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Northern Arizona resident dies from plague

Northern Arizona resident dies from plague

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — A resident of northern Arizona has died from pneumonic plague, health officials said Friday. Plague is rare to humans, with on average about seven cases reported annually in the U.S.
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Millions of dollars in Tesla EV rebate claims were legitimate, Ottawa says

Millions of dollars in Tesla EV rebate claims were legitimate, Ottawa says

OTTAWA — Tesla legitimately claimed thousands of electric vehicle rebates in the final weekend before the department suspended its rebate program in January, Transport Canada said on Friday.
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What's known about the attack on eight-year-old girl in Quadeville, Ont.

What's known about the attack on eight-year-old girl in Quadeville, Ont.

Residents of a small eastern Ontario community will be seeking answers at a police town hall on Saturday about a disturbing attack on an eight-year-old girl that investigators initially linked to an animal, prompting fear and confusion.
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Ontario environment minister apologizes for 'confusion' over clean water bill letter

Ontario environment minister apologizes for 'confusion' over clean water bill letter

TORONTO — Ontario's environment minister has apologized to First Nation chiefs for any "confusion" his letter caused when he asked the federal government to not reintroduce a bill that would enshrine clean drinking water rights in law.
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Timeline raises questions over how Texas officials handled warnings before the deadly July 4 flood

Timeline raises questions over how Texas officials handled warnings before the deadly July 4 flood

Officials in Texas are facing questions about whether they did enough to get people out of harm's way before a flash flood swept down the Guadalupe River and killed at least 120 people , including more than two dozen children and counselors at an all
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Wind turbine maker to pay settlement after blade broke apart and washed up on Nantucket beaches

Wind turbine maker to pay settlement after blade broke apart and washed up on Nantucket beaches

NANTUCKET, Mass. (AP) — The maker of a massive wind turbine blade that broke apart off Nantucket Island and washed up on beaches for months has agreed to a $10.
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A Texas family clung to life on their roof, capturing the terrifying flooding in photos and video

A Texas family clung to life on their roof, capturing the terrifying flooding in photos and video

Jane Towler was up late in a small cabin along the Guadalupe River as thunder boomed through a thrashing rain. It was 4 a.m. and water was pooling on the floor. Suddenly, her phone rang. It was her friend from a nearby cabin.
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As many as 200 homes damaged as officials survey the aftermath of a deadly New Mexico flood

As many as 200 homes damaged as officials survey the aftermath of a deadly New Mexico flood

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — At least 200 homes were damaged during a deadly flash flood in the mountain village of Ruidoso, and local emergency managers warned Wednesday that number could more than double as teams survey more neighborhoods. Gov.
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Thousands celebrate baby hippo Moo Deng's first birthday at a Thailand zoo

Thousands celebrate baby hippo Moo Deng's first birthday at a Thailand zoo

CHONBURI, Thailand (AP) — Thousands of excited fans flocked to a Thai zoo on Thursday to celebrate the first birthday of Moo Deng , the adorable baby pygmy hippo that has become a social media sensation .
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Ecuador approves controversial law on protected areas, sparking legal threats

Ecuador approves controversial law on protected areas, sparking legal threats

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Ecuador’s parliament has approved a new law on protected areas that has drawn sharp criticism from Indigenous groups , legal experts and environmental advocates who say it threatens Indigenous land rights and violates both nat
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