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Researchers have found the rare critter that's getting a boost from climate change: King penguins.
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A new strain that dominated the early winter was not well matched to the vaccine, leading to an intense early onslaught of flu.
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Climate change's rising seas may threaten tens of millions more people than scientists and government planners originally thought, a new study says.
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Trump told pregnant women not to take Tylenol as he promoted unproven ties to autism, and touted a generic drug to treat the condition.
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The $750,000 grant would be used to assist children of incarcerated parents, especially those who are involved in the foster care system.
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Both settlements commit Duke to hundreds of millions of dollars in savings for the states’ customers over a 14-year period, and to use shareholder funds if merger-related savings aren’t enough to meet the pledges.
On the day of the shooting, Hall pointed to evidence that Lopez had again fled from officers at a speed of 90 mph or more from a fast food restaurant.
Two 16-year-olds were charged as adults, while a 15-year-old was charged as a juvenile, police said.
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“This individual was involved in a shooting this evening and is considered armed and dangerous. Do not approach,” reads the news release.
A third whistleblower lawsuit alleges that a former Mooresville employee faced two options when he found evidence of Mayor Chris Carney inside town hall late one night undressed and visibly aroused: conceal evidence or resign.
"And no, you can’t 'clear a warrant' with a Venmo transaction," the release said.
In the search, officers found 203.5 grams of cocaine, two guns (a .38-caliber revolver and a .22-caliber long rifle) and $2,186.
On March 12, the secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards and the CEO of Givens Communities all came to Marion Thursday to discuss plans to convert the old Clinchfield Mill into affordable apartments for older adults.
“This building was an empty textile mill and now it's being turned into affordable housing for 200 seniors," said the secretary for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Both settlements commit Duke to hundreds of millions of dollars in savings for the states’ customers over a 14-year period, and to use shareholder funds if merger-related savings aren’t enough to meet the pledges.
The meeting room was packed with people, many of whom were there to hear about the reappraisal, which started around a year ago and is still underway.