From lemons to ham, salt is a handy food preservative. But researchers studying some really old salt crystals found them preserving something else — evidence of life.
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Just last week, a Ukrainian court seized hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of assets owned by a Russian oligarch.
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A cold and methodical ranking of Saturday Night Live performances by Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, Lizzo, Billie Eilish, Young Thug, Arcade Fire, Saweetie, LCD Soundsystem, Camila Cabello and more.
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The suspect, Kaitlin Marie Armstrong, and Wilson had both had a relationship with the same man, according to an arrest warrant.
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Torregrossa has served in law enforcement for 43 years, with the past six years at ULM. He views this leadership position as an opportunity to unite the research prowess of higher education with better training opportunities for both college and municipal police departments.
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The event is Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at 12:30 p.m.
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Residents should be aware there will be a temporary drop in water pressure during testing, and discolored water sometimes results following the flow tests

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Torregrossa has served in law enforcement for 43 years, with the past six years at ULM. He views this leadership position as an opportunity to unite the research prowess of higher education with better training opportunities for both college and municipal police departments.
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The Northeast Louisiana Arts Council returns this summer with an exciting line-up of films beginning this month.
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