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Visible from space: Curiosity tire tracks on Mars

By SETH BORENSTEIN
AP Science Writer

   WASHINGTON (AP) -- NASA's robotic rover Curiosity is making its mark on Mars. Its tracks are big enough to be seen from space.
   In just one month, it's driven 368 feet on the red planet, slightly more than the length of a football field. Curiosity's slightly zig-zaggy tire tracks were photographed by a NASA satellite circling Mars and also from the rover's rear-facing cameras.
   The spacecraft landed on Aug. 5 on a mission to look for ingredients that could support life.
   Mission manager Michael Watkins said Thursday that the rover team gave each other high fives when the images arrived.
   Curiosity won't be traveling more for several days. Engineers will spend the next week checking out the rover's crucial robotic arm and scientific instruments.

Visible from space: Curiosity tire tracks on Mars

Posted: Thursday, September 6 2012, 09:54 PM CDT

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Teen in devastated Okla. town handing out hugs
May 25, 2013 02:26 GMT

MOORE, Okla. (AP) -- The people of the Oklahoma town where a deadly tornado struck could use just about everything -- cleaning supplies, food, water, shelter.

Thirteen-year-old Halle Carr thought residents of her hometown could also use a hug after the twister Monday that killed 24 people in Moore.

Halle has been standing on a corner with a white sign that reads: "Need a hug? I am here!" And people are taking her up on the offer.

On Friday, people in work trucks, cars and vans loaded with belongings rolled down their windows and reached out their arms to the girl. Some shouted words of encouragement.

Halle said it makes her feel good to spread a little cheer. She said she'll come out every day, as long as she thinks she's needed.

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