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Zimbabwe declares drought disaster, the latest in a region where El Nino has left millions hungry

HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Zimbabwe declared a state of disaster Wednesday over a devastating drought that's sweeping across much of southern Africa, with the country’s president saying it needs $2 billion for humanitarian assistance.
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Dredging of Puerto Rico's biggest port begins despite warnings it may harm turtles and corals

Dredging of Puerto Rico's biggest port begins despite warnings it may harm turtles and corals

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A $62 million project to dredge Puerto Rico’s biggest and most important seaport began Wednesday amid fierce opposition from environmentalists and a pending lawsuit.
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Rescuers plan helicopter airlift of orca calf stranded in B.C. lagoon

Rescuers plan helicopter airlift of orca calf stranded in B.C. lagoon

ZEBALLOS, B.C. — Plans are now underway to airlift a stranded killer whale calf out of a remote tidal lagoon off northern Vancouver Island in an effort to reunite the young orca with its extended family.
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Lawsuit challenges $1 billion in federal funding to sustain California's last nuclear power plant

Lawsuit challenges $1 billion in federal funding to sustain California's last nuclear power plant

LOS ANGELES (AP) — An environmental group has sued the U.S. Energy Department over its decision to award over $1 billion to help keep California’s last nuclear power plant running beyond a planned closure that was set for 2025.
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RBC becomes bigger bank, and bigger target, as it closes HSBC Canada deal

RBC becomes bigger bank, and bigger target, as it closes HSBC Canada deal

TORONTO — Royal Bank of Canada has reinforced its status as Canada’s biggest companyafter successfully navigating its takeover of HSBC Canada, making it an even bigger target for critics.
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New Jersey's 3 nuclear power plants seek to extend licenses for another 20 years

New Jersey's 3 nuclear power plants seek to extend licenses for another 20 years

The company that owns New Jersey's three nuclear power plants said Wednesday it will seek federal approval to operate them for another 20 years. The move comes as New Jersey makes a strong push to become the East Coast leader in offshore wind.
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How brown rats crawled off ships and conquered North American cities

Brown rats are the undisputed winners of the real rat race.
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AP Was There: A 1974 tornado in Xenia, Ohio, kills 32 and levels half the city

AP Was There: A 1974 tornado in Xenia, Ohio, kills 32 and levels half the city

XENIA, Ohio (AP) — EDITOR'S NOTE — On April 3, 1974, a fierce tornado barreled through Xenia, Ohio, without warning, killing 32 people, injuring hundreds and leveling half the city of 25,000. Hundreds were left homeless.
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Citizen scientist measured Rockies snowfall for 50 years. Two new hips help him keep going

Citizen scientist measured Rockies snowfall for 50 years. Two new hips help him keep going

GOTHIC, Colo.
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Deadly severe weather roars through several states, spawning potential tornadoes

Deadly severe weather roars through several states, spawning potential tornadoes

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Thousands of homes and businesses were without power Tuesday as severe weather roared through several states, causing at least one death and spawning possible tornadoes.
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