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No evidence of major fuel spill on Samoan reef where New Zealand navy ship sank

No evidence of major fuel spill on Samoan reef where New Zealand navy ship sank

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Divers and marine experts found no evidence of a major fuel spill on a Samoan reef Tuesday after a New Zealand navy ship ran aground and sank, Samoa's deputy prime minister said.
Florida braces for Hurricane Milton as communities recover from Helene and 2022's Ian

Florida braces for Hurricane Milton as communities recover from Helene and 2022's Ian

FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla, (AP) — Florida's Gulf Coast braced Tuesday for the impact of Hurricane Milton's near-record winds and expected massive storm surge, which could bring destruction to areas already reeling from Helene's devastation 12 days ago an
Hurricane Milton is a Category 5. Florida orders evacuations and scrambles to clear Helene's debris

Hurricane Milton is a Category 5. Florida orders evacuations and scrambles to clear Helene's debris

BELLEAIR BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Florida’s storm-battered Gulf Coast raced against a Category 5 hurricane Monday as workers sprinted to pick up debris left over from Helene two weeks ago and highways were clogged with people fleeing ahead of the storm.
Weekend wildfires lead to 1 death, large areas burned in western North Dakota

Weekend wildfires lead to 1 death, large areas burned in western North Dakota

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Wildfires driven by ferocious winds and fueled by dry conditions raged through parts of western North Dakota over the weekend, leading to one death and forcing more than 100 people to evacuate their homes.
Home insurers argue for a 42% average rate hike in North Carolina

Home insurers argue for a 42% average rate hike in North Carolina

RALEIGH, N.C.
No evidence of major fuel spill on Samoan reef where New Zealand navy ship sank

No evidence of major fuel spill on Samoan reef where New Zealand navy ship sank

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Divers and marine experts found no evidence of a major fuel spill on a Samoan reef Tuesday after a New Zealand navy ship ran aground and sank, Samoa's deputy prime minister said.
The Latest: Hurricane Milton strengthens into a Category 5 as Florida prepares for evacuations

The Latest: Hurricane Milton strengthens into a Category 5 as Florida prepares for evacuations

Milton rapidly strengthened in the Gulf of Mexico on Monday, becoming a Category 5 storm on a path toward Florida .
Federal court reviews civil rights lawsuit alleging environmental racism in a Louisiana parish

Federal court reviews civil rights lawsuit alleging environmental racism in a Louisiana parish

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal appellate court is reviewing a civil rights lawsuit alleging a south Louisiana parish engaged in racist land-use policies to place polluting industries in majority-Black communities. The Fifth U.S.
Hurricane Milton forces NFL, NHL and other sporting events to adjust game plans

Hurricane Milton forces NFL, NHL and other sporting events to adjust game plans

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are planning to relocate to the New Orleans area to prepare for Sunday’s game against the Saints with Hurricane Milton expected to make landfall along Florida’s west coast.
Western Forest Products temporarily curtails production at B.C. sawmills

Western Forest Products temporarily curtails production at B.C. sawmills

VANCOUVER — Western Forest Products Inc. says it is temporarily curtailing lumber production due to market challenges. The Vancouver-based company says it is reducing production from its B.C.