Arthur Schubarth pleaded guilty to charges that he conspired to use tissue from a sheep illegally brought into the U.S. to clone that animal and then use the clone and its descendants to create a larger, hybrid species of sheep that would be more valuable for his captive hunting operations.
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As death toll mounts, Helene rescue efforts underway across Southeast
Roads remain inaccessible and communication systems battered. Many residents are desperate for water, food and medical supplies.
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Claudia Sheinbaum sworn in as 1st female president of Mexico
Claudia Sheinbaum has pledged to continue all the policies of her mentor and outgoing President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, even those that have weakened the country’s checks and balances.
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Helene sets off scramble to keep voting on track in North Carolina
The hurricane’s destruction creates a massive challenge for election officials in a battleground state critical to the outcome of the presidential race.
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NYC mayor deflects questions about bribery charges as a potential witness speaks out
Eric Adams frames himself as confident in his ability to overcome ‘obstacles.’
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New Jersey offshore wind farm clears big federal hurdle amid environmental concerns
Opponents say the operation would be devastating for marine and coastal habitats.
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North Carolina floods threaten mines key to global electronics industry
The facilities in Spruce Pine are a vital node in the supply chain of smartphones and computers.
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Man who staked out Trump at Florida golf course charged with attempted assassination
Prosecutors say Ryan Wesley Routh kept in his car a handwritten list of venues in August, September and October at which Trump had appeared or was expected to be present.
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Biden urges Israel and Hezbollah to step back from all-out war
The president delivered his final talk to the United Nations on Tuesday after decades in foreign policy. The Israel-Lebanon conflict hung over his remarks.
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Agrivoltaics offer farmers a new way to make money
The solar industry built expansive farms in Texas by leasing farmland and allowing sheep to graze on the same land. Clean energy now powers the grid.