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No more Shamu--SeaWorld to end breeding of orcas
SeaWorld has made headlines several times in the past decade: trainer Dawn Brancheau was killed by a captive orca during a live show in 2010, and a 2013 documentary focused intense scrutiny on the family-oriented theme park over the use of killer whales as show animals. On Thursday, SeaWorld announced that it would no longer breed orcas or train them for theatrics. Jeffrey Brown reports.
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NASA Satellites Launching From VSFB to Help Solve Space-Weather Mystery
Twin NASA satellites are set to travel to space Tuesday aboard a Falcon 9 rocket poised to launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base and help scientists solve a space-weather mystery.
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US faces alarming firefighter shortage during peak wildfire season, data reveals
Data contradicts what the fire service chief has claimed when he has assured lawmakers the agency is prepared
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She kept challenging one of California’s biggest health insurers. Then, it tried to cut her off
A California addiction center found a way to compel Anthem to cover patients it rejected. Their dispute reflects a broader tug-of-war in mental health treatment.
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Local Media Can Shine A Light On Funding-Plagued Nonprofit Voices
Federal support for organizations that bolster the social safety net is waning. Here’s what news sites can do
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