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The right to protest is under threat in Britain, undermining a pillar of democracy

LONDON (AP) — For holding a sign outside a courthouse reminding jurors of their right to acquit defendants, a retiree faces up to two years in prison. For hanging a banner reading “Just Stop Oil” off a bridge, an engineer got a three-year sentence.
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The right to protest is under threat in Britain, undermining a pillar of democracy

The right to protest is under threat in Britain, undermining a pillar of democracy

LONDON (AP) — For holding a sign outside a courthouse reminding jurors of their right to acquit defendants, a retiree faces up to two years in prison.
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King Charles III's Christmas message reflects a coronation theme and calls for planet's protection

King Charles III's Christmas message reflects a coronation theme and calls for planet's protection

LONDON (AP) — King Charles III reflected his coronation theme of public service Monday in a Christmas message that he connected to the health of the planet and wars that are raging.
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Mild weather delays opening of popular ice fishing spot in Quebec

SAINTE-ANNE-DE-LA-PÉRADE, Que. — Mild weather is delaying the start of the ice fishing season at a popular spot for winter anglers southwest of Quebec City.
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Beijing sees most hours of sub-freezing temperatures in December since 1951

Beijing sees most hours of sub-freezing temperatures in December since 1951

BEIJING (AP) — Beijing recorded the most hours of sub-freezing temperatures in December in more than seven decades as a cold wave has enveloped northern and central swathes of China, bringing snowstorms and record-breaking temperatures.
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Nevada tribe says coalitions, not lawsuits, will protect sacred sites as US advances energy agenda

Nevada tribe says coalitions, not lawsuits, will protect sacred sites as US advances energy agenda

RENO, Nev.
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Baby boom of 59 pups helps endangered Vancouver Island marmot toward recovery

Baby boom of 59 pups helps endangered Vancouver Island marmot toward recovery

A tenacious Vancouver Island marmot's long-distance quest for love may help explain how the endangered animals are bouncing back from near extinction. Adam Taylor, executive director of the Marmot Recovery Foundation in Nanaimo, B.C.
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Is Canada's fleet of water bombers fit for climate-change fuelled wildfires?

Is Canada's fleet of water bombers fit for climate-change fuelled wildfires?

TORONTO — They're an easily recognizable part of Canada's fight against wildfires, playing a key supporting role in the annual battle against the flames.
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Contrary to politicians' claims, offshore wind farms don't kill whales. Here's what to know.

Contrary to politicians' claims, offshore wind farms don't kill whales. Here's what to know.

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Unfounded claims about offshore wind threatening whales have surfaced as a flashpoint in the fight over the future of renewable energy.
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Colorado releases additional 5 gray wolves as part of reintroduction effort

Wildlife officials in Colorado have released an additional five gray wolves in the state, bringing the total so far under a voter-approved reintroduction program to 10.
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