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'Freaky-looking' fanged fishes found on Oregon beaches

Several scaleless fish with fanged jaws and huge eyes that can be found more than a mile deep in the ocean have washed up along a roughly 200-mile (322-kilometer) stretch of Oregon coastline, and it's unclear why, scientists and experts said.
New pipeline agency rule aimed at cutting methane leaks

New pipeline agency rule aimed at cutting methane leaks

WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal agency that regulates pipelines announced new rules Friday aimed at reducing leaks of methane, a potent greenhouse gas, from a network of nearly 3 million miles of natural gas pipelines that crisscross the country.
Minnesota Legislature shapes budget bills as deadline looms

Minnesota Legislature shapes budget bills as deadline looms

ST. PAUL. Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Legislature is toiling away with only two full weeks left in a productive 2023 session.
Wildfire evacuees in northern Saskatchewan head to Regina

Wildfire evacuees in northern Saskatchewan head to Regina

REGINA — Molly Herman says all she could do was cry as she and her three young children fled from La Loche, Sask., early Friday morning as a nearby wildfire threatens the northern community.
River rafters say big California snowmelt means epic season

River rafters say big California snowmelt means epic season

COLOMA, Calif. (AP) — Triple Threat. Deadman’s Drop. Satan’s Cesspool. After years of drought, the rapids along California's American River are truly living up to their names.

More than 100 killed in Congo flooding

KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — More than 100 people were killed in flooding and landslides brought on by torrential overnight rains in eastern Congo's South Kivu province, a local official said Friday.
Germany to ease solar rules as new installations surge

Germany to ease solar rules as new installations surge

BERLIN (AP) — Germany's energy minister announced plans Friday to ease bureaucratic hurdles for solar power as the country set a new record for photovoltaic installations during the first quarter. Europe's biggest economy added 2.
Spain's April heat nearly impossible without climate change

Spain's April heat nearly impossible without climate change

MADRID (AP) — Record-breaking April temperatures in Spain, Portugal and northern Africa were made 100 times more likely by human-caused climate change , a new flash study found, and would have been almost impossible in the past.
Democratic US Sen. Martin Heinrich seeks 3rd term in NM seat

Democratic US Sen. Martin Heinrich seeks 3rd term in NM seat

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich announced Thursday that he will run for a third term next year as he champions causes from gun safety to abortion access to a transition toward cleaner energy in New Mexico, a major oil-producing state.

Official: WVa pesticide facility wouldn't pass zoning muster

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A West Virginia logging company hoping to locate a toxic-spewing facility in the picturesque Allegheny Mountains won't be allowed to build in that particular spot due to a zoning issue, a local official said Thursday night.
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