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Landslide and flash floods hit Indonesia’s Sumatra island, leaving 16 dead and 6 missing

Landslide and flash floods hit Indonesia’s Sumatra island, leaving 16 dead and 6 missing

KARO, Indonesia (AP) — Rescuers in Indonesia recovered 16 bodies under tons of mud and rocks or that were swept away in flash floods that hit mountainside villages on Sumatra Island, officials said Monday.
Britain on alert after 2nd major storm of the season batters country, leaving at least 2 dead

Britain on alert after 2nd major storm of the season batters country, leaving at least 2 dead

LONDON (AP) — Britain remained Monday on high alert after the second major storm of the season battered the country over the weekend, leaving at least two people dead and disrupting road and rail travel.
Mother orca and her children make 'grocery shopping' trip near downtown Vancouver

Mother orca and her children make 'grocery shopping' trip near downtown Vancouver

VANCOUVER — A family of killer whales has made a rare trip into waters off downtown Vancouver for what an expert says was likely a "grocery shopping" hunt for harbour seals.
Newsom says California could offer electric vehicle rebates if Trump eliminates federal tax credit

Newsom says California could offer electric vehicle rebates if Trump eliminates federal tax credit

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California could offer rebates for electric vehicle purchases if the incoming Trump administration eliminates a federal tax credit for people who buy electric cars, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday.
Carrefour's cold shoulder for South American beef sparks a backlash from Brazil

Carrefour's cold shoulder for South American beef sparks a backlash from Brazil

BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Supermarket giant Carrefour’s support for French farmers’ protests against a trade agreement between the European Union and the South American bloc Mercosur has sparked a strong reaction in Brazil, including a refusal to suppl
Thanksgiving Travel Latest: Airport strike, staff shortages and weather could impact holiday travel

Thanksgiving Travel Latest: Airport strike, staff shortages and weather could impact holiday travel

Airports and highways are expected to be jam-packed during Thanksgiving week, a holiday period likely to end with another record day for air travel in the United States.
Eggs are available -- but pricier -- as the holiday baking season begins

Eggs are available -- but pricier -- as the holiday baking season begins

Egg prices are rising once more as a lingering outbreak of bird flu coincides with the high demand of the holiday baking season. But prices are still far from the recent peak they reached almost two years ago .
First right whales of season gorge on critical food off Massachusetts, giving hope for a strong year

First right whales of season gorge on critical food off Massachusetts, giving hope for a strong year

Scientists who study a critically endangered species of whale that lives off New England said encouraging early signs suggest the animals could have a strong season for feeding and breeding.

California could offer electric vehicle rebates if Trump eliminates tax credit, Newsom says

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California could offer state tax rebates for electric vehicle purchases if the incoming Trump administration eliminates the federal EV tax credit , Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday.
What to know about the plastic pollution treaty talks in South Korea

What to know about the plastic pollution treaty talks in South Korea

A last round of negotiations on a legally binding treaty to address the global scourge of plastic pollution has opened in Busan, South Korea .
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