Researchers recently traced the birthplace of the world's dominant cotton species to the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico. Their sleuthing also uncovered a treasure trove of genetic diversity in wild populations, which could eventually make the crop more resilient.
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Several federal agencies are investigating "multiple letters containing suspicious substances," that were mailed nation wide, according to a notice sent to Senate staff....
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Big Bear's beloved bald eagle Jackie died from complications related to highly pathogenic avian influenza, according to necropsy results.
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A cat named Turtle has been reunited with his family after being missing for 571 days and traveling across two states.
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Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife return Thursday to a New York courtroom to face a rewritten indictment accusing them of leading a state-sponsored campaign of repression that tortured scores of victims, including three Americans....
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Metallica Rose Harrison was charged with two counts of homicide after her husband and 3-year-old son were found dead with stab wounds, according to a criminal complaint....
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Eligible voters have until Oct. 23 to apply to vote by mail in the upcoming midterms.
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Police in a Chicago suburb say they have thwarted a potential mass shooting at a Hindu place of worship.
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The city of Liberty says it was the victim of a fraudulent wire transfer totaling approximately $600,000 after receiving a payment request from an email address impersonating a legitimate vendor....
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Open enrollment for Medicare plans begins Thursday, allowing people to choose between traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans until Dec. 7.
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San Francisco Police Department announced the arrest of four suspects in connection with the shooting of 49ers defensive end Keion White, who was shot in the ankle at a Mission District nightclub in February while hosting a Super Bowl party....
government
Harris County Commissioners are set to further discuss the use of Flock cameras on Thursday.
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Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is requesting a closer look of the county's Flock camera system after a report was released from the Office of the County Administrator....
