USDA rolling back emerald ash borer regulations
This week, federal officials announced they are rolling back restrictions that were put in place to slow the spread of the emerald ash borer, an invasive insect that destroys ash trees.
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Philippines' Duterte would send navy ships in South China Sea to assert claim over resources
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Facebook says it will remove content that 'praises, celebrates or mocks George Floyd's death' ahead of Chauvin trial verdict
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