Five years ago, a tragic environmental story unfolded when thousands of giant sequoia trees, an iconic California species that can live for 3,000 years, were killed during multiple large wildfires.
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Skywatchers could see 10 to 20 shooting stars per hour soar across the spring sky, according to NASA.
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On the night of April 21-22, sky watchers will have the chance to catch sight of several shooting stars as the Lyrid meteor shower is expected to reach its peak.
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What's known as the Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary — a wetland on what used to be a cranberry farm — is developing a new way of collecting data for conservation ecology.
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A major Forest Service overhaul comes as wildfire risk climbs. Experts warn it could impact response and research.
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Meteor showers are one of the easiest and most magical ways to experience the night sky, but catching a great display takes a little planning.
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Victor Glover is among 20 Black astronauts selected by NASA since its first class of Mercury astronauts in 1959, representing roughly 6% of all astronauts the agency has chosen.
The Artemis II crew is back home, safe and sound after setting an incredible record for deep space travel.
Since Artemis II touched back down on Earth, the crew has had time to reflect on their record-setting journey. Gabrielle Nadler reports.
As climate change outpaces ecosystems' abilities to adapt, scientists are turning to conservation genomics, but experts caution it's no substitute for cutting greenhouse gas emissions.
The Trump administration is using emergency powers and subsidies to keep U.S. coal plants running.
Commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Canada's Jeremy Hansen closed humanity's first lunar voyage in over 50 years.
The city of Marion is requesting that all water customers voluntarily reduce non-essential water use by at least 5%.
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A brush fire happening now on Interstate 40 near the Nebo/Lake James exit will soon be under control.
The victim died in 1996 and detectives are seeking “to speak with anyone who may have known her or who may have information relevant to this case.”
Shooting guard Matt Able committed to North Carolina on Tuesday, giving the Tar Heels a much-needed boost in a backcourt that was depleted this offseason.
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Auditor Dave Boliek, a Republican, reported on Tuesday that the review found no evidence of misspending by the program known as the Interest on Lawyers’ Trust Accounts
Five years ago, a tragic environmental story unfolded when thousands of giant sequoia trees, an iconic California species that can live for 3,000 years, were killed during multiple large wildfires.
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Judges barred Trump's administration from ending a legal status that protects more than 350,000 Haitians and 6,000 Syrians from deportation.
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The case went to trial last week. Testimony began April 15. After the victim testified in court on Thursday, Jessica Patrick Finley pleaded guilty to all counts.
The warrant includes explicit language describing the statements allegedly made by the man.
“A predator was lurking behind the walls of the counseling office, waiting for a victim,” the victim's sister said.
Jessica Finley pleaded guilty on Thursday on the second day of testimony in the trial against her.
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McDowell Tech is growing, but aging buildings remain a concern. Leaders shared the latest during Old Fort’s meeting Monday.
Democratic Gov. Josh Stein wants 15% raises for law enforcement and nurses, and starting teacher pay to be the highest in the Southeast.
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