Hot new planet, possibly Earth-like, discovered orbiting nearby star

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<WASHINGTON A planet that may be Earth-like has been discovered orbiting a nearby star.

The discovery of the planet was announced today at the National Science Foundation outside Washington D-C.

The planet's estimated radius is about twice that of Earth's. It orbits a star that's 15 light years from Earth.

Although one scientist likens the planet to "Earth's bigger cousin," it's too hot for life as we know it. The surface temperature on the planet is estimated at between 400 and 750 degrees Fahrenheit.>

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