North Korea fires missiles in 4th of July salvo (AP)

AP - North Korea launched seven ballistic missiles Saturday into waters off its east coast in a show of military firepower that defied U.N. resolutions and drew global expressions of condemnation and concern.

Former NFL quarterback McNair killed in Tennessee (AP)

AP - Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair and a woman were found shot to death Saturday inside a residence in Nashville, police said.

Photos: How the Army tests biological, chemical weapons
At the U.S. Army's Dugway Proving Grounds facility in the Utah desert, scientists look for ways to protect soldiers against various chemical and biological weapons they might encounter in combat.

Where the Transcontinental Railroad finally joined
At Promontory Summit, Utah, the Central Pacific Railroad and the Union Pacific Railroad met on May 10, 1869 after 1,776 miles of track had been laid over six years.

Hasselblad CFV-39
Hasselblad have introduced the Hasselblad CFV-39, a 39-megapixel digital back for their classic V system cameras. Read more and comment »

Canon Pixma MP980 Review
The Canon Pixma MP980 is an all-in-one photo printer and scanner complete with a 3.5-inch LCD screen and built-in film adapter unit. The MP980 features the same ChromaLife100 inks that Canon's dedicated pro-level printers use, utilizing a 6-color ink system that includes a unique grey ink. Retailing for $299.99 / £279.00 / €362.10, Jon Canfield found out if the print quality from the Canon Pixma MP980 can meet a photographer's needs. Read the review »

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Nikon Spinning Off Camera Firmware Development