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Wolf pack blamed in Colorado livestock attacks is captured and will be relocated

Colorado wildlife officials said Monday that they captured and plan to relocate five members of the first pack of wolves to form under the state's ambitious wolf reintroduction program .
Fewer than 400 households reject $600 million Ohio train derailment settlement

Fewer than 400 households reject $600 million Ohio train derailment settlement

Very few people who live near the East Palestine, Ohio , train derailment opted out of a $600 million class action settlement despite residents' reservations about whether the deal offers enough, so lawyers argue the agreement should be approved late
Wildfire triggers 'tactical evacuation' in B.C. community of Baynes Lake

Wildfire triggers 'tactical evacuation' in B.C. community of Baynes Lake

BAYNES LAKE, B.C. — A wildfire has triggered a "tactical evacuation" in the community of Baynes Lake in southeast British Columbia.
Severe drought drops water level to historic low on the Paraguay River, a regional lifeline

Severe drought drops water level to historic low on the Paraguay River, a regional lifeline

ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay (AP) — A powerful drought in the Amazon rainforest led on Monday to the lowest water levels on the Paraguay River in more than a century, disrupting commerce on the major waterway, creating hazards for local transport and offering
Amid the worst drought in Brazil history, wildfires rage and the Amazon falls to a record low level

Amid the worst drought in Brazil history, wildfires rage and the Amazon falls to a record low level

BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Brazil is enduring its worst drought since nationwide measurements began over seven decades ago, with 59% of the country under stress — an area roughly half the size of the U.S.
Ex-employees of Titanic submersible's owner to testify before Coast Guard panel

Ex-employees of Titanic submersible's owner to testify before Coast Guard panel

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Former employees of the company that owned an experimental submersible that imploded on its way to the wreck of the Titanic are scheduled to testify before a Coast Guard investigatory board at an upcoming hearing.
Ex-employees of Titanic submersible's owner to testify before Coast Guard panel

Ex-employees of Titanic submersible's owner to testify before Coast Guard panel

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Former employees of the company that owned an experimental submersible that imploded on its way to the wreck of the Titanic are scheduled to testify before a Coast Guard investigatory board at an upcoming hearing.
The Grand Canyon main water line has broken dozens of times. Why is it getting a major fix only now?

The Grand Canyon main water line has broken dozens of times. Why is it getting a major fix only now?

On a scorching day in June 2013, the Grand Canyon discouraged hikers from making a long trek to the bottom because there would be no potable water. A set of historic cabins and bunks also would be closed overnight because of a water pipeline break.
Spring rains destroyed a harvest important to the Oneida tribe. Farmers are working to adapt

Spring rains destroyed a harvest important to the Oneida tribe. Farmers are working to adapt

This spring, a torrent of rain sent a river rushing over a field on the Oneida Nation in Wisconsin, destroying most of what was in its path, including the traditionally important crop of white corn.
Takeaways from AP's report on how Duck Valley Indian Reservation's water and soil is contaminated

Takeaways from AP's report on how Duck Valley Indian Reservation's water and soil is contaminated

OWYHEE, Nev. (AP) — The Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Indian Reservation have long grappled with contaminants embedded in the land and water.
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