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Cold snap chills New York City's rats, and heats up the fight against them

Cold snap chills New York City's rats, and heats up the fight against them

NEW YORK (AP) — This week's frigid weather has many New York City residents shivering, scurrying into cozy spots and feeling sapped. Including the rats.
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Over 50,000 under evacuation orders or warnings as wildfire imperils homes north of Los Angeles

Over 50,000 under evacuation orders or warnings as wildfire imperils homes north of Los Angeles

CASTAIC, Calif.
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PHOTO COLLECTION: Winter Blasts Weather

PHOTO COLLECTION: Winter Blasts Weather

This is a collection of photos chosen by AP photo editors. The Associated Press
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Everything Trump did in the first executive orders and actions of his presidency

Everything Trump did in the first executive orders and actions of his presidency

President Donald Trump started his second administration with a blitz of policy actions to reorient the U.S. government. His executive orders cover issues that range from trade, immigration and U.S.
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Winter storm causes rescheduling of NBA and college games across the South

Winter storm causes rescheduling of NBA and college games across the South

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The NBA and multiple college basketball conferences postponed games in response to winter weather that broke snowfall records in some southern states and coated others with a mix of snow and ice.
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A look at world's largest electricity producers and how much is from renewables

A look at world's largest electricity producers and how much is from renewables

A report out Thursday said a record 47% of the European Union's electricity came from renewable sources in 2024, and experts called it a promising sign for the world's ability to transition away from fossil fuels that are driving climate change.
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Battling LA's wildfires, priorities shift for Gov. Gavin Newsom's once Trump-focused special session

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov.
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Winter storm spreads across the Deep South, creating icy danger and snowy fun

Winter storm spreads across the Deep South, creating icy danger and snowy fun

A major storm spread heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain across the southern United States on Wednesday, breaking snow records and treating the region to unaccustomed perils and wintertime joy.
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Three bison harvested in Indigenous-led Banff National Park ceremonial hunt

Three bison harvested in Indigenous-led Banff National Park ceremonial hunt

BANFF, Alta. — The first ceremonial bison hunt in Banff National Park has been completed under an Indigenous-led pilot project. Parks Canada and the Indigenous Advisory Circle say three animals were harvested in a free-range hunt last year.
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Europe posts record year for clean energy use as Trump pulls US toward fossil fuels

Europe posts record year for clean energy use as Trump pulls US toward fossil fuels

A record 47% of the European Union’s electricity now comes from solar and other renewables, a report Thursday said, in yet another sign of the growing gap between the bloc's push for clean energy and the new U.S.
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