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Find out the answer to Yesterday's GeoQuestion, "Where is the longest vertical-lift bridge in Europe?" below!
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Australia
Australia Votes Yes for Same Sex Marriage
In a nationwide survey, 61.6% of Australian voters voted in favor to allow same-sex couples to wed. Voter turnout was high, with 79.5% of voting-age Australians sending back their postal ballots. While the results of the poll are non-binding, the vote paves a path for Parliament to legalize same-sex marriage. 

This map shows where same sex marriage is legal worldwide. Click on the map to learn more about the story.  
Further Reading: NY Times, Guardian, BBC,
Graphic Source: World Economic Forum
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Zimbabwe
Military Takeover
Zimbabwe's military has seized power early Wednesday while placing President Robert Mugabe and his family under house arrest in the capital city, Harare. After tanks and troops invaded Harare, the army general insisted that it was not "a military takeover," in a televised announcement. Thus, it's unclear whether this will bring an end to President Mugabe's 93 year old rule. The main goal of the general was to prevent Mugabe's wife, Grace, from succeeding him.
 
This map depicts the location of Zimbabwe's capital city, Harare, where President Mugabe and his family are being detained.
Further Reading: The Independent, Reuters, USGS
Graphic Source: Metro UK
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United States
Elementary Shooting 
Tuesday, a Northern California neighborhood, Rancho Tehama, was the setting of another shooting, including an elementary school.  The gunman's shooting spree began near his house after he shot his neighbor. He continued to shoot at random until he reached the school. At least four are reported dead and even more injured. The gunman was shot and killed by police and later identified as Kevin Neal.  

This map depicts the location of Tehama county, where the shootings occurred. Click on the image to go to the interactive map. 
Further Reading: NY Times,  CNN, BBC
Graphic Source: Google Maps
GeoQuestion

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Yesterday's Answer
Q: Where is the longest vertical-lift bridge in Europe?

A: The Pont Jacques Chaban-Delmas is a vertical-lift bridge over the Garonne in Bordeaux, France. Its main span is 110 m (361 ft) long. As of 2013, it is the longest vertical-lift bridge in Europe.
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Today's Question
Q: Where is the longest elevated bike path in the world?
 

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