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A Virginia zoo got a baby pygmy hippopotamus for Christmas — and you can vote on her name
On Dec. 9, just two weeks before Christmas, a baby pygmy hippo was born at the zoo in Richmond, Virginia. Now, you can vote to help decide her name.
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FBI accuses George Mason University student of plotting mass-casualty attack on Israeli consulate in NY
A George Mason University freshman was arrested by the FBI and charged with distributing information about weapons of mass destruction online, after plotting a mass-casualty attack against people at the Israeli consulate in New York, according to court documents.
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What atmospheric rivers mean for storms, rain and snow in California
Atmospheric rivers are important factors in how much rain falls in California.
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Washington Spirit beat New York's Gotham FC, move on to NWSL Championship
The Washington Spirit are heading to the National Women’s Soccer League Championship Game after defeating New York’s Gotham FC in a shootout.
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Library of Congress emails hacked by ‘adversary'
An unidentified “adversary” hacked into the email system for the Library of Congress, accessing information sent via email between January and September 2024, the Library said.
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Smithsonian displays 1st humanoid robot to go to the International Space Station
NASA is no stranger to spacefaring robots. But “Robonaut 2,” the first human-shaped robot to fly to the International Space Station, is something special. The robot is now on display at the Udvar-Hazy center in Virginia.
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Explainer: What is an atmospheric river and how does it affect drought in California?
Atmospheric rivers play a major role in how the West Coast gets its water. In the midst of California’s drought, they matter even more. Here’s what to know.
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Election Day is Over, But Results Are Still Rolling In For These SoCal Races
Election day has come and gone, but the ballots are still being counted, with results too close to call in the races for LA Mayor, LA County Sheriff, and three California propositions. Here’s what to know.
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See Election Results for Statewide Offices in California
See results of some of the key state races, including governor, in the Golden State when polls close on Election Day.
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What to Know About Three LA Ballot Measures in the November 2022 Election
Los Angeles voters were asked to decide three local ballot measures specific to the city of nearly 4 million people in Tuesday’s General Election.
