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Trump’s infrastructure plan dwarfed by estimates of need

If President-elect Donald Trump is successful with his proposed $1 trillion, 10-year program to fix America’s disintegrating and inadequate infrastructure, the states have a list of critical projects ready for him. And while a $1 trillion could be a decent…

 

A Q&A: Giant rats trained to help stop wildlife trafficking in Africa

The U.S. government is funding a project to train giant rodents to help fight illegal wildlife trafficking in Africa.

 

History will judge Castro’s era, Obama says, as world leaders react to former Cuban leader’s death

WASHINGTON (TNS) — The death of Fidel Castro was long in coming, and so world reaction was somber and introspective from foes and friends alike.

 

Captain Cook’s detailed 1778 records confirm global warming today in the Arctic

Passengers simmered in Jacuzzis and feasted on gourmet cuisine this summer as the 850-foot cruise ship Crystal Serenity moved through the Northwest Passage.

 

Pope decries 'virus' of polarization over race, faith

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis warned against what he called a "virus of polarization" and hostility in the world targeting people of different nationalities, races or beliefs, as he led a ceremony Saturday giving the Roman Catholic Church 17 new…

 

Most routes to 270 blocked for Trump, needs last-ditch surge

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The race for president reaches its final mile next week amid October surprises, but on the road to the 270 electoral votes needed to win the White House, Hillary Clinton still has several ways to…

 

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