Science
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What 120 Degrees Looks Like in One of Mexico’s Hottest Cities
People in Hermosillo are used to the heat: Enduring scorching temperatures is a local point of pride in this northwestern…
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At Least 16 Are Killed After Gas Leak in South Africa
A cylinder of a type of gas often linked to illegal mining was found in a shack at an encampment…
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A Walk in Marrakesh: A Spider Web of Passageways
The wail of snake charmers’ horns will lead you to your departure point: Jemaa El Fna. This carnivalesque, open-air market…
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Hundreds Dead, 9 Arrested, and Many Questions in Migrant Wreck
Greek authorities blamed smugglers for a disaster that may have been one of the worst of its kind. Critics say…
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The Sad Story Behind a Prehistoric Reptile’s ‘Grin’
Rhynchosaurs were dominant reptiles on Earth as dinosaurs emerged, but an anatomical quirk may have contributed to a difficult old…
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Indian Politician and Former Wrestling Chief Is Charged With Harassment
The charges against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, follow months of protest by prominent female wrestlers, who complained that the authorities…
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El divorcio es motivo de fiesta en Mauritania
UADANE, Mauritania — La artista de henna se inclinó sobre la mano de su clienta, echando un vistazo al celular…
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U.S. Suspends Food Aid for Ethiopia, Citing Widespread Theft
American officials say they uncovered a countrywide scheme to divert food aid to “military units,” in a country where 20…
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Kilauea Erupts in Hawaii With ‘Incandescent’ Glow
The volcano on the Big Island gave hints in the past month that an eruption might be imminent.
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Gene Therapy May Offer Birth Control for Cats
A small study uses genetic engineering with the goal of curbing vast stray feline populations.