Dustin Jones
Stories
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National
Tricolored bats could become endangered as fungal disease decimates their population
White-nose syndrome is killing off many bat colonies across North America. The same disease is decimating the northern long-eared bat population, which is also on the brink of extinction.
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National
The man who shot and killed John Lennon in 1980 was denied parole for the 12th time
Mark David Chapman, 67, is being held at Green Haven Correctional Facility in New York. His next opportunity for parole will be in February 2024.
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Law & Courts
Seattle Pacific University leaders are sued for anti-LGBTQ hiring practices
The lawsuit says the university discriminates against potential faculty members by prohibiting individuals in same-sex relationships from being hired.
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History
How space exploration has changed, 60 years since JFK's 'We Choose the Moon' speech
On the anniversary of President Kennedy's speech on the race to the moon, we look at the dramatic advances in U.S. space science, from commercial flights and missions to Mars to the Webb telescope.
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National
What is LGBTQ History month and why did a Miami school board change its mind about it?
LGBTQ History Month celebrates 31 days of education and recognition of the LGBTQ civil rights movement. A school board in Miami voted against the month-long observance, after approving it last year.
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World
Royal family members travel to Queen Elizabeth as doctors worry about her health
The queen is under medical supervision at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. She has been in poor health in recent months. Royal family members are there and are traveling there to be by her bedside.
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Politics
Meet South Dakota's new corn-bassador, a boy who recently found out that corn is real
Tariq has loved corn ever since he found out it was real. The 7-year-old has been declared South Dakota's Official Corn-bassador after his passion for the vegetable went viral on TikTok and YouTube.
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Science
A newly discovered planet 40% larger than Earth may be suitable for life
It's one of two new planets that were recently found about 100 light years from Earth, both of which take just days to orbit their own sun.
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National
Despite its innocently furry appearance, the puss caterpillar's sting is brutal
The puss caterpillar has venomous barbs along its hairy body, and they cause extreme pain for many people who come into contact with one of the fuzzy little bugs.
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National
Credit Karma will pay $3 million to users targeted with false preapproved offers
The FTC order came after nearly a third of Credit Karma users who were told they qualified for preapproved credit card offers were actually turned down, wasting their time and hurting credit scores.