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      <title>As Wildfires Continue To Spread In California, Its Governor Seeks Outside Help</title>
      <description>Gov. Gavin Newsom says an area the size of Rhode Island is now ablaze in his state. He&apos;s looking for help from other states and the federal government.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2020 19:59:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Trump Administration Orders Review Of Sage Grouse Protections</title>
      <description>Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke announced that the regulations – which have been subject to years of negotiation and controversy in Western states – are once again under review.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Jun 2017 19:37:00 -0400</pubDate>
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