Great Dying tied to global warming, scientists say
Washington scientists link the Permian Triassic extinction to massive Siberian volcanic activity and prolonged global warming. Researchers cite huge carbon dioxide release and ocean oxygen depletion, supported by two independent studies in Science Express.
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Poker craze pits rules against a growing hobby in Minnesota
In Minnesota and several states, Texas Hold em tournaments stir regulatory questions as lawmakers consider clarifying laws. Bischoff, who faced raids and confiscation, saw poker rebound under rules that limit prizes, while regulators warn the activity remains a gamble.
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Kansas City
Dave Exers
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Elderly elephant Peaches dies at Chicago Lincoln Park Zoo
An aging 55 year old elephant named Peaches died at Lincoln Park Zoo Chicago amid debate over northern zoos housing elephants. Officials cited old age complications while activists argue cold climate and small enclosures harmed her. A younger elephant from the same group died months earlier and plans to move remaining elephant Wankie to a sanctuary are underway.
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Chicago
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United States
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California
California Zoo
Africa
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Wankie
D, Ore
Canada
Pingpong ball saves N Y wetland from development
In Lysander New York a 19 acre wetland near a proposed housing project was protected after a pingpong ball placed by Attorney General Eliott Spitzer staff floated to the Seneca River. The Army Corps of Engineers reversed its ruling and will seek changes with the developer under the Clean Water Act.
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Professor waits 18 years for call from Saturn
David Atkinson, a University of Idaho scientist, spent 18 years designing a wind measurement for the Huygens probe to Saturn. An unactivated oscillator meant Channel A never sent wind data during Titan landing, so the mission ran on the less stable Channel B. ESA will investigate. NASA did not comment.
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Jumbo squid invade Orange County beaches in California
More than 1,500 Humboldt jumbo squid have washed ashore along Orange County beaches from Newport to Crystal Cove in recent days. Scientists are puzzled by their northward surge while experts consider warm currents, predator declines, and unclear migration patterns as possible causes.
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Scripps Institution of Oceanography
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Crystal Cove
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