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Fire crews on both U.S. coasts battle wildfires

Fire crews on both U.S. coasts battle wildfires

Fire crews are battling small wildfires across the Northeast U.S. A blaze in New York and New Jersey killed a parks employee over the weekend and postponed Veterans Day plans. A quarter-inch of rain fell overnight from Sunday into Monday, giving a slight respite to firefighters. 
by The Associated Press

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Trump plans to revoke many Biden policies. Where does that leave marijuana?

Trump plans to revoke many Biden policies. Where does that leave marijuana?

The president-elect recently affirmed that he supports legalizing marijuana for recreational use. His stance means cannabis could be a rare issue on which Trump carries a Biden policy forward.
by Bill Chappell

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A ’Wicked’ mistake: Mattel apologizes for printing a porn site on its doll packaging

A ’Wicked’ mistake: Mattel apologizes for printing a porn site on its doll packaging

Mattel is pulling its Wicked dolls from some store shelves because of a misprint directing shoppers to a pornographic site. Meanwhile, resellers are listing the products on eBay for up to $500.
by Rachel Treisman

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You might beat back phragmites, the scourge of wetlands, but then what?

You might beat back phragmites, the scourge of wetlands, but then what?

Wetlands managers have spent years using fire and chemicals to fight phragmites, an invasive reed that chokes everything else out. But coaxing beneficial native plants to move back in is difficult.
by Nell Greenfieldboyce

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25 of 43 monkeys have been recovered after escaping a lab in South Carolina last week

25 of 43 monkeys have been recovered after escaping a lab in South Carolina last week

A research facility in Yemassee, S.C., has recovered 25 of the 43 monkeys that escaped from the laboratory last week after a caretaker accidentally left the door to their enclosure unsecured.
by Alana Wise

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Veterans face challenges starting small businesses but there are plenty of resources to help

Veterans face challenges starting small businesses but there are plenty of resources to help

Many veterans who’ve started small businesses tell a similar story: Their military service prepared them mentally for the task, but they were at a disadvantage when it came to the financial part.
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