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Pipeline spills 300K gallons of diesel near New Orleans, killing thousands of fish and other animals
The Dec. 27 spill, not reported until this week, has killed about 2,300 fish and more than 100 other animals, including snakes, birds, eels and crabs.
‘A sobering reminder’: CDC warns about rabies after 5 die from the virus in 2021
Deaths in Idaho, Illinois, Texas and Minnesota happened after each person came in direct contact with rabid bats last year, according to a CDC report.
Beaches in Los Angeles, Long Beach closed after sewage spill up to 4M gallons
A sewer main line failed Thursday afternoon, dumping untreated waste into the Dominguez Channel, which empties into Los Angeles Harbor, officials say.
New York City moves forward with scaled-back Times Square New Year’s Eve Party
New York City will require revelers to show proof of vaccination and photo ID and to wear masks as they celebrate in Times Square.
San Francisco mayor plans ’emergency response’ for crime, drug deaths. Skeptical advocates say police can’t fix the problem.
The mayor declared a state of emergency Friday, aiming to curb overdose deaths and crime in the Tenderloin, one of the city’s poorest neighborhoods.
‘A turning point’: Quidditch leagues to change name; Rowling’s transphobic comments, copyright issues cited
Quidditch is changing its name, citing “Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling’s transphobic comments and copyright issues that could prevent expansion.
This is America: Santas of color are the most magical part of my Christmas experience. We need more of them.
When white is often the default, Santas of color defy the status quo and give children a rare opportunity to see a Santa that looks like them.
A giant patch of garbage in the ocean is home to a thriving new community. Scientists call it a ‘floating plastic habitat.’
Anemones, barnacles and other species carried out to sea on plastic debris aren’t just surviving on the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. They’re thriving.
Thousands gather to mourn Michigan school shooting victims; parents of suspect in custody: What we know
Thousands gathered at a Friday night vigil to honor the students who were killed in the shooting. What we know about the Oxford High School shooting.