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Nation Aug 03

Mojave Desert wildfire threatens California’s iconic Joshua trees

By Shoshana Dubnow, Stephanie Sy

Nation Aug 02

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Massive wildfire threatens iconic Joshua trees despite progress taming the flames

Firefighters aided by rain fought to contain a massive blaze that swept through the California desert into Nevada and are threatening the region's famous spiky trees.

By Ty O'Neil, Stefanie Dazio, Rio Yamat, Associated Press

Science Jul 06

An employee works at the cash register at Eastridge Market, near broken bottles scattered on the floor, following a 7.1 magnitude earthquake which struck in the area, on July 6, 2019 in Ridgecrest, California. The earthquake, which occurred July 5th, was the second large earthquake to hit the area in two days and the largest in Southern California in 20 years. The store has remained open since the 7.1 earthquake struck in an effort to serve the community. Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images
2 earthquakes in 2 days: Is California closer to the ‘Big One?’

No, according to geologists.

By Nsikan Akpan

World Jul 05

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News Wrap: Aftershocks rock Southern California as officials remain on alert

In our news wrap Friday, aftershocks continue to rock Southern California, one a 5.4 magnitude that struck before dawn. Officials remain on high alert after Thursday’s powerful earthquake, which left enormous fissures in the earth near its epicenter. Also, seven…

Nation Jul 05

A car passes over a fissure that opened on a highway during a powerful earthquake that struck Southern California, near the city of Ridgecrest, California, U.S., July 4, 2019. Photo by REUTERS/David McNew
Aftershocks hit California following strongest earthquake in 20 years

A widely felt magnitude 5.4 quake before dawn Friday was the strongest aftershock thus far.

By John Antczak, Olga R. Rodriguez, Associated Press

Jul 04

Earthquake rattles Southern California, but no injuries reported

By Associated Press

The 6.4 magnitude quake struck near in the Mojave Desert, about 150 miles northeast of Los Angeles, near the town of Ridgecrest, California.

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News Wrap: Supreme Court Considers Giant Cross in Mojave Desert

In other news, the Supreme Court took up the separation of church and state in a case involving public lands in California, and two Americans and an Israeli received the Nobel Prize in chemistry.

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