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It may be hard to know where to start when trying to identify suspicious or problematic behavior, especially after a recent mass shooting. But experts say it's important not to dismiss or ignore red-flag behaviors simply because you don't want to cause trouble.USA TODAY spoke to Reid Meloy, a board-certified forensic psychologist who has investigated warning behaviors preceding violence, consults for the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and has consulted on criminal and civil cases in the United States and Europe. He has identified eight key warning signs of potential mass shooters."The important point here is these acts are not impulsive acts," Meloy said. "These are planned for and prepared for days and weeks in advance. These are not acts of impulsivity. That's why we've been able ...

Animals around the world have been feeling the negative effects of climate change, but there's one slithering creature that may be benefitting from it: rattlesnakes.Rattlesnakes can be found in every state in the continental US, according to Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation, but they are commonly found in the southwest. One of the most widely known snakes in the world, rattlesnakes are relatively reserved reptiles that avoid human confrontation, but when threatened, they often will curl into striking position and begin to rattle their signature tail before they give a venomous bite. A new study published in the journal Ecology and Evolution earlier this month suggests rattlesnakes could spend less time hibernating and more time being out in the wilderness as the planet warms.R...