Cheetah mate choice study may aid captive breeding
SIU researchers led by Regina Mossotti found female cheetahs prefer urine scent of unrelated males, a finding aimed at improving captive breeding programs. The work, using urine as a proxy for male traits, suggests safer, cheaper mating assessments across 20 zoos and could bolster conservation efforts.
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Return of remains marks diplomatic step with North Korea
President Trump thanked Kim Jong Un for fulfilling a promise to return remains of Nameless Soldiers from the Korean War as a U.S. C-17 retrieved 55 cases. Defense Secretary Mattis framed the action as separate from denuclearization talks and said more remains may follow.
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Cohen turns aggressive former Trump lawyer eyes deal with Mueller
Michael Cohen, once quiet after federal raids, adopts a public, combative stance as he weighs cooperating with Robert Mueller. He hints at damaging information on Trump, with CNN and AP noting possible testimony about a 2016 Trump Tower meeting and a $130,000 Stormy Daniels payment.
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Funeral Rites Held for Palestinians Killed at Gaza Border
Thousands attend funerals for three Palestinians killed by Israeli fire during a border protest the day before. Among the dead are an 11 year old and a 17 year old, with the toll rising as clashes continue.
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First female skipper wins Clipper race in Liverpool
Wendy Tuck, 52, from Sydney, led the Sanya Serenity Coast crew to victory in the Clipper Round The World Yacht Race finishing in Liverpool. She beat Nikki Henderson's Visit Seattle by four points in the 11th edition of the 40,000 nautical mile event sailed on 70-foot yachts.
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