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This bird can remain airborne for 10 months straight

This bird can remain airborne for 10 months straight

These birds fly from Europe to sub-Saharan Africa, but they don't touch down on the continent. Researchers say new findings raise questions about "when and to what extent swifts need to sleep."

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Tensions escalate as police clear protesters near Dakota Access pipeline

Tensions escalate as police clear protesters near Dakota Access pipeline

Law enforcement in North Dakota arrested more than 140 on private land owned by the pipeline company. The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe wants to prevent the pipeline from running under the Missouri River.
by Amy Sisk

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In fight over ND pipeline, tribe leader calls for peace and prayers

In fight over ND pipeline, tribe leader calls for peace and prayers

Protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline have been raging. Tribe leader Dave Archambault II says he's telling supporters "not to react to any form of aggression that law enforcement brings."

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Oil pipeline protesters brace for confrontation with police

Oil pipeline protesters brace for confrontation with police

Protesters trying to stop construction of the Dakota Access oil pipeline are bracing for a confrontation with police after the demonstrators refused to leave private land in the pipeline's path.
by The Associated Press

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Photographer captures the world's rarest cats in amazing ways

Photographer captures the world's rarest cats in amazing ways

Steve Winter knew from age 7 that he wanted to take photographs for National Geographic. For the last 25 years, he has lived out that dream, shooting wildlife photos all around the globe.
by MPR News Staff

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Climate Cast: Solutions to America's water crisis

Climate Cast: Solutions to America's water crisis

Which cities and which corporations are stepping up their water conservation?
by MPR News Staff

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Settlement deal reached in 2014 West Virginia chemical spill

Settlement deal reached in 2014 West Virginia chemical spill

Residents affected by a leak of coal-washing chemical into the Elk River reached a deal with a chemical company. A class action suit against a water company was set to move forward in federal court.
by Rebecca Hersher

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Tense standoff at Dakota Access protest encampment

Tense standoff at Dakota Access protest encampment

The prospect of a police raid on an encampment protesting the Dakota Access pipeline faded as night fell Wednesday, with law enforcement making no immediate move after protesters rejected their request to withdraw from private land.
by Associated Press

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