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Video: Robots that can scale walls
(CNN) – Robots that can scale walls like superheroes! Researchers at Stanford University, inspired by a gecko's quick feet, are developing robots that could be the first to explore unstable, dangerous places and potentially save lives. Gary Tuchman reports in today's "Edge of Discovery."
Military impersonators scamming women online
Perry and Paula Browning hold a photo of their son, Brian, who was killed in Iraq in 2007. (CNN)
(CNN) – Criminals are using photos of soldiers stolen off the Web to create fake profiles of eligible bachelors on a host of different dating Web sites. The scammers' goal? Lure women into falling in love, only to dupe them out of money in the end. CNN has confirmed it's happening to everyone from infantrymen all the way up to generals at the Pentagon. Special Investigations Unit correspondent Abbie Boudreau introduces to some victims of the crime. Watch 
The oil in the sand you can't see
(CNN) – Sometimes it's the enemy you can't see that poses the most serious threat. That's why it could take years before we know the full extent of the damage that's been done to the Gulf of Mexico. Our Rob Marciano found out that thick, black oil doesn't always leave an obvious stain. Watch
100 days later, devastation and hope as oil spill efforts take hold
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100 days later, devastation and hope as oil spill efforts take hold
(CNN) – An oil well ruptured in the Gulf of Mexico 100 days ago, setting into motion the worst environment disaster in U.S. history.
The toll to the region has been crushing as millions of barrels of oil spewed from a mile below the surface.
On Wednesday, 100 days on, thousands of workers have lost their jobs, sensitive wetlands have been damaged and tourism is at a near standstill.
But efforts to contain the underwater gusher appear to be taking hold.
Coast Guard Rear Adm. Paul Zukunft, the federal on-scene commander for cleanup, said a fleet of 800 skimmers collected only one barrel of oil Monday. A containment cap put in place nearly two weeks ago appears to be up to the task.
At the height of the spill, they were collecting 25,000 barrels of oil a day.
"The task that's laid out before us is very clear right now," said retired Coast Guard Adm. Thad Allen, the man in charge of the federal Gulf of Mexico oil crisis response said Tuesday.
"We have absolute priorities on killing the well, maintaining the recovery, making sure the oil is all removed and making sure the beaches are cleaned up and that the commitment by BP to the people is met," he said.
Crews are back on track to permanently shut down BP's once-gushing wellhead in the next few weeks, if setbacks are avoided and weather permits. Read more
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Anger at California officials spreads
Ten-year-old Briana Esqueda holds a protest placard on July 26, 2010 in Bell, California. (Getty Images)
(CNN) – More heads are rolling in Bell, California where local officials in the blue-collar town were paying themselves insanely large salaries. So far, the city manager, assistant city manager and police chief have resigned. Those three officials, combined, were making $1.6 million a year. Now, the city council is slashing its pay and the mayor is finishing his term for free. Our Ted Rowlands has the latest. Watch
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