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Most Greenlanders are Lutheran, 300 years after a missionary brought the faith to the remote island

Most Greenlanders are Lutheran, 300 years after a missionary brought the faith to the remote island

NUUK, Greenland (AP) — Most Greenlanders are proudly Inuit, having survived and thrived in one of most remote and climatically inhospitable places on Earth . And they’re Lutheran.
The US has withdrawn from a climate agreement that helps developing nations, South Africa says

The US has withdrawn from a climate agreement that helps developing nations, South Africa says

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The United States has withdrawn from a climate agreement where rich nations have pledged billions of dollars to help a small group of developing countries switch from coal to green energy sources in a possible blueprint for future
Schools are closed and public transport has stopped as rare cyclone approaches Australian coast

Schools are closed and public transport has stopped as rare cyclone approaches Australian coast

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Early wind and rain from a rare tropical cyclone began lashing part of eastern Australia on Thursday as schools were closed, public transport was stopped and desperate residents got around shortages of sandbags by buying po
Powerful US storms create blizzard conditions and threaten to spawn more tornadoes

Powerful US storms create blizzard conditions and threaten to spawn more tornadoes

ATLANTA (AP) — Powerful storms that killed three people in Mississippi and ripped roofs from buildings in a small Oklahoma town charged eastward Wednesday, spawning tornado warnings near the East Coast while heavy snow struck the Midwest and dry, win
Avalanche buries 3 skiers near Anchorage, Alaska, officials say

Avalanche buries 3 skiers near Anchorage, Alaska, officials say

GIRDWOOD, Alaska (AP) — Three skiers who had flown by helicopter to a remote mountain range were swept away by an avalanche and likely killed under the weight of dozens of feet of snow, Alaska State Troopers said Wednesday.
'Bear with me,' Trump says as both farmers and consumers brace for tariff effects

'Bear with me,' Trump says as both farmers and consumers brace for tariff effects

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Farmers and meat producers across the U.S.
Scientists raise concerns as the US stops sharing air quality data from embassies worldwide

Scientists raise concerns as the US stops sharing air quality data from embassies worldwide

NEW DELHI (AP) — The U.S. government will stop sharing air quality data gathered from its embassies and consulates, worrying local scientists and experts who say the effort was vital to monitor global air quality and improve public health.
Yukon says cyanide-contaminated water may have been released at mine cleanup

Yukon says cyanide-contaminated water may have been released at mine cleanup

WHITEHORSE — The Yukon government says it has been informed of an "unauthorized discharge of cyanide-impacted water" at the site of last summer's mine disaster north of Mayo.
Los Angeles County sues Southern California Edison, alleging utility's equipment sparked wildfire

Los Angeles County sues Southern California Edison, alleging utility's equipment sparked wildfire

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles County said Wednesday that it's suing Southern California Edison, alleging the utility’s equipment sparked January’s Eaton Fire , which destroyed more than 9,400 structures and killed 17 people in the Altadena area.
Lava fountain height soars in latest episode of Hawaii volcano eruption

Lava fountain height soars in latest episode of Hawaii volcano eruption

HONOLULU (AP) — Lava fountains from a Hawaii volcano reached heights of 600 feet (180 meters) during the latest episode of an eruption that has been pausing and resuming for several months.
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