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Upcoming Solar Eclipse Will Be the Last One Visible From the US for Decades

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Upcoming Solar Eclipse Will Be the Last One Visible From the US for Decades

Upcoming Solar Eclipse Will Be the Last One Visible From the US for Decades

Upcoming Solar Eclipse , Will Be the Last One , Visible From the US for Decades.

NBC reports that people in Mexico, Canada and the United States will soon have their last chance to see a total solar eclipse before the next one occurs in 20 years.

NBC reports that people in Mexico, Canada and the United States will soon have their last chance to see a total solar eclipse before the next one occurs in 20 years.

On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will pass over North America.

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According to NASA, it's the last time the contiguous U.S. will see a total eclipse until August of 2044.

A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, which darkens the sky.

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While these events are not uncommon, they only occur over specific parts of the Earth each time.

The last time the continent experienced a total solar eclipse was in 2017.

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At the time, the path of the eclipse traveled from Oregon to South Carolina.

The upcoming eclipse will enter the U.S. in Texas before sweeping across the nation.

Other states along the path are Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine.

NBC reports that viewers outside of the eclipse's direct path will still be able to observe a partial eclipse


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Senate Votes to Repeal Authorizations for Military Operations in Iraq [Video]

Senate Votes to Repeal Authorizations for Military Operations in Iraq

Senate Votes to Repeal , Authorizations for Military , Operations in Iraq. On March 29, the United States Senate voted to terminate two decades-old resolutions that grant authorizations for the use of military force (AUMF) in Iraq. On March 29, the United States Senate voted to terminate two decades-old resolutions that grant authorizations for the use of military force (AUMF) in Iraq. Fox News reports that critics have long claimed that the resolutions have been used inappropriately to justify military campaigns in the region. The Senate repealed 1991 and 2002 authorizations for military force used in the Gulf War and following the 9/11 attacks. . We’re going through the responsible, much-needed and much-neglected work of finally, legally bringing a war to a close. , Todd Young, Republican Indiana Senator, via Fox News . Earlier this month, Sen. Todd Young's office , said ending the AUMFs would... . ...reassert Congress’ constitutional role in deciding whether and when to send our service members into harm’s way and enhance the relationship the United States now has with a sovereign, democratic Iraq, Sen. Todd Young's office, via statement. Opponents of repealing the authorizations, including GOP Leader Mitch McConnell, claim they are critical for U.S. deterrence against Iran. I am opposed to Congress sunsetting any military force authorizations in the Middle East. Our terrorist enemies aren’t sunsetting their war against us. , Mitch McConnell, Senate GOP Leader, via Fox News . I am opposed to Congress sunsetting any military force authorizations in the Middle East. Our terrorist enemies aren’t sunsetting their war against us. , Mitch McConnell, Senate GOP Leader, via Fox News . And when we deploy our service members in harm’s way, we need to supply them with all the support and legal authorities that we can. , Mitch McConnell, Senate GOP Leader, via Fox News . Fox News reports that the legislation does not affect the authorization of military force against people and groups responsible for the 9/11 attacks. Senator Rand Paul's proposed amendment to include that measure in the bill was voted down 86 to 9.

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Biden Administration Facing Dilemma Over Large Alaska Oil Project [Video]

Biden Administration Facing Dilemma Over Large Alaska Oil Project

Biden Administration , Facing Dilemma Over, Large Alaska Oil Project . Biden Administration , Facing Dilemma Over, Large Alaska Oil Project . 'The Independent' reports that the Biden administration is considering approval of a major oil project in Alaska. . According to supporters of the oil project on Alaska's petroleum-rich North Slope, approval would provide an economic lifeline for Indigenous communities. . Meanwhile, opposition to the project, including environmentalists, claim that the project would undermine President Joe Biden's avowed climate goals. Meanwhile, opposition to the project, including environmentalists, claim that the project would undermine President Joe Biden's avowed climate goals. A decision on ConocoPhillips Alaska's Willow project is reportedly expected as early as March. A decision on ConocoPhillips Alaska's Willow project is reportedly expected as early as March. According to the company, the project could produce up to 180,000 barrels of oil per day from the federal oil reserve roughly the size of Indiana. Alaska Republican Senator Dan Sullivan said the development of the Willow project could be , “one of the biggest, most important resource development projects in our state’s history.”. Currently, an average of about 499,700 barrels of oil flow through the trans-Alaska pipeline every day. . At its peak in the late-1980s, the pipeline carried approximately 2.1 million barrels a day. 'The Independent' reports that the number of new drilling permits issued to companies with federal leases spiked during Biden's first year in office. At the time, officials said they were working through a backlog of applications from the Trump administration, however, environmentalists claim Biden has done too little. . At the time, officials said they were working through a backlog of applications from the Trump administration, however, environmentalists claim Biden has done too little.

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2 US Army's Black Hawks crash during a training mission over Kentucky airspace |Oneindia News [Video]

2 US Army's Black Hawks crash during a training mission over Kentucky airspace |Oneindia News

Two US Army Black Hawk helicopters have crashed during a training mission over the US state of Kentucky… and casualties are feared. The accident happened in the Trigg County area, close to the large Fort Campbell military base. Local military has confirmed that their helicopters were involved in the crash. The status of the crew members is not known as of now. At this point of time, it is still unclear how many people were aboard the aircraft. #blackhawk #101airborne #USarmy ~PR.153~

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