Texas Horse Infected with New World Screwworm; Burglary Suspect Faces New Charges

Authorities in Texas are working to contain an outbreak of the New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, after a ranch horse in Presidio County tested positive for the infection. This marks the first reported equine case in the United States, raising concerns about the potential spread of the pest, which had been largely eradicated.

In separate crime news, a man previously accused in the attempted burglary of Eagles running back Saquon Barkley's home is now facing additional charges in another burglary incident. Meanwhile, in Peru, archaeologists have discovered ancient tombs from the Chimu kingdom that have remained untouched by looters for centuries, hailed as a significant find.

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