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Conoco Updates Voluntary Cut Volumes

ConocoPhillips estimates its voluntarily production cut in May will amount to 265,000 barrels of oil per day gross.




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Maersk Supply Service Cuts Onshore Jobs

Maersk Supply Service has revealed that it will reduce its onshore organization.




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Saudi Arabia Props Up Oil Market by Raising Prices

Saudi Arabia is now indicating it's determined to do whatever it takes to support an oil price recovery.




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Hess Charters Supertankers to Store Oil Production

The supertankers will hold more than half of its North Dakota crude production.




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Oil Up as Market Starts to Rebalance

Oil headed for its first back-to-back weekly gain since February.




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How teachers use social media in the classroom to beef up instruction

Classroom management gets social with sites like Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest helping teachers and students communicate and share knowledge.



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Mysterious 'abnormality' to blame for Super Bowl blackout

As the lights went out in the Superdome, social media lit up like crazy.



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BatDad dishes out hilarious superhero justice to everyday kid crimes

Armed with a husky voice and a $10 mask, BatDad has a cult following on Twitter Vine.




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The ups and downs of green dating

When looking for dates, do you specifically seek out other environmentalists to ride your tandem bike or share local fruit with?



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Pucker up, baby! Science of kissing

Sheril Kirshenbaum, author of a new book that examines the science behind a smooch, talks to Meredith Vieira about what your body goes through when you lock lip



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Fun date ideas (for the eco-friendly couple)

Taking your sweetie out for romantic date can be challenging, stressful and expensive. But it definitely doesn’t have to be. Be a bit creative and have some f



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Cute carbon Cupid is this year's tiniest valentine

Using carbon nanotubules, college students have created the world's smallest Cupid, to eventually be used in nanofilters.



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Killer whales are picking off threatened sea lion pups

Killer whales and other ocean predators are targeting and killing the pups of a threatened northern sea lion species at an increasingly high rate, scientists wa




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Artist to transform defunct Ohio highway into pop-up forest

Artist Hunter Franks' idea to transform a defunct Akron highway into a leafy urban retreat is a winner in the 2017 Knight Cities Challenge.




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How a 116-year-old ship that survived 2 world wars ended up in a Kentucky creek

Once a luxurious yacht and a racing steamer, this rusty ship is now mired in a creek off the Ohio River.



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3 odd facts about the Venus, Jupiter alignment

The two brightest planets in the sky, Venus and Jupiter, will likely draw attention to the western sky as darkness falls this week.




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Ever-changing Venusian superstorm sparks interest

A giant, constantly evolving cyclone that has ravaged Venus' south pole for years has recently come under the telescope.




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Look up! See Venus near moon tonight

As darkness falls tonight, Aug. 9, be sure to take a look low toward the western part of the sky for a beautiful celestial tableau.




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Kids who create imaginary worlds grow up to be better at open-ended thinking

Study finds that only 17 percent of children create deep imaginary worlds but they also exhibit higher levels of creativity.



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5 couples who tied the knot after 80

We're all looking for happiness, which is why these late-in-life courtships are so inspiring.




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5 key facts about the gay marriage cases before the Supreme Court

Here are the key facts about the cases and what's behind them.



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Newfound marsupial males often drop dead after sex

Two chubby marsupial species that would literally die for sex (albeit 14-hour sessions) have been discovered in Australia.




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Finlandia ups vodka's environmental cred

Through November, customers can redeem specially marked bottles of Finlandia vodka to donate a tree planting in honor of themselves, friends or family through T




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Sign up for the Weekend Without Oil challenge

Don't miss your chance to make a difference during the Weekend Without Oil.




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The USDA is embarrassingly under beef's power, and other evidence special interest groups have influence over our government

Looks like the USDA forgot its 'A' stands for all agriculture and not just beef this week, and Monsanto might have more power than the federal court system. It'




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Michelle Obama talks up the new school lunches to kids

In a recently released video, the first lady talks up the healthy new choices that kids will see in their school lunches this year




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USDA cracks down on online puppy mills

New rules will require breeders who sell pets online to have a USDA permit. They also must pay an annual licensing fee and consent to random inspections.




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‘Fed Up,’ a film about childhood obesity, has food industry on the defensive

“Inconvenient Truth” producer Laurie David teams up with Katie Couric to make a film that has the Grocery Manufacturers Association defending its efforts.




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Greenland's ice slips away as 'superglacial' lakes drain to the sea

As the Arctic warms, meltwater lakes on the Greenland ice sheet are draining to sea more frequently — potentially lubricating the slide of the ice sheet into



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Nigeria's shining city upon an ocean

Eko Atlantic will be the modern face of Nigeria, for better or for worse.



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NYC initiative to lock-up infant formula in hospitals goes too far

Pro-breast-feeding agenda turns NYC hospitals into a "nanny" state. New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg launched the Latch On NYC initiative to support mother



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Raising children with books may up their IQs later

Raising a child in a mentally stimulating environment has been linked to developing a smaller brain cortex, which in turn is linked to higher IQ.



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Vegan mayo, cookie dough earn omnivore thumbs-up

Hampton Creek does two things, vegan mayonnaise and cookie dough, and it does them well.




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Watch: A dramatic bathroom fixture fix-up in Fort Lee

Although essentially a giant advert for Kohler, a two-parter from SpacesTV's 'Built Green' series provides a look at a water-conserving bathroom renovation.



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Watch: Designer opens up dingy, diminutive studio in Athens

Although it may strike some as too minimalist, too clinical, this remodel of a cramped studio apartment in Athens is full of clever, space-expanding tricks.



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Boat-dwelling couple swaps rent for slip fees, finds a new kind of freedom [Video]

After exhausting other price-sensible real estate options, a watercraft-loving Portland family settles on a 43-foot boat found on Craigslist for $14,000.



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In Beijing, a ghost-plagued fixer-upper that eludes renovation

In Beijing, a city lousy with haunted spots, one historic mansion in need of some TLC just can't seem to catch a break due to its ghostly reputation.




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Co-living: Is it a hipster commune, a dorm for grown-ups or a new model of sharing?

Apartments are expensive and hard to find. Is co-living a solution or is it just an upscale rooming house?



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Journalist gets up close and personal with a seal

While traveling through Antarctica, journalist Charlie Bird had an up-close encounter with some adorable seals that left him giggling.




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U.N. supports World Environment Day with new anthem

The United Nations shares "ONE Life," a new song and music video highlighting the severity of climate change.



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Gorgeous supermoon — the last of 2019 — ushers in spring

Such a convergence hasn't occurred since March 1981.




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BP cutting corners in cleanup, putting workers at risk

British Petroleum CEO Tony Hayward is very mindful of the need to keep bacteria out of his workers' food. Keeping toxins out of their lungs -- not so much.




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Artist's mandala bowls extol magic of superfoods

An art student inspired by "clean eating" creates ephemeral fruit mandalas that are as tasty as they are beautiful.




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Give up chocolate for Lent? No way. I'm giving up clutter

The 40 Bags in 40 Days challenge encourages you to tackle one area of clutter in your home each day and get rid of it responsibly.




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Support of religious groups may bolster space journeys

To broaden support for space exploration, advocates should consider approaching religious groups.




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What wine did Jesus drink at the Last Supper?

What did Jesus' drink at his last meal? Experts speculate what the modern-day counterpart would be, and you can try this at home, too.




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Acupressure: 5 health problems it can help

From headaches to anxiety, your aches can be eased using this ancient Chinese healing method.



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Can acupuncture reduce the symptoms of menopause?

The research on acupuncture isn't clear-cut, but for those looking for relief from hot flashes or night sweats, this is one option.



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The Nissan Leaf lines up paying customers

Nissan is taking reservations for its Leaf battery car starting April 20, two days before Earth Day. Will the 115,000 "hand wavers" sign up, pay $99, and get in




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Oxen's upcoming slaughter creates controversy

Should working farm animals be allowed to live a peaceful retirement, or should they be slaughtered and consumed? The fate of oxen at a little farm at Green Mou