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Why do planets farthest from sun have highest winds? Team closes in on answer

The planets beyond Mars exhibit the highest winds speeds of any other planets in the solar system. It's a puzzle, because less energy from the sun is available there to drive higher winds.

Drones are cheaper and more powerful. In US, that's a problem, lawmakers told

Stocks gain on good economic news

The Monitor's View A record Powerball jackpot isn't a record to celebrate (+video)

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Energy Voices New fracking regulations upset just about everybody

EA turns its back on the Nintendo Wii U: report

Energy Voices Canada boosts advertising budget for tar sands, Keystone XL

No more drug war in Latin America? Report explores new ways to fight drugs

Venezuela's Maduro still waiting on Washington's recognition

Robert Reich The real IRS scandal

EU austerity hawks shrug off criticism of flawed academic paper

'Big Bang Theory' finale beats 'American Idol' season ender in the ratings

Playing the IRS card: Six presidents who used the IRS to bash political foes

Former IRS commissioner apologizes on Capitol Hill: 'Foolish mistakes were made'

New Orleans parade shooting: Arrests show city's reworked approach to policing

Why Afghanistan is nervous about the US troop withdrawal

Decoder Wire Bob Woodward compares Benghazi with Watergate. Is he right? (+video)

Japan's 'secret' trip to North Korea disrupts united stance against Pyongyang

Opinion This graduation season, let's remember the 20th century

Latin America Monitor What does genocide conviction of Ríos Montt mean to Guatemalans abroad?

American Idol finale recap: America crowns its next 'Idol' (+video)

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Uzbekistan national arrested on terrorism charges in Idaho