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Phoenix ends its streak of 100-degree days at 113 consecutive days

PHOENIX (AP) — After a meltdown summer, Phoenix finally is getting just a glimpse — ever so briefly — of a cooldown. The National Weather Service said Tuesday’s high temperature was 93 degrees Fahrenheit (33.8 Celsius) at 4 p.m. MST.
B.C. forest watchdog says province should improve watershed management

B.C. forest watchdog says province should improve watershed management

VICTORIA — British Columbia's forests watchdog says a complaint about "excessive" logging has led to a call for the province to improve how it manages watersheds.
Surrey, B.C., ER doctors call for 'new leadership' amid 'toxic' work environment

Surrey, B.C., ER doctors call for 'new leadership' amid 'toxic' work environment

SURREY, B.C. — British Columbia politicians are celebrating connecting more people with family doctors, but it comes as emergency room physicians at Surrey Memorial Hospital say conditions there continue to crumble.
'Firehose' storm hits part of North Carolina and scientists see climate change

'Firehose' storm hits part of North Carolina and scientists see climate change

The Carolinas braced for a storm that forecasters warned could bring heavy rain — as much as 6 to 8 inches in some spots.

US nuclear repository is among the federally owned spots identified for renewable energy projects

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The U.S.
Photo captures seal in humpback whale's mouth after unintentional swallowing

Photo captures seal in humpback whale's mouth after unintentional swallowing

SEATTLE (AP) — It's a good thing seals aren't on a humpback whale's menu.
A Southern California man pleads not guilty to setting a fire that exploded into a massive wildfire

A Southern California man pleads not guilty to setting a fire that exploded into a massive wildfire

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. (AP) — A California man has pleaded not guilty to starting a fire that authorities said ballooned into a massive wildfire and forced the evacuation of thousands of homes.

The US and UN condemn the killing of an environmentalist in Honduras

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The U.S. State Department and other global leaders on Tuesday denounced the slaying of another environmental leader in rural Honduras, adding to mounting concern of ongoing violence against environmentalists in Latin America.
Grand prize winner removed 20 Burmese pythons from the wild in Florida challenge

Grand prize winner removed 20 Burmese pythons from the wild in Florida challenge

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — It’s official, the Florida Python Challenge this year has a winner.

Phoenix could finally break its streak of 100-degree days

PHOENIX (AP) — After a meltdown summer, Phoenix finally is getting just a glimpse — ever so briefly — of a cooldown. The National Weather Service forecast Tuesday’s high temperature to reach only 94 degrees Fahrenheit (34.4 Celsius).