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Small town businesses embrace total solar eclipse crowd, come rain or shine on Monday
WAXAHACHIE, Texas (AP) — The last time a total solar eclipse passed through this Texas town, horses and buggies filled…
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East Coast earthquakes aren’t common, but they are felt by millions. Here’s what to know
DALLAS (AP) — East Coast residents were jolted Friday by a 4.8-magnitude earthquake centered near Lebanon, New Jersey, with weak…
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Commentary: Disneyland is ditching gas cars at Autopia. It’s a great first step for Tomorrowland
The air tastes putrid. The traffic is terrible. The engines are loud, the oil-stained roadways ugly and antiquated. This is…
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What to know about the latest bird flu outbreak in the US
A poultry facility in Michigan and egg producer in Texas both reported outbreaks of avian flu this week. The latest…
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Extinction risk to southern resident orcas accelerating as researchers raise alarm
Climate Lab is a Seattle Times initiative that explores the effects of climate change in the Pacific Northwest and beyond.…
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Hospitals must obtain written consent for pelvic and similar exams, the federal government says
Hospitals must obtain written informed consent from patients before subjecting them to pelvic exams and exams of other sensitive areas…
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Houseboat sinks in Lake Union, leaks 30-50 gallons of marine diesel
By Seattle Times staff reporter An estimated 30 to 50 gallons of marine diesel fuel leaked into Lake Union after…
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Key takeaways about the condition of U.S. bridges and their role in the economy
The rapid collapse of a Baltimore bridge that was struck by large cargo ship highlighted the importance that bridges play…
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ACLU, Planned Parenthood challenge Ohio abortion restrictions after voter referendum
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The American Civil Liberties Union and Planned Parenthood filed a legal challenge on Friday to some…
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Sawfish are spinning, and dying, in Florida waters as rescue effort begins
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Endangered smalltooth sawfish, marine creatures virtually unchanged for millions of years, are exhibiting erratic spinning…
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