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Alvariño would have been 105 on Sunday.

Google celebrates marine biologist María de los Ángeles Alvariño González with latest Doodle

By Theresa Waldrop Google honored María de los Ángeles Alvariño González with a Doodle on Sunday, the 105th birthday of the marine research biologist “widely regarded as one of the most important Spanish scientists of all time,” Google said. Alvariño discovered 22 new species of zooplankton and published more than 100 scientific papers, according to

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Lava flows from a volcano on the Canary island of La Palma

Canary Islands volcano increasingly aggressive as Spain’s leader announces emergency funds

By Jeevan Ravindran, CNN The Cumbre Vieja volcano on the Spanish island of La Palma is now erupting even more aggressively after weeks of gushing lava, Spain’s Instituto Geográfico Nacional (IGN) said Sunday. The volcano’s activity “continues to be intense” and a new crater was discovered Saturday, the Canary Islands government and IGN said in

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A burning piece of furniture on University Avenue is extinguished by the Lexington Fire Department after a victory by the Kentucky Wildcats over the Florida Gators.

Several fires set, one arrested after University of Kentucky’s win over Florida

By Alta Spells, CNN Fan celebrations following the University of Kentucky’s victory over the University of Florida in Saturday’s football game resulted in several fires and at least one arrest, according to Lexington officials. The Lexington Fire Department responded Saturday night to at least five incidents stemming from fan celebrations on State and Crescent Streets,

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A Catholic priest holds praying hands.

Up to 3,200 pedophiles worked in French Catholic Church since 1950, independent commission says

By Simon Bouvier, Saskya Vandoorne and Sam Bradpiece, CNN Between 2,900 and 3,200 pedophile clergymen have worked in the French Catholic Church since the 1950s, the president of an independent commission on sexual abuse told CNN Sunday. “We had to cross historical, sociological, medical and psychiatric perspectives. We had to call upon skills in the

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Mark Geragos Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of attorney Mark Geragos, known for his high profile clients. Personal Birth date: October 5, 1957 Birth place: Los Angeles, California Birth name: Mark John Geragos Father: Paul Geragos, attorney Mother: Betty Jane Geragos Marriage: Paulette (Kassabian) Geragos Children: Jake and Teny Education: Haverford College, B.A.,

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Tony Awards Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the Tony Awards which honor achievements on Broadway. June 11, 2023 – The 76th Tony Awards are scheduled to take place. Facts The awards are presented by the American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League. Only productions staged in designated Broadway theatres are eligible for nominations. The musical

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An oil slick stretches from the Huntington Beach Pier to Newport Beach

An oil spill off the California coast destroyed a wildlife habitat and caused dead birds and fish to wash up on Huntington Beach, officials say

By Alta Spells, Holly Yan and Amir Vera, CNN A swath of the Southern California coast is covered with oil after 3,000 barrels’ worth gushed into the Pacific Ocean — devastating some of the local wildlife, officials said. A pipeline breach occurred about 5 miles off the coast of Huntington Beach, Orange County Supervisor Katrina

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Why everyone loves Fat Bear Week

By Leah Asmelash, CNN The leaves are changing color, there’s a slight crisp feeling in the air and the shelves are stocked with pumpkin spice everything. It all points to one thing: Fat Bear Week is here. Fat Bear Week is an annual competition, nay, celebration, of fat bears everywhere — although in this case,

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