Maria Cheng and Jamey Keaten, Associated Press – Boise Chronicle

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‘Critically endangered’: Countries come together in efforts to protect sharks and rays

August 26, 2019Maria Cheng and Jamey Keaten, Associated PressComments Off

The U.S. voted against the initiative addressing the trade of mako sharks, but was in favor of proposals helping wedgefishes and guitarfishes.

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Ebola outbreak in Congo declared an international health emergency by World Health Organization

July 17, 2019July 18, 2019Maria Cheng and Jamey Keaten, Associated PressComments Off

More than 1,600 people have died since August in the second-deadliest Ebola outbreak in history, which is unfolding in a region described as a war zone.

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‘War zone’: Ebola virus declared a global health emergency after outbreak in Congo

July 17, 2019Maria Cheng and Jamey Keaten, Associated PressComments Off

While the risk of Ebola spreading within the region remains high, the risk of it spreading outside the region is low.