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It has houseboats and temporary beaches, street fishers and lovers’ brass locks: The Parisian Seine brings together all kinds of people and flows as the “liquid heart” of the city.

Explore the scenes that surround the river.

The World’s Rarest Bear

There may be no more than two or three dozen Gobi bears left in the wild—and none live in captivity. Can they be saved?

Learn about the bears harsh environment.

Who Has Warmer Hands?

Do you think that men or women have warmer hands? Watch how a special thermal camera can reveal the difference in male and female body temperatures.

Go behind the scenes of a thermographic photo shoot.

Most Earth-Like Planet Yet Found

An Earth-size planet was found in a habitable orbit around a red dwarf star some 493 light-years away, according to data analyzed from NASA’s Kepler Space Telescope.

Get facts about the newly discovered world.

“Remarkable” New Species

Is a recently discovered species of salamander “sipping from a fountain of youth”? On the outside, these lungless salamanders look young—but genetic tests say otherwise.

Meet the amphibian that disguises itself as a baby.

Did You Know…

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In the Newsroom with Gov.Inslee

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05/01/2014 – Gov Inslee appoints Judge Mary Yu to the Washington State Supreme Court

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the Black Institute Celebrates …

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Union of Concerned Scientists

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We’ve got a big problem on our hands thanks to Monsanto: Superweeds. What we can do? Tune in and find out! http://ow.ly/wlmjO

Black History

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The Senate stands adjourned until 2:00pm on Monday, May 5, 2014.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 5:30pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

At 5:30pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session and there will be up to 2 roll call votes:

– Confirmation of Executive Calendar #575, Nancy L. Moritz, of Kansas, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit and

– Confirmation of Executive Calendar #703 Peter A. Selfridge, of Minnesota, to be Chief of Protocol, and to have the rank of Ambassador during his tenure of service.

During Thursday’s session of the Senate, cloture was filed on the motion to proceed to S.2262, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act.

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Last Floor Action:5/1
2:46:33 P.M. – The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order.

The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on May 2, 2014.

12:00:18 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:34 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Womack to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:56 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Cara Spaccarelli, Christ Church, Washington, DC.
12:01:55 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:02:00 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:38 P.M.		The House received a communication from Sanford D. Bishop, Jr., Member of Congress. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Congressman Bishop of Georgia notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena, issued by the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, for both documents and testimony in a civil case, and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he will determine whether compliance with the subpoena is consistant with the privileges and rights of the House.
12:03:12 P.M.		The House received a communication from James E. Clyburn, Member of Congress. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Congressman Clyburn notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena, issued by the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, for both documents and testimony in a civil case, and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he will determine whether compliance with the subpoena is consistant with the privileges and rights of the House.
12:03:47 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on May 6, 2014.