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Month: November 2024

Does offshore wind construction hurt ocean life? Scientists study noise impact.

By Neal Riley Click here for updates on this story     WOODS HOLE, Massachusetts (WBZ) — Researchers in Massachusetts are studying how noise from the construction of offshore wind turbines is impacting ocean life. The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is looking at how “pile driving” during the process of installing the giant turbines affects small sea

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Does offshore wind construction hurt ocean life? Scientists study noise impact.

By Neal Riley Click here for updates on this story     WOODS HOLE, Massachusetts (WBZ) — Researchers in Massachusetts are studying how noise from the construction of offshore wind turbines is impacting ocean life. The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is looking at how “pile driving” during the process of installing the giant turbines affects small sea

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Democrats strike deal to get more Biden judges confirmed before Congress adjourns

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate won’t hold votes on four of President Joe Biden’s appellate court nominees as part of a deal with Republicans to allow for speedier consideration of other judicial nominations. The deal will bring Biden within striking distance of the 234 total in judicial confirmations that occurred in President-elect Donald

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McConnell to head subcommittee overseeing defense spending as he prepares to step down as GOP leader

Associated Press Sen. Mitch McConnell says he will lead a subcommittee overseeing defense spending as he carves out new roles once he relinquishes his long-running post as Senate Republican leader. The Kentucky Republican revealed he will assume the chairmanship of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense. The role dovetails with his constant message that America

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Democrat Bob Casey concedes to Republican David McCormick in Pennsylvania Senate contest

Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Democratic Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania is conceding his reelection bid to Republican David McCormick. The concession came Thursday, more than two weeks after Election Day. A statewide recount is showing no signs of closing the gap and Casey’s campaign has suffered repeated blows in court. The ballot-counting process

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Man who set off makeshift bomb outside Alabama attorney general’s office sentenced to nine years

MONTOGMERY, Ala. (AP) — The man who detonated a makeshift bomb outside of the Alabama attorney general’s office has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison. Kyle Calvert had plead guilty to the charge of malicious use of an explosive device. No people were hurt, and nearby buildings weren’t damaged. After Thursday’s sentencing, U.S.

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Detienen en California al yerno del Mencho, el líder del Cártel de Jalisco Nueva Generación, según el Depto. de Justicia de EE.UU.

Paulina Nares (CNN) —  Un miembro de alto rango de un cártel de droga mexicano -que supuestamente fingió su muerte y ha estado viviendo en California con un nombre falso- enfrenta ahora cargos federales, según anunció este jueves el Departamento de Justicia de Estados Unidos. Cristian Fernando Gutiérrez-Ochoa, miembro del Cártel de Jalisco Nueva Generación

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North Carolina elections chief wants senator to take back comment about vote manipulation

Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina State Board of Elections’ top administrator wants a powerful legislator to retract a comment that he made suggesting this month’s results were being manipulated. Executive Director Karen Brinson Bell wrote to Senate leader on Thursday, the day after he spoke to reporters.  Senate leader Phil Berger

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