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India, Pakistan deploy rescuers and plan evacuations ahead of severe cyclone

India, Pakistan deploy rescuers and plan evacuations ahead of severe cyclone

BENGALURU, India (AP) — India and Pakistan braced for the first severe cyclone this year expected to hit their coastal regions later this week, as authorities on Monday halted fishing activities, deployed rescue personnel and announced evacuation pla

Tens of thousands of dead fish wash up on a Texas beach due to low oxygen levels

QUINTANA, Texas (AP) — Tens of thousands of dead fish washed up on the Texas Gulf Coast over the weekend, covering the shoreline with rotting carcasses and leading local officials to warn visitors to keep away.
Wildfire roundup: What you need to know about blazes burning across Canada

Wildfire roundup: What you need to know about blazes burning across Canada

Quebecers are returning home as the province goes on the offensive against a record wildfire season, but gusty winds and hot temperatures are fuelling fires in the West.
Young climate activists take Montana to court for its role in global warming

Young climate activists take Montana to court for its role in global warming

HELENA, Mont.
'Worst wildfire season:' Quebec makes progress as wind fuels flames out West

'Worst wildfire season:' Quebec makes progress as wind fuels flames out West

Quebec was on the offensive in its battle against a record wildfire season as gusting winds fuelled growing blazes out West, and the federal government said it would provide free travel documents and visa extensions for people affected across the cou
PacifiCorp could be on the hook for billions after jury verdict in devastating Oregon wildfires

PacifiCorp could be on the hook for billions after jury verdict in devastating Oregon wildfires

PORTLAND, Ore.
Evacuation order stays in place as wildfire continues to menace town west of Edmonton

Evacuation order stays in place as wildfire continues to menace town west of Edmonton

EDMONTON — A wildfire that forced the evacuation of a town west of Edmonton continues to menace the community with crews also battling heavy, vision-obscuring smoke. Edson Mayor Kevin Zahara said the fire remains within 1.
Many Quebec fire evacuees allowed to return home as situation improves: premier

Many Quebec fire evacuees allowed to return home as situation improves: premier

MONTREAL — Thousands of Quebecers who were forced from their towns by out-of-control wildfires started to return home on Monday, as the province's public security minister praised the work of firefighters in saving lives and property.
Cougar chases and attacks mountain biker near popular trail in Roberts Creek, B.C.

Cougar chases and attacks mountain biker near popular trail in Roberts Creek, B.C.

ROBERTS CREEK, B.C. — A woman is recovering after being attacked by a cougar while mountain biking on a popular trail in Roberts Creek, B.C., over the weekend. The B.C.
Atlantic premiers want to expand doctor registry to other health-care workers

Atlantic premiers want to expand doctor registry to other health-care workers

CHARLOTTETOWN — Atlantic Canada’s premiers say they want to expand a registry of physicians and surgeons to include other health-care professionals.
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