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US firm reveals gun-toting drone that can fire in mid-air

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By Mary-Ann RussonTechnology Reporter, BBC News Duke RoboticsA US firm has armed a drone with a machine-gun and a grenade launcher in order to fight terrorismA US technology firm has developed a drone that is able to aim and fire at enemies while flying in mid-air. The Tikad drone, developed by Duke Robotics, is armed with a machine-gun and a grenade launcher. The gun can be fired only by remote control, and is designed to reduce military casualties by cutting the number of ground troops required. Read More...

Washingtonpost.com Special Report: Clinton Accused

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Smithsonian Snubs Lewinsky's Dress By Ken Ringle Washington Post Staff Writer Friday, March 5, 1999; Page C4 Consider Monica Lewinsky's famous Little Blue Dress. All right, you'd rather not. But somebody has to. Specifically somebody at the Smithsonian's Museum of American History. On the one hand, the navy blue frock from the Gap is a key piece of evidence -- actually the key piece of evidence -- in the only presidential impeachment of the 20th century and the second in American history. Read More...

Early blood test could indicate risk of miscarriage

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NataliaDeriabina/GettyA blood test in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy could indicate a risk of miscarriage or premature birth, early research suggests. US doctors believe they have found molecules in the blood that can be linked to serious birth complications, months before symptoms are apparent. The findings could help doctors take steps to avoid premature birth. But experts warned against overstating the findings, citing the "small and preliminary" nature of the research. Read More...