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Scientists seeking ‘the ultimate Pokemon’ in central Africa
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- Written by Zen Vuong Zen Vuong
- Published: 16 August 2016 16 August 2016
Los Angeles, California - Researchers are on a real-life search for what one calls “the ultimate Pokémon”: Zenkerella, an elusive scaly-tailed squirrel that has never been spotted alive by scientists. However, biologists recently found three newly dead specimens that hint at how the “living fossil” has evolved over the past 49 million years.
ABCs of drowning prevention
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- Written by Fire House Facts Fire House Facts
- Published: 16 August 2016 16 August 2016
Yuma, Arizona - August is Drowning Impact Awareness Month. Last week we had another near drowning incident in our area. Quick action by a parent immediately starting CPR saved the life of a 14 month old (the 3rd parents CPR save this summer). Children 4 years old and younger are at greatest risk for drowning. There are a few basic steps to reduce this risk, we call them the ABCs of drowning prevention.
Arizona Couple Indicted
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 15 August 2016 15 August 2016
Phoenix, Arizona - Attorney General Mark Brnovich in partnership with the Phoenix Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation announce the indictment of Steffan Burris and Jennifer Burris for their alleged involvement in a financial investment fraud scheme.
Louisiana Flooding: Red Cross Shelters 10,000+ After Worst Disaster Since Superstorm Sandy
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- Written by American Red Cross American Red Cross
- Published: 15 August 2016 15 August 2016
Washington, DC - The American Red Cross is helping thousands of people in Louisiana affected by devastating flooding, likely the worst natural disaster since Superstorm Sandy in 2012.
Gila Ridge High School was placed on a lock down
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- Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now
- Published: 15 August 2016 15 August 2016
Yuma, Arizona - Today at 12:46 P.M., Gila Ridge High School was placed on a lock down due to a report received that a student possibly had a weapon.
US Service Members, Lebanese Armed Forces Participate in Exercise Resolute Response 16
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- Written by Kori Melvin Kori Melvin
- Published: 15 August 2016 15 August 2016
Jounieh, Lebanon - U.S. service members are participating in Exercise Resolute Response (RR) 16 with Lebanese armed forces (LAF) at Jounieh Naval Base, Lebanon, August 8-17.
FTC Announces Agenda for Sept. 7 Event on Ransomware
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 15 August 2016 15 August 2016
Washington, DC - The Federal Trade Commission has announced the agenda for its September 7 event looking at ransomware, which is one of the most challenging cybersecurity problems affecting consumers and businesses. Hackers use ransomware to gain access to consumer and business computers and encrypt files including photos, documents and other critical data, demanding a ransom in exchange for the key needed to decrypt the files.