Lead is dense enough to shield against radiation, which makes a 100-pound block seem like an obvious stopping point for any bullet. This test drives a .50 caliber round into one and measures exactly ...

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Tallahassee was awarded millions in federal funds to mitigate lead paint hazards in older homes. A city employee reported concerns about the program, prompting a federal investigation. HUD directed ...

Perhaps you wonder if local elections matter when so much power is delegated to unelected appointees; however, your vote matters now more than ever. Many people don't consider the continued risk lead ...

On October 26, 1942, during the Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands, Lieutenant Stanley "Swede" Vejtasa led a desperate defense against massive waves of Japanese aircraft attacking the U.S. carriers USS ...

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – Daniel Corona has had many great times hiking the Tahoe Rim Trail, but coming across the trail bench between Kingsbury and Spooner after an unexpected snowfall is an ...

The detachable harvesting units in the jacket are placed in a foldable collector piece and heated to produce the water – Credit: University of Texas-Austin / SWNS A new high tech jacket developed by ...

WASHINGTON – The Great American State Fair is underway at the National Mall to mark the United States' 250th birthday. But not everything is off to such a great start. The event has quickly faced ...

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What is a heat dome? The UK has broken its record for hottest June temperature for the third time in a day, with the mercury hitting 96.98 degrees Fahrenheit (36.1 Celsius) in a Hampshire seaside town ...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The seemingly never-ending saga of the California High Speed Rail has taken an unfortunate turn for downtown Bakersfield. The stop in Bakersfield will now be moving five ...

Kirby Smart and the No. 5 Georgia Bulldogs took a tough 24-21 defeat to the No. 17 Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday night, prompting criticism from fans. Georgia had momentum going into the game, ...