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In Iran, government distrust rises amid deadly outbreak of novel coronavirus

The global spread of novel coronavirus has hit Iran hard. Nearly two dozen members of the nation’s parliament as well as its director of emergency services are infected with the illness, and a third government official died from the virus

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How this naturalist helps people fall more in love with the world

John Bates is a naturalist who sees his professional purpose as enabling people to develop environmental literacy. Since 2003, Bates has been particularly interested in old-growth forests, made up of trees that are hundreds of years old at minimum. Bates

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Los Angeles, California, voters report problems with new machines – Vox.com

Los Angeles, California, voters report problems with new machines  Vox.com Early votes for candidates who dropped out can’t be changed in California, other Super Tuesday states  Vox.com Analysis | The Cybersecurity 202: Super Tuesday will be big test for security of Los

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Judo champion who fled Iran over Israel fight gets new Olympic nationality

Saeid Mollaei, who was forced to throw fight against Israel’s Sagi Muki, will be representing Mongolia at summer Olympics

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Why The Death Rate From Coronavirus Is Plunging In China

And what that means for the rest of the world. Researchers have found three likely reasons for the drop in the fatality rate. (Image credit: Stephanie Adeline/NPR)

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Why The Death Rate From Coronavirus Is Plunging In China

And what that means for the rest of the world. Researchers have found three likely reasons for the drop in the fatality rate. (Image credit: Stephanie Adeline/NPR)

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Israel’s Election: What Comes Next As Netanyahu Rises Just Short Of A Majority

The country’s longest-serving prime minister claimed his “biggest win,” but his coalition again appears to lack enough support to form a government. (Image credit: Ariel Schalit/AP)

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Israel’s Election: What Comes Next As Netanyahu Rises Just Short Of A Majority

The country’s longest-serving prime minister claimed his “biggest win,” but his coalition again appears to lack enough support to form a government. (Image credit: Ariel Schalit/AP)

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Pandemic Panic? These 5 Tips Can Help You Regain Your Calm

There’s a lot we can’t control about the spread of coronavirus. But these five steps will help you manage your fears and protect your health. (Image credit: JASON REDMOND/AFP via Getty Images)

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Who Will Win on Super Tuesday? Here’s What Polls Show in 6 Key States

With states like California and Texas voting on Tuesday, about one-third of all pledged delegates are up for grabs.

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