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Fishing closures are becoming routine as record heat warms rivers in the US West
Trout need cool water to survive, but record heat this summer has driven water temperatures to lethal levels for fish. Wildlife officials are banning fishing during certain hours on rivers and streams across the U.S. West, following an exceptionally dry winter and amid widespread drought.
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School backpack overload: Heavy bags can strain kids’ bodies
Backpacks can be fashionable and functional, but they can also be too heavy — weighed down by digital devices, musical instruments, sports equipment and more. Some kids carry home a laptop or tablet and textbooks, too.
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Why more Springfield drivers are choosing Law Automotive for complete vehicle care
Springfield-area drivers count on Law Automotive.
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Women’s Pro Baseball League has strong contingent of international players for inaugural season
The WPBL's inaugural season is being played at Springfield’s Robin Roberts Stadium.
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Leave it: Dog trainers help pets avoid venomous snakes
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says as many as 150,000 dogs are bitten by venomous snakes each year in the United States. In the rattlesnake hot spot of Arizona, emergency veterinarian Dr. Sarah Carotenuto says the Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson treats four to six dogs daily for rattlesnake bites, along with an occasional cat.
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At colleges, the AI boom means everyone wants to dabble in computer science
Among other changes across the university, Northwestern’s Bienen School of Music is offering a certificate in music and artificial intelligence.
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American Giants Museum drawing visitors from around the world to Route 66
The collection includes a Muffler Man, a Phillips 66 Cowboy and Bob's Big Boys, among others.
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Women’s Professional Baseball League makes a rainy debut in front of enthusiastic crowd
The line for the main merchandise booth stretched all the way to the outfield along one side of the ballpark.
