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 | | Located on the outskirts of major American cities, these 15 urban escapes provide miles of beautiful, people-free wilderness. | | | 
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| | The recent killing of an adult female highlights the worst poaching rates seen in years in Kenya's Samburu National Reserve, experts say. |
| | After storms uncovered parts of a Civil War-era wreck, divers found intriguing artifacts, including unopened wine with a "strong odor." |
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