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Vineyards Facing An Insect Invasion May Turn To Aliens For Help

An adult spotted lanternfly searches for tasty grapevines at Vynecrest Vineyards and Winery, near Allentown, Pa. Dan Charles/NPR hide caption

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Vineyards Facing An Insect Invasion May Turn To Aliens For Help

A stowaway from China, the spotted lanternfly, is eating its way across Pennsylvania, killing trees and grapevines. Scientists are considering importing the bug's natural enemies from back home.

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New Calls To Impeach Justice Kavanaugh: How It Would Work And Why It Likely Won't

Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh is facing a new allegation of sexual misconduct, leading some Democrats to call for his impeachment. Above, he listens to a discussion at a Washington event. Zach Gibson/Getty Images hide caption

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New Calls To Impeach Justice Kavanaugh: How It Would Work And Why It Likely Won't

New Calls To Impeach Justice Kavanaugh: How It Would Work And Why It Likely Won't

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Vineyards Facing An Insect Invasion May Turn To Aliens For Help

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Vineyards Facing An Insect Invasion May Turn To Aliens For Help

Vineyards Facing An Insect Invasion May Turn To Aliens For Help

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Most Isolated Tribe In Continental U.S. Gets Broadband

MuralNet CEO Mariel Triggs installs broadband equipment on the Havasupai reservation. Tribal members Travis Hamibreek and Ophelia Watahomigie-Corliss can see the Wi-Fi signal on their phones. Laurel Morales/KJZZ hide caption

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Most Isolated Tribe In Continental U.S. Gets Broadband

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Most Isolated Tribe In Continental U.S. Gets Broadband

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