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Cuba waits for Hurricane Ike
Hurricane Ike is on its way to Cuba, after smashing through the Caribbean.
McCain says he'll change America
John McCain has made a huge speech in America, as the battle to be the country's next President hots up.
Ancient ice shelves break away
Scientists say a massive amount of ice has been lost from Canada's High Arctic region this year.
Giant spider attacks Liverpool
A fearsome creature has been spotted hanging off buildings in Liverpool - and now it's started walking the streets!
Huge ice-loss in Canada
Scientists say a huge amount of ice has been lost from Canada's northern Arctic region this year.

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Japan kids take on robot contest
Children in Japan have been trying to prove who is the best robot builder.
Solar plane shatters world record
A solar-powered plane has shattered the world record for the longest flight without a crew on board.
Mars robots put to the test
Two new robots are being put through their paces to see if they're up to the job of being blasted into space to find out if there really is life on Mars.
Dog escapes death superhero-style
A Labrador in Wiltshire made a miraculous recovery when he was hit by a train.
Trapped terrier's amazing rescue
A dog is recovering at an animal hospital after he tumbled down a steep canal and got trapped behind a ladder.
Royal guards' bearskin hats row
Animal rights group Peta is meeting the Mod to try and persuade them to swop the bearskin hats worn by the guards at Buckingham Palace for a new design that doesn't involve killing bears.

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