Joe Hernandez
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Watch: A circus elephant runs loose in a Montana town before being recaptured
The animal was having a routine bath when she was startled by a truck backfiring and ran away before being recaptured by handlers. Videos of the unexpected sight were shared widely on social media.
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A video shows two men toppling rock formations at Lake Mead trail
The National Park Service is seeking the public's help in identifying the two men, caught on video pushing rocks off a cliff near the Redstone Dunes Trail earlier this month.
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Never seen an exploding star? This year, you'll have your chance
A nova of the T Coronae Borealis star system is expected to happen at some point through September, and will make it as bright as the North Star for several days.
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Iran attacked Israel, escalating an already volatile conflict. Here's what to know
Iran launched an unprecedented barrage of over 300 drones and missiles at Israel over the weekend. Israel and allies shot down nearly all of the weapons. Israel called for sanctions on Iran.
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White-sounding names get called back for jobs more than Black ones, a new study finds
Economists sent 83,000 fake job applications to a slew of major U.S. companies, and found that the typical firm favored white applicants over Black ones by around 9%.
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Consumer Reports asks USDA to remove Lunchables from schools' lunch menus
The group found high levels of sodium and the presence of heavy metals in meal kits it tested. A Kraft Heinz spokesperson said all of its products meet strict safety standards.
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Do you make six figures? Analysts say you might need to if you want to buy a house
Two recent studies suggest that prospective homeowners will have to earn more than $100,000 annually to afford a typical home in much of the U.S.
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For the first time, U.S. dairy cows have tested positive for bird flu
Livestock in Texas, Kansas and Michigan are confirmed to have the virus, and herds in New Mexico and Idaho have also tested positive. The threat to the public is low, federal officials say.
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Here's what to know about dengue, as Puerto Rico declares a public health emergency
Most people with dengue will show no signs of infection or experience only mild symptoms, but in rare cases infections can become severe and potentially fatal.
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What one horticulturist has to say about pesticide residue on produce
It can be confusing for shoppers to wade through the bounty of information about the differences between organic and conventional produce. An expert clears the air on some common questions.