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Landslides bury 40 homes in six villages in eastern Uganda, killing at least 13 people

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — At least 13 people have died in eastern Uganda after landslides buried 40 homes in six villages, relief officials said Thursday.
Landslide triggered by rain in Indonesia's Sumatra island kills at least 7 people

Landslide triggered by rain in Indonesia's Sumatra island kills at least 7 people

SIBOLANGIT, Indonesia (AP) — Seven people have died in a landslide triggered by torrential rains in Indonesia’s Sumatra island, officials said on Thursday, adding to the death toll from landslides in the region this week.
Winnipeg police add child pornography charges in animal abuse case

Winnipeg police add child pornography charges in animal abuse case

WINNIPEG — Police in Winnipeg have laid dozens of new charges in the case of a man and woman accused of torturing and killing animals and posting the images online.
Alberta's pledge to take over ownership of emissions data 'irresponsible': Guilbeault

Alberta's pledge to take over ownership of emissions data 'irresponsible': Guilbeault

EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA — Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says Alberta's plan to make greenhouse gas emissions data the property of the provincial government could lead to oil and gas companies breaking federal laws.
Canada lynx proposed for new habitat protections in US southern Rockies

Canada lynx proposed for new habitat protections in US southern Rockies

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — U.S.
FACT FOCUS: Posts misrepresent Biden administration spending on EV charging stations

FACT FOCUS: Posts misrepresent Biden administration spending on EV charging stations

As President Joe Biden's term comes to an end, social media users are falsely claiming that his administration spent billions of dollars on the construction of just a handful of electric vehicle charging stations.
More sand is in sight for a Jersey Shore resort town's deteriorating beaches

More sand is in sight for a Jersey Shore resort town's deteriorating beaches

NORTH WILDWOOD, N.J. (AP) — A decadelong conflict over the condition of a New Jersey resort town's beaches, involving tens of millions of dollars in litigation and fines, could come to an end soon.
Industry not consulted on Alberta's plan to challenge federal emissions cap

Industry not consulted on Alberta's plan to challenge federal emissions cap

CALGARY — The Alberta government did not consult with the oil and gas sector before announcing a sweeping set of plans it says it could use to challenge the proposed federal greenhouse gas emissions cap, industry sources say.
Canada lynx proposed for new habitat protections in US southern Rockies

Canada lynx proposed for new habitat protections in US southern Rockies

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — U.S.
Children among the dead and missing as heavy rains trigger floods in Sri Lanka

Children among the dead and missing as heavy rains trigger floods in Sri Lanka

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Three children returning from school are among at least five people who have died as heavy rains triggered floods and landslides in Sri Lanka, authorities said Wednesday. Five others are missing.
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