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Think cicadas are weird? Check out superfans, who eat the bugs, use them in art and even striptease

Think cicadas are weird? Check out superfans, who eat the bugs, use them in art and even striptease

FOREST PARK, Illinois (AP) — Mayumi Barrack sees a pair of mating periodical cicadas getting together, whips out her phone, says, “Hi guys!" and takes their picture.
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California firefighters gain ground against big wildfires after hot, windy weekend

California firefighters gain ground against big wildfires after hot, windy weekend

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Firefighters increased their containment of a large wildfire in mountains north of Los Angeles on Monday after a weekend of explosive, wind-driven growth along Interstate 5.
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Heat warnings issued for New Brunswick as temperatures set to climb to 33 C

Heat warnings issued for New Brunswick as temperatures set to climb to 33 C

FREDERICTON — Environment Canada is forecasting a period of "very hot" and humid weather across most of New Brunswick this week, days ahead of summer's official arrival.
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A year after the Titan's tragic dive, deep-sea explorers vow to pursue ocean's mysteries

A year after the Titan's tragic dive, deep-sea explorers vow to pursue ocean's mysteries

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The deadly implosion of an experimental submersible en route to the deep-sea grave of the Titanic last June has not dulled the desire for further ocean exploration, despite lingering questions about the disaster.
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Sea turtles are under threat from trawlers in the Adriatic. A center offers them a sanctuary

Sea turtles are under threat from trawlers in the Adriatic. A center offers them a sanctuary

MARINA DI RAVENNA, Italy (AP) — On a crisp morning off the coast of Marina di Ravenna, the Adriatic Sea glistens under the sun as marine biologist Linda Albonetti stands in a gently bobbing boat.
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CLIMATE GLIMPSE: Scorching Northern Hemisphere heat leads to deaths and wildfires

CLIMATE GLIMPSE: Scorching Northern Hemisphere heat leads to deaths and wildfires

The United States is bracing for chaotic weather this week, with the South set to experience another heat wave following a short respite from searing temperatures earlier this month.
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Singapore says dredger that hit tanker reported sudden loss of control, oil spill cleanup ongoing

Singapore says dredger that hit tanker reported sudden loss of control, oil spill cleanup ongoing

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Singapore authorities said Monday a dredger boat reported a sudden loss in engine and steering control that led it to hit a stationary cargo tanker, causing an oil spill that has blackened part of the city-island's south
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Strong winds, steep terrain hamper crews battling Los Angeles area's first major fire of the year

Strong winds, steep terrain hamper crews battling Los Angeles area's first major fire of the year

GORMAN, Calif. (AP) — Strong winds pushed flames through dry brush in mountains along Interstate 5 north of Los Angeles on Sunday, and officials warned residents in the wildfire's path to be prepared to leave if it explodes in size again.
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Severe, chaotic weather around US with high temperatures in Southwest and Midwest, snow in Rockies

Severe, chaotic weather around US with high temperatures in Southwest and Midwest, snow in Rockies

PHOENIX (AP) — Extreme heat spread across Arizona, New Mexico and parts of Texas, Colorado and Kansas as severe weather swept across many parts of the U.S. on Sunday.
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Singapore rushes to clean up oil slick after boat hits stationary fuel supply ship

Singapore rushes to clean up oil slick after boat hits stationary fuel supply ship

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — An oil spill caused by a dredger boat hitting a stationary cargo tanker has blackened part of Singapore’s southern coastline, including the popular resort island of Sentosa, and sparked concerns it may threaten marine wi
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