'Murder hornets' eradicated from US, officials announce

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – It’s official: The northern giant hornet — colloquially known as a “murder hornet” — has been eradicated from the United States, according to federal officials.The state of Washington has not had any confirmed detections of the world’s largest hornet for three years. State and federal agencies announced the accomplishment on Wednesday.“We’re pleased to announce the eradication of the northern giant hornet in Washington