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Museum: Galileo's Fingers, Tooth Are Found

Museum: Galileo's Fingers, Tooth Are Found

Two fingers and a tooth removed from Galileo Galilei's corpse in a Florentine basilica in the 18th century and given up for lost have been found again, a Florence museum said Friday.

Researcher: Text Proves Shroud Of Turin Real

Researcher: Text Proves Shroud Of Turin Real

The claim made in a new book by historian Barbara Frale drew immediate skepticism from some scientists, who maintain the shroud is a medieval forgery.

Winfrey: Prayer, Careful Thought Influenced Exit

Winfrey: Prayer, Careful Thought Influenced Exit

Oprah Winfrey told the audience that she loved "The Oprah Winfrey Show," that it had been her life and that she knew when it was time to say goodbye.

Miley Cyrus Tour Bus Overturns In Virginia, Killing 1

Miley Cyrus Tour Bus Overturns In Virginia, Killing 1

According to Miley Cyrus' Web site, the pop singer is scheduled to perform Sunday in Greensboro, N.C.

For Sale: Islands Overlooking Ocean City

For Sale: Islands Overlooking Ocean City

It's no fantasy. A Worcester County man is auctioning off a private bayside island in the shadow of the north Ocean City skyline.

Police Say They Are Looking For Home-Invading Christmas Elf

Police Say They Are Looking For Home-Invading Christmas Elf

Police say they are looking for someone who might be described as a home-invading Christmas elf.

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4 Targeted Postal Service Branches To Remain Open

4 Targeted Postal Service Branches To Remain Open

Four area postal service branches that have been considered for closure will remain open, but eight others in DC remain candidates to be shut down, according to a U.S. Postal service release Friday.

Maryland News

4 Targeted Postal Service Branches To Remain Open

4 Targeted Postal Service Branches To Remain Open

Four area postal service branches that have been considered for closure will remain open, but eight others in DC remain candidates to be shut down, according to a U.S. Postal service release Friday.

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