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The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is now so huge and permanent that a coastal ecosystem is thriving on it, scientists say | CNN

CNN  —  Scientists have found thriving communities of coastal creatures, including tiny crabs and anemones, living thousands of miles from

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A weapons stockpile and asymmetric warfare: how Taiwan could thwart an invasion by China — with America’s help | CNN

Taipei, Taiwan CNN  —  When Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen defied warnings from China to meet with US House Speaker Kevin

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Record rise in China’s sea levels threatens coastal cities like Shanghai | CNN

Hong Kong CNN  —  Sea levels on China’s coastline have hit their highest on record for the second year in

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Volcano erupts in Russia’s far east, spewing ash 20 kilometers into the air | CNN

CNN  —  The Shiveluch volcano erupted early Tuesday morning in Russia’s far eastern Kamchatka region, spewing ash up to 20

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Four killed as avalanche sweeps French Alps mountainside | CNN

CNN  —  At least four people were killed and several others injured in an avalanche that struck the French Alps

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China appears to simulate first aircraft carrier strike on Taiwan | CNN

CNN  —  For the first time, the Chinese navy appears to have simulated strikes by aircraft carrier-based warplanes on Taiwan,

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13-year-old leads California police on chase in stolen car and crashes, leaving 1 person dead and nearly a dozen injured | CNN

CNN  —  One person has died and nearly a dozen more were injured after a 13-year-old crashed into two other

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Maternity units are closing across America, forcing expectant mothers to hit the road | CNN

CNN  —  In picturesque Bonner County, Idaho, Leandra Wright, 40, is pregnant with her seventh child. Wright is due in

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Medieval moon observations reveal ‘mysterious’ volcanic eruptions | CNN

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The oceans just reached their hottest temperature on record as El Niño looms. Here are 6 things to watch for | CNN

CNN  —  Scientists have watched in astonishment as ocean temperatures have steadily risen over the past several years – even

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