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Tornado rips through massive Wyoming coal mining site, injures 8 people

CAMPBELL COUNTY, Wyo.

Jun 24, 2023 2:47 PM Read more >

Want a climate-friendly flight? It's going to take a while and cost you more

When it comes to flying, going green may cost you more. And it's going to take a while for the strategy to take off.

Jun 24, 2023 2:35 PM Read more >

Beijing heat wave clouds long weekend and sets multi-day temperature record

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Beijing and parts of northern China are experiencing record temperatures, with authorities urging people to limit their time outdoors.

Jun 24, 2023 11:57 AM Read more >

Orcas disrupt boat race near Spain in latest display of dangerous, puzzling behavior

A pod of killer whales bumped one of the boats in an endurance sailing race as it approached the Strait of Gibraltar, the latest encounter in what researchers say is a growing trend of sometimes-aggressive interactions with Iberian orcas.

Jun 24, 2023 9:22 AM Read more >

Tropical Storm Cindy forms behind Bret in an early and aggressive start to Atlantic hurricane season

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Tropical Storm Cindy formed behind Tropical Storm Bret, in the first case of two storms in the tropical Atlantic in June since record keeping began in 1851, forecasters said Friday.

Jun 23, 2023 9:19 PM Read more >

Tennessee, Kentucky battery plants for Ford electric vehicles on track for $9.2B federal loan

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Massive battery plants planned in Tennessee and Kentucky for Ford's electric vehicles are on track to receive up to a $9.2 billion federal loan in what would be the biggest award under the U.S.

Jun 23, 2023 5:50 PM Read more >

Environmental group raises concern about flooding at Alberta coal mines

EDMONTON — An environmental group is calling for stronger action from Alberta's energy regulator after it announced heavy rain had caused flooding and excessive surface run-off at energy sites, including coal mines.

Jun 23, 2023 5:17 PM Read more >

U.S. Coast Guard to lead investigation into deadly rupture of Titan submersible

DARTMOUTH — The U.S. Coast Guard will lead an investigation into the catastrophic implosion of the Titan submersible, which broke apart with five aboard and sank to the ocean floor during a dive to the Titanic earlier this week.

Jun 23, 2023 5:15 PM Read more >

Union official says safety of railroads has been compromised by job cuts and time constraints

OMAHA, Neb.

Jun 23, 2023 5:11 PM Read more >

Response to fiery Ohio derailment frustrated by poor communication and incomplete information

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Firefighters who responded to February's fiery train derailment in Ohio struggled to immediately identify the hazardous chemicals the train was hauling due to a lack of communication from the railroad, officials said Thursday.

Jun 23, 2023 3:54 PM Read more >