Rio Grande drains and dries in the drought hit border region
The Rio Grande once a mighty navigable river near the Gulf now runs dry before reaching the sea after nine years of drought. Water diversions by farms and cities shrink the river to trickles, creating a sand bar that marks the U S Mexico border and alters border security, agriculture, and municipal water systems.
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Rio Grande stops feeding Gulf amid droughts and weed growth
The Rio Grande, forming the Texas Mexico border, no longer reaches the Gulf due to droughts weed clogging and upstream water use. The reduced flow alters ecosystems and border region water management amid ongoing climate stress.
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Shrinking Rio Grande Water Prompts Mexican Water Woes
Suffering crops grow barren on both sides as Falcon Dam water fails to reach Matamoros. About 100000 city taps run dry forcing rationing talks. Weeds Hyacinth hydrilla hamper river cleanup while estuary life faces saltwater loss and ecological strain. University expert warns saline concentration rises as fresh water declines.
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Dole Undergoes Experimental Aneurysm Graft Procedure
Former senator Bob Dole, 77, underwent an experimental stent graft to treat an abdominal aortic aneurysm at the Cleveland Clinic. Surgeons said he tolerated the procedure well and is expected to be released by week’s end with normal activities in about 10 days.
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