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Texas plans a floating barrier in the Rio Grande. Here's what we know about it

Friday, June 09, 2023

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced a $1 million string of buoys along the river that divides Texas and Mexico — and more may be installed in the future.

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Here's what's driving the lifeguard shortage

Wednesday, June 07, 2023

As we head into summer, a lifeguard shortage is affecting public pools throughout the country.

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Swimmers should get ready for another summer short on lifeguards

Tuesday, June 06, 2023

Across the country, fewer people are up for the task to be water rescuers at their local public pools and beaches. Last summer, the stubborn shortage led to beach closures and shortened hours.

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Strawberry moon forever — or at least this weekend

Saturday, June 03, 2023

June's full moon, also known as "strawberry moon," is lighting up the sky all weekend. The best time to see it is Saturday night.

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Heart transplant recipient dies after being denied meds in jail; ACLU wants an inquiry

Saturday, June 03, 2023

Dexter Barry pleaded with police, jail staff and a court judge that he needed his medication to maintain his heart transplant. The ACLU is urging a state investigation into the 54-year-old's death.

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Here is the first livestream from Mars — a rare, almost real-time look into space

Friday, June 02, 2023

On Friday afternoon, spectators had a chance to see the most current images of Mars possible — which take 3 to 22 minutes to reach Earth — courtesy of the European Space Agency.

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State Farm has stopped accepting homeowner insurance applications in California

Sunday, May 28, 2023

The announcement is the latest development in what has been a years-long issue in California: insurance companies dropping homeowners because of the growing risk of wildfires.

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VP Harris becomes the first woman to give a West Point commencement speech

Friday, May 26, 2023

Kamala Harris made history Saturday when she became the first woman to deliver remarks to a graduating class at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, which was established over two centuries ago.

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Kurt Cobain's broken guitar sells for nearly $600,000

Monday, May 22, 2023

The Nirvana frontman was known for smashing guitars during performances and in the studio. This one includes messages to his old friend, Mark Lanegan of the Screaming Trees.

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Daniel Penny says he felt no shame after the NYC subway death of Jordan Neely

Sunday, May 21, 2023

Daniel Penny broke his silence this weekend — insisting that the confrontation between him and Neely "had nothing to do with race," and he was "not a white supremacist."

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Ukraine secured military aid, including advanced fighter jets, at the G-7 summit

Sunday, May 21, 2023

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a rare and brief trip to Hiroshima, Japan this weekend to re-energize support for the war from key Western allies.

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A Maryland man has been carrying an AR-15-style rifle near a school bus stop

Saturday, May 20, 2023

Community members from Severn, Md., have been fuming after a local resident began displaying his rifle near a school bus stop in protest of gun control legislation. Police say he's broken no laws.

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Australian police officer investigated after using a Taser on a 95-year-old woman

Friday, May 19, 2023

The nursing home resident was found alone in her room with a steak knife when the officer in question fired his Taser. The woman is now in critical condition at the hospital.

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76 days and counting underwater, Florida professor breaks world record, for science

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Joseph Dituri set out to live underwater back in March as part of a project to see how the human body changes living under extreme pressure.

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Biden wants airlines to pay passengers whose flights are hit by preventable delays

Monday, May 08, 2023

No airline currently offers cash compensation in addition to refunds or amenities. The White House plans to change that. The move comes after a chaotic holiday travel season.

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String of horse deaths before the Kentucky Derby reignites scrutiny about the sport

Sunday, May 07, 2023

Seven horses died in the lead-up to the final race of the Kentucky Derby. Churchill Downs, home to the Derby, is launching an investigation into the fatalities.

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Unsold Yeezys collect dust as Adidas lags on a plan to repurpose them

Saturday, May 06, 2023

Investors have been asking for Adidas' plan to repurpose unsold Yeezy products for months. On Friday, the company said it would likely settle on a plan in the "mid-term."

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Sudan's rival military factions are meeting for in-person talks for the first time

Saturday, May 06, 2023

Members of the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces are meeting in Saudi Arabia in the first in-person talks since the two began vying for control back in April.

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What to expect at the coronation of King Charles III — and how to watch it

Friday, May 05, 2023

Britain's first coronation in 70 years is set to begin at 11 a.m. local time or 6 a.m. ET on Saturday. Here's a rundown of the weekend's events and how to watch them.

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A Florida principal who was fired after showing students 'David' is welcomed in Italy

Monday, May 01, 2023

Among those who were in support of the ousted Florida principal was the director of Florence's Accademia Galleria, where Michelangelo's David is housed. On Friday, the two finally got to meet.

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