Monday, August 5, 2013

MORNING BRIEFING: Car explosion, Japanese space robots and the first test-tube hamburger

Posted By on Mon, Aug 5, 2013 at 8:16 AM

HERE

Mobius science museum struggling with finances, seeking new location. (S-R)

Car explosion in Garland District sends man, 3-year-old daughter to hospital. (KXLY)

A suspected drunken driver crashed into a Skipper's on North Monroe this morning. It's the second time this year. (KREM)

THERE

A US military helicopter has crashed in Japan. (Reuters)

A-Rod facing suspension for alleged drug and collective bargaining violations. (NYTimes)

Trial for Boston gangster James "Whitey" Bulger wrapping up closing arguments today. (Boston Globe)

WORLD OF WEIRD

Scientists serve up first test-tube hamburger for London news conference. (BBC)

California deputy faces jail time for allegedly spraying teen's pizza with pepper spray during traffic stop. (NBC)

Japan launches first talking humanoid robot into space to keep astronaut company. (Time)

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