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Month: May 2024

Sites with radioactive material more vulnerable as climate change increases wildfire, flood risks

By TAMMY WEBBER Associated Press Climate change increasingly threatens some of the nation’s most sensitive sites, including research laboratories, military facilities and power plants with radioactive material. Extreme heat and drought, longer fire seasons with larger, more intense blazes and supercharged rainstorms that can lead to catastrophic flooding are forcing a reckoning that environmentalists and

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ICC prosecutor’s warrant requests for Israel and Hamas leaders ignite debate about court’s role

By MIKE CORDER Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The stunning announcement that the International Criminal Court is considering issuing an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for war crimes and crimes against humanity has ignited a fierce debate about the court’s future as an independent arbiter. The request by Prosecutor Karim

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Athena Elling will the 11-year-old be the youngest to graduate from Irvine Valley College.

11-year-old graduates from Irvine Valley College

KCBS, KCAL, FAMILY PHOTOS, CNN, KCBS/KCAL By Michele Gile Click here for updates on this story     SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, California (KCAL/KCBS) — It’s a big week for Athena Elling. Not only will the 11-year-old be the youngest to graduate from Irvine Valley College, but she’s also taking the title from her big brother, who graduated

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Michelle Rangel is the grandmother to Mila Armstrong

Deer accident leaves 10-year-old with fractured skull

KOVR, MILA ARMSTRONG, CNN By Shelby Reilly Click here for updates on this story     PLACERVILLE, California (KOVR) — A 10-year-old California girl is recovering after an accident with a deer left her with serious injuries. Michelle Rangel is the grandmother to Mila Armstrong, who was involved in a terrifying deer accident on April 29. “I

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Tennessee, Delaware to become first states to offer free diapers for Medicaid families

By KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee will soon become the first state in the country to offer free diapers to families enrolled in the state’s Medicaid program after receiving federal approval, state officials have confirmed. Similarly, The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services also approved extending a pilot program in Delaware

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China sanctions US defense-related companies and executives over Russia, Taiwan

BEIJING, China (AP) — China has sanctioned 12 defense-related U.S. companies and 10 executives over arms sales to Taiwan and to retaliate for earlier American sanctions on Chinese companies tied to Russia. The entities include units of Lockheed Martin, Raytheon and General Dynamics. Senior executives of Northrop Grumman Corporation and General Dynamics were also targeted.

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A flock of goats is being deployed to help fight flooding in Sacramento County.

Here’s how goats help reduce flood risk

KOVR By KOVR Staff Click here for updates on this story     SACRAMENTO (KOVR) — Goats and sheep are commonly used to help reduce wildfire threats by clearing away dry brush, but another flock is being deployed to help fight flooding in Sacramento County. “They come out and eat the grass along the culvert to make

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