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UN chief calls rising seas a 'worldwide catastrophe' that especially imperils Pacific paradises

UN chief calls rising seas a 'worldwide catastrophe' that especially imperils Pacific paradises

NUKU'ALOFA, Tonga (AP) — Highlighting seas that are rising at an accelerating rate, especially in the far more vulnerable Pacific island nations, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued yet another climate SOS to the world.
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US agency to reexamine permit for Hyundai's $7.6 billion electric vehicle plant in Georgia

US agency to reexamine permit for Hyundai's $7.6 billion electric vehicle plant in Georgia

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — A federal agency plans to reassess its environmental permit for Hyundai's $7.
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Manitoba Métis leader wins battle over fishing ticket as charge is stayed

Manitoba Métis leader wins battle over fishing ticket as charge is stayed

WINNIPEG — The Crown has stayed proceedings against Manitoba Métis Federation president David Chartrand, who was given a ticket alleging he was fishing without a licence.
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In a rare event, fire smoke covers Brazil's capital, prompting federal response

In a rare event, fire smoke covers Brazil's capital, prompting federal response

BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Brasilia, Brazil's modernist capital, woke up the last two days to find its iconic buildings enveloped in smoky air.
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Unusually cold storm that frosted West Coast peaks provided a hint of winter in August

Unusually cold storm that frosted West Coast peaks provided a hint of winter in August

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ski season is still at least several months away, but the unusually cold storm that frosted West Coast mountain peaks late last week brought a hint of winter in August.
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Fair-goers scorched by heartland heat wave take refuge under misters as some schools let out early

FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. (AP) — Visitors to the Minnesota State Fair sought relief from soaring temperatures under misters Monday while some Midwestern schools dismissed classes early or called off sports practices.
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US agency to reexamine permit for Hyundai's $7.6 billion electric vehicle plant in Georgia

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — A federal agency plans to reassess its environmental permit for Hyundai's $7.
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Hone swirls past Hawaii's main islands after dumping enough rain to ease wildfire fears

Hone swirls past Hawaii's main islands after dumping enough rain to ease wildfire fears

HONOLULU (AP) — Hone was swirling past Hawaii's main islands on Monday, after it weakened to a tropical storm the day before, and blasted the Big Island with rain.
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What is the Pacific Islands Forum? How a summit for the world's tiniest nations became a global draw

What is the Pacific Islands Forum? How a summit for the world's tiniest nations became a global draw

NUKU'ALOFA, Tonga (AP) — As leaders of Pacific nations were welcomed to their annual meeting in Nuku’alofa, Tonga , on Monday, they were greeted first by torrential rain and then by an earthquake. The magnitude 6.
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US national parks are receiving record-high gift of $100M

US national parks are receiving record-high gift of $100M

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The official nonprofit organization of the National Park Service is set to receive the largest grant in its history, a $100 million gift the fundraising group described as transformative for the country's national parks.
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