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Vermont Legislature overrides governor, passing overdose prevention, renewable energy, tax measures

Vermont Legislature overrides governor, passing overdose prevention, renewable energy, tax measures

The Democratic-controlled Vermont Legislature on Monday overturned a number of the Republican governor's vetoes, passing measures to prevent drug overdoses, restrict a pesticide that's toxic to bees and to require state utilities to source all renewa
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Federal appellate panel sends Michigan pipeline challenge to state court

Federal appellate panel sends Michigan pipeline challenge to state court

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel's lawsuit seeking to shut down part of a petroleum pipeline that runs beneath the Straits of Mackinac belongs in state court, a federal appellate panel ruled Monday. The pipeline's operator, Enbridge Inc.
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If you can't stay indoors during this US heat wave, here are a few ideas

If you can't stay indoors during this US heat wave, here are a few ideas

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (AP) 鈥� It鈥檚 hot and getting hotter for workers and everyone else outdoors as the first significant heat wave of the year makes its way eastward across the United States.
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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) 鈥� Mayumi Barrack sees a pair of mating periodical cicadas getting together, whips out her phone, says, 鈥淗i 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) 鈥� 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 鈥� 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) 鈥� 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) 鈥� 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) 鈥� 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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