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Climate research fears, a step forward in California's high speed rail, a guide to Santa visits
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Dec 14, 2016
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Climate research fears, a step forward in California's high speed rail, a guide to Santa visits

Some scientists are worried data may be lost in the next administration, the latest on CA's high speed rail project, the best strategies for visiting Santa.

Computer-generated image of a potential California high-speed train.
Computer-generated image of a potential California high-speed train.
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Some scientists are worried data may be lost in the next administration, the latest on CA's high speed rail project, the best strategies for visiting Santa.

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