$15,000 reward offered for information about person who killed a whooping crane in Louisiana
MAMOU, La. (AP) — A $15,000 reward is now being offered to find out who killed a whooping crane in south Louisiana in January, officials said.
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Texas approves land-swapping deal with SpaceX as company hopes to expand rocket-launch operations
MCALLEN, Texas (AP) — SpaceX would acquire public land in Texas to expand its rocket-launch facilities under a tentative deal that is moving forward after months of opposition from nearby residents and officials near the U.S.-Mexico border.
Large number of 830,000 salmon fry die after released into California river
A large number of around 830,000 salmon fry released into Northern California’s Klamath River are believed to have died after suffering gas bubble disease, state wildlife officials said Monday.
Mining company can’t tap water needed for Okefenokee wildlife refuge, US says
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — A federal agency is asserting legal rights to waters that feed the Okefenokee Swamp and its vast wildlife refuge, setting up a new battle with a mining company seeking permits to withdraw more than 1.4 million gallons daily for a project that critics say could irreparably harm one of America’s natural treasures.
Ohio commission awards bids to frack oil and gas under state parks, wildlife areas
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio commission awarded bids to frack oil and gas under state parks Monday, despite statewide backlash and an ongoing investigation into possibly fraudulent support.
Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi hails 'Nari Shakti', says, ‘women touching new heights of progress’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is delivering the 110th edition of Mann Ki Baat, continuing the monthly tradition typically scheduled for the last Sunday of each month.