The Story of Melanie Wilson

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The Story of Melanie Wilson

How Lainey Wilson, an ’11-year overnight sensation,’ became country music’s brightest new star When the young singer-songwriter is asked about her meteoric career, she’ll say she learned the craft from her grandfather, who was…

Gov. Gavin Newsom Signs State of Emergency Bill 50

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Gov. Gavin Newsom Signs State of Emergency Bill 50

Newsom signs state of emergency to support California communities recovering from wildfires With his signature on a bill that will provide financial assistance to California and a host of other communities suffering from destructive…

Why are the 24 human skulls returned to Algeria?

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Why are the 24 human skulls returned to Algeria?

France Returned 24 Skulls to Algeria. They Weren’t What They Seemed. A year ago today the French government decided to return to Algeria 24 human skulls recovered from the remains of Algerian terrorists of…

The Supreme Court’s Approach to Pollution

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The Supreme Court’s Approach to Pollution

Editorial: 50 years later, the Clean Water Act is under assault A century ago, the U.S. Supreme Court held that states could regulate the discharge of pollutants and “navigable waters” to protect public health….

California’s largest wildfire is now 63,000 acres

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California’s largest wildfire is now 63,000 acres

Mosquito fire surpasses 63,000 acres to become largest blaze in California this year By Sarah Lazin 10/12/12 08:00 AM EDT A fire that burned 43,000 acres on Tuesday near Monterey became the largest wildfire…