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Storm dumps record rain and heavy snow on Northern California. Many in Seattle still without power

FORESTVILLE, Calif.

Nov 21, 2024 6:42 PM Read more >

Safety board calls for changes two years after Nova Scotia fisherman's death at sea

HALIFAX — An investigation into how the Canadian Coast Guard responded to a Nova Scotia vessel in distress two years ago raises questions about why one fisherman died after a towing operation went awry.

Nov 21, 2024 5:18 PM Read more >

Historically bad year for dolphin strandings on Cape Cod has scientists looking for answers

An unprecedentedly bad year for beached dolphins on Cape Cod might have to do with warming waters changing the availability of the animals' food, said scientists hoping to curb the strandings.

Nov 21, 2024 5:02 PM Read more >

Louisiana's governor raises major doubts about a stalled $3 billion coastal restoration project

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana Gov.

Nov 21, 2024 4:42 PM Read more >

What to know about a storm bringing high winds, heavy rain, snow to California and Pacific Northwest

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — One of the strongest storms on the West Coast in decades knocked out power for thousands of people, unleashed strong winds that toppled trees and left two dead in Washington before making its way through Oregon to Northern Califo

Nov 21, 2024 4:33 PM Read more >

Oil company Phillips 66 faces federal charges related to alleged Clean Water Act violations

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Oil company Phillips 66 has been federally indicted in connection with alleged violations of the Clean Water Act in California, authorities said Thursday.

Nov 21, 2024 4:26 PM Read more >

Bank makes hundreds of millions in loans available to assist Helene recovery in North Carolina

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Truist Financial Corporation has announced that it is making hundreds of millions of dollars in loans available to residents, businesses and local governments affected by Hurricane Helene in North Carolina.

Nov 21, 2024 3:54 PM Read more >

North Carolina official overseeing hurricane rebuilding efforts is no longer in role

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The top official for North Carolina's efforts to rebuild communities after natural disasters is no longer working in the position just a few days after a scathing rebuke of her work from GOP state lawmakers.

Nov 21, 2024 3:17 PM Read more >

As N.L. firm pivots, scientists say Canada's green hydrogen dreams are far-fetched

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A Newfoundland energy company's embrace of data centres is raising doubts about eastern Canadian hopes of harnessing the region's howling winds to supply Germany with power from green hydrogen.

Nov 21, 2024 2:56 PM Read more >

Oil company Phillips 66 faces federal charges related to alleged Clean Water Act violations

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Oil company Phillips 66 has been federally indicted in connection with alleged violations of the Clean Water Act in California, authorities said Thursday.

Nov 21, 2024 2:53 PM Read more >