovery increases the amount of known planets in our galaxy to 1,700.
DC Votes to Decriminalize Small Amounts of Marijuana for Personal Use
The District of Columbia City Council voted on Tuesday in favor of decriminalizing possession of small amounts of marijuana for personal use. Mayor Vincent Gray is expected to sign the bill into law.
Los Angeles Supports Ban on E-Cigarettes in Night Clubs, Restaurants and Bars
The Los Angeles City Council approved of a new ban on electronic cigarettes, commonly referred to as “vaping” on Tuesday. The ban would prevent the use of e-cigarettes in night clubs, restaurants, bars and other public places in the city.
Duke Energy Coal Ash Spill in North Carolina Finally Ruled as Violating Laws
State regulators in North Carolina announced on Friday they have cited Duke Energy Corp. for violating pollution laws after a massive coal ash spill last month.
Drone Video Recorder 'Captain Dave' Captures Large Dolphins Migrating in California's Dana Point
A video shows a big group of dolphins swimming in California's Dana Point. A sea of dolphins were caught on a drone video in Southern California NBC television affiliate in Atlanta 11 Alive reported Tuesday.
Two Bald Eagles Fight in Portland, Removed With Cherry Picker Bucket Truck (VIDEO)
A video shows two bald eagles talons clenched together. Two bald eagles talons were clenched with among one another sparking the interest of onlookers Monday morning television station KATU reported.
Asteroid Expected to Fly By Earth Wednesday Afternoon (LIVE STREAM)
Scientists predict an asteroid will go by earth, and not hit it Wednesday afternoon. Earth is not expected to be impacted by the 2014 DX110 asteroid when it flies by our planet Wednesday NASA said on its website Tuesday.
New York Officials Support Smartphone 'Kill Switch' to Stop Violent Crime
A New York congressman proposed legislation on Monday which would require a “kill switch” in smartphones. The proposal was introduced as way to bring down smartphone theft.
Keystone XL Pipeline Protest at White House Causes Hundreds of Arrests
Hundreds of people were arrested during a protest against the Keystone XL project on Sunday. The protestors used plastic to tie themselves to the White House fences, calling for U.S. president Barack Obama to reject the production of the pipeline.
