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FILE -The United Nations headquarters building is seen from inside the General Assembly hall, Sept. 21, 2021, during the 76th Session of the U.N. General Assembly in New York. (Eduardo Munoz/Pool ...

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More than 35 species of falcons roam the Earth’s skies at present. But there used to be at least three others. Here’s the story of the confirmed falcon species lost to the world forever.

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Scientists are making headway in pinpointing the cause of the condition reported in more than a dozen states. Here’s what we know so far about the illness—and how to protect your pet.

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A youth audiobook inspired by wildlife trying to cross I-40 in Haywood County’s Pigeon River Gorge is now available on Audible and other popular audiobook apps. Produced by Smokies Life, the audio ...

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