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Scientists boost search for life-friendly planets Administrative Account | CNN Astronomers are trying to find places in the solar system and beyond where conditions are right for life. Thus far, more than 80 planets have been discovered orbiting distant stars, but all are forbidding and unlike Earth.

Crescent moon joins parading planets Administrative Account | CNN The two brightest objects in the night sky will bask in the celestial spotlight on Tuesday, supported by a cast of four planets visible to the naked eye.

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Taking dim view of stars to find more Earths Administrative Account | CNN The U.S. space agency has selected two promising designs for an advanced space telescope that could detect Earth-sized planets and life around other stars.

Report finds U.S. cancer death rates declining Administrative Account | CNN Cancer death rates have been dropping, but the number of Americans diagnosed with cancer will rise, sending a stark message that more research and expanded care will be needed to tackle the growing health-care burden, according to a report from major cancer organizations.

Flyers announce Hitchcock hired as coach Administrative Account | NHL.com Ken Hitchcock, who led the Dallas Stars to a Stanley Cup championship in 1999, was hired Tuesday to coach the Philadelphia Flyers.

A new rivalry in Texas? Administrative Account | NFL.com Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and Houston Texans boss Bob McNair are saying nice things about each other while selling their budding intrastate rivalry.

House expected to pass Saudi dress-code bill Administrative Account | CNN The House is expected to pass a bill Tuesday that "prohibits the military from requiring or strongly encouraging servicewomen in Saudi Arabia to wear abayas" while off duty or traveling off base.

GOP rakes in $33 million at dinner Administrative Account | MSNBC Republicans shattered the record for a single political fundraiser last night by collecting $33 million at a dinner featuring President Bush, and they hoped to increase their pre-election haul by selling donors a photo of Bush calling Vice President Cheney from Air Force One on Sept. 11.

White House concerns over Cuba Administrative Account | MSNBC President Bush urged Cubans on Tuesday to “demand freedom” from Fidel Castro, who has gotten a burst of international attention this week at the side of visiting former President Carter.

Celtics send Pistons packing Administrative Account | MSNBC The Boston Celtics are back. Paul Pierce scored 18 points as part of a balanced attack as the Celtics beat Detroit 90-81 Tuesday night to advance to the Eastern Conference finals for the first time since 1988.

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