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Signs of Asian giant hornet nest found in Washington state HEALTH

By NICHOLAS K. GERANIOS A state scientist managed DOCTOR ON DUTY
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SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — ant hornet near Blaine in Hospital 7:00 pm / 10:00pm
Agricultural officials in recent days and officials Tel. 527 4000
Washington state said Fri- tried to glue a radio tag to
day they are trying to find it so they could follow the San Nicolas
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