'Murder hornet' eradicated from US, officials declare

The so-called "murder hornet" has been eradicated from the U.S., five years after the invasive species was first discovered in Washington state, officials declared.

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"Murder hornets" eradicated in the U.S., agriculture officials say

Giant hornets, dubbed "murder hornets," have been eradicated in the U.S., five years after the invasive species was first detected in Washington state.
CBS News - 1h
Officials declare victory over 'murder hornets'

State and federal officials declared victory over northern giant hornets, also known as “murder hornets,” in a Thursday press release from the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA). The ...
The Hill - 1h
‘Murder Hornet’ Has Been Eradicated From the U.S., Officials Say

The hornet was discovered in a corner of Washington State. Five years later, a massive mobilization has eliminated the invasive species, at least for now.
The New York Times - 39m
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ABC News - 4d
Former Syrian prison official charged in US with torture

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The Hill - 5d
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Financial Times - 6d
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Financial Times - Dec. 10
Invasive 'murder hornets' found in Europe for the first time

Southern giant hornets, sometimes referred to as "murder hornets," have been found in Spain — the first detection in Europe. The hornets are a threat to bees.
NBC News - Dec. 5