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By Emily Cooke published
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Deal The Garmin Forerunner 945 has dropped below $400 at Amazon. It is lightweight, has excellent battery life, and has a ton of useful features.

Rat 'lungworm' that can invade the human brain found in Georgia rodents
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A parasitic worm that infects rats has established a new population in Georgia after previously being found in other southeastern states.
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