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Science Oct 31

Battle over phosphate mining roils small Florida town

By Alan Toth, Laura Newberry

Kathy Coy stands among what is left of her home in Panama City, Florida following Hurricane Michael. Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images

Why Hurricane Michael took everyone by surprise and what to expect after it’s gone

At the moment, the reported links between Hurricane Michael and climate change are murky, at best.

By Nsikan Akpan, Julia Griffin

SANIBEL , FL - AUGUST 01: Fish are seen washed ashore the Sanibel causeway after dying in a red tide on August 1, 2018 in Sanibel, Florida. Red tide season usually lasts from October to around February, but the current red tide has stayed along the coast for around 10 months, killing massive amounts of fish as well as sea turtles, manatees and a whale shark swimming in the area. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Why red tide isn’t red and other myths about algae blooms

The question as to why they make toxins in the first place is one of the great mysteries of marine science.

By Nsikan Akpan

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Health Feb 28

FDA reports drug shortage tied to novel coronavirus outbreak

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Nation Feb 28

Court blocks Trump’s ‘Remain in Mexico’ immigration policy

By Elliot Spagat, Associated Press

Nation Feb 28

Feds won’t allow Oregon dams to be removed to aid salmon recovery

By Gillian Flaccus, Associated Press

Smoke rises after an air strike in Saraqeb in Idlib province, Syria on February 28, 2020. Photo by Umit Bektas/Reuters

World Feb 28

UN Security Council to hold emergency meeting on Syria conflict

By Associated Press

Arts Feb 28

‘Inheritance’ is our March book club pick

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Nation Feb 28

WATCH: Pompeo defends Trump’s airstrike against Iran and virus response

By Eric Tucker, Associated Press

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World Feb 28

Mexico confirms first 2 cases of novel coronavirus

By Associated Press

Science Feb 28

Red pandas may be two different species, raising conservation questions

By Adam Moolna, The Conversation

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What history can teach us about the latest stock market correction

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Politics Feb 28

Sanders’ appeal to be tested in moderate Virginia on Super Tuesday

By Alan Suderman, Will Weissert, Associated Press

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World Feb 28

Afghans view U.S.-Taliban deal with well-earned skepticism

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