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Researchers discover ancient predatory, fanged fish that swam in Nova Scotia waters

Researchers discover ancient predatory, fanged fish that swam in Nova Scotia waters

HALIFAX — Researchers have discovered a new species of ancient fish with hooked front fangs that made them a fearsome and effective predator.
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50% chance of a tropical depression forming off the coast of Central America within 7 days

An area of low pressure may develop off the coast of Central America and southern Mexico early next week. The Miami-based U.S.
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'Randomness and chaos': The invisible, unpredictable forces behind fatal rockfall

'Randomness and chaos': The invisible, unpredictable forces behind fatal rockfall

Scientist Daniel Shugar says images of the aftermath of Thursday's deadly rockslide in Banff National Park provide evidence of its cause — water flowing through the interior of the mountain.
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Flooding and rock slides close heavily damaged I-40 section in Smoky Mountains

Flooding and rock slides close heavily damaged I-40 section in Smoky Mountains

HARTFORD, Tenn.
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Parks Canada says fatal Banff rockfall not foreseeable or preventable

Parks Canada says fatal Banff rockfall not foreseeable or preventable

LAKE LOUISE — Parks Canada says there was nothing foreseeable or preventable about the rockfall that killed two hikers and injured three more in Banff National Park.
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Federal Appeal Court grants B.C. ostriches stay of cull pending appeal

Federal Appeal Court grants B.C. ostriches stay of cull pending appeal

A flock of nearly 400 British Columbia ostriches that gained international fame after they were ordered killed due to an avian flu outbreak have been given a stay of execution — at least for now.
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Control zones set up in Fraser Valley, B.C., after Newcastle disease detected

Control zones set up in Fraser Valley, B.C., after Newcastle disease detected

CHILLIWACK — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has put up controls on the movements of birds around two commercial poultry farms experiencing the first outbreaks of virulent Newcastle disease in Canada in more than 50 years.
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Mexico assesses damage from Hurricane Erick as rising rivers leave at least 1 dead

Mexico assesses damage from Hurricane Erick as rising rivers leave at least 1 dead

ACAPULCO, Mexico (AP) — Authorities in southern Mexico were still assessing damage and watching rising rivers Friday as rain from the remnants of Hurricane Erick doused the region.
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Residents who fled wildfire in central Newfoundland can return home

Residents who fled wildfire in central Newfoundland can return home

ST. JOHN'S — About 700 people who were forced to flee their homes in central Newfoundland because of a wildfire were cleared to go home on Friday. The decision to lift the evacuation order for Badger, N.L.
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Conservation group makes $60M land deal to end mining threat outside Okefenokee Swamp

Conservation group makes $60M land deal to end mining threat outside Okefenokee Swamp

SAVANNAH, Ga.
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