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Stories from November 23, 2023

Crews extinguish Kentucky derailment fire that prompted town to evacuate, rail operator says

Crews extinguish Kentucky derailment fire that prompted town to evacuate, rail operator says

Rail operator CSX says that a chemical fire at a Kentucky train derailment that caused evacuations has been extinguished. CSX spokesperson Bryan Tucker said in a brief email that “the fire is completely out.”
by The Associated Press

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Frigid air mass through next week; warmer in early December?

Frigid air mass through next week; warmer in early December?

Our balmy November has finally taken a turn toward long overdue and seasonably colder weather. A much colder air mass will stick around through most of next week.
by Paul Huttner

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A chilly Thanksgiving with cold persisting into next week

A chilly Thanksgiving with cold persisting into next week

It will be a chilly Thanksgiving with highs ranging from the 20s into the low 30s. Thursday night will be cold with lows in teens and single digits. Temperatures remain chilly into the weekend. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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To save the climate, the oil and gas sector must slash planet-warming operations, report says

To save the climate, the oil and gas sector must slash planet-warming operations, report says

The oil and gas sector, one of the major emitters of planet-warming gases, will need a rapid and substantial overhaul for the world to avoid even worse extremes fueled by human-caused climate change.
by The Associated Press

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Edwards scores 31 as Wolves beat Embiid-less 76ers 112-99

Edwards scores 31 as Wolves beat Embiid-less 76ers 112-99

Anthony Edwards scored 31 points, Karl-Anthony Towns added 23 points and 11 rebounds and the Minnesota Timberwolves pulled away in the fourth quarter for a 112-99 win against the Philadelphia 76ers, who were playing without MVP center Joel Embiid.
by The Associated Press

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Could a 'funky' pathogen be sickening dogs? Scientists search for clues

Could a 'funky' pathogen be sickening dogs? Scientists search for clues

Dogs around the country are becoming sick with an unknown respiratory illness. Some veterinarians are warning dog owners to take precautions. A strange bacterium could be involved.
by Will Stone

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What can trigger an itch? Scientists have found a new culprit

What can trigger an itch? Scientists have found a new culprit

This itchy microbe really touches a nerve. A common skin bacterium can directly interact with a nerve cell to trigger an itch, new study shows, suggesting possible new therapies for itchy conditions.
by Nell Greenfieldboyce

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