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Floods wreak havoc in Malaysia, southern Thailand with over 30 killed, tens of thousands displaced

Floods wreak havoc in Malaysia, southern Thailand with over 30 killed, tens of thousands displaced

KOTA BARU, Malaysia (AP) — Severe floods caused by monsoon rains killed more than 30 people and displaced tens of thousands in Malaysia and southern Thailand, officials said Tuesday, with both countries preparing shelters and evacuation plans in anti
Floods wreak havoc in Malaysia, southern Thailand with over 30 killed, tens of thousands displaced

Floods wreak havoc in Malaysia, southern Thailand with over 30 killed, tens of thousands displaced

KOTA BARU, Malaysia (AP) — Severe floods caused by monsoon rains killed more than 30 people and displaced tens of thousands in Malaysia and southern Thailand, officials said Tuesday, with both countries preparing shelters and evacuation plans in anti
A landmark climate change case opens at the top UN court as island nations fear rising seas

A landmark climate change case opens at the top UN court as island nations fear rising seas

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The top United Nations court took up the largest case in its history on Monday, hearing the plight of several small island nations helpless in combating the devastating impact of climate change that they feel endangers t
Already buried under snow, Great Lakes region expected to see more stormy weather this week

Already buried under snow, Great Lakes region expected to see more stormy weather this week

Snow continued to fall Monday around parts of the Great Lakes region, where storm-weary residents who have plowed and shoveled for days faced the prospect of even greater accumulations.
California lawmakers begin special session to protect state laws from second Trump presidency

California lawmakers begin special session to protect state laws from second Trump presidency

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers returned to the state Capitol on Monday to begin a special session to protect the state's progressive policies ahead of another Trump presidency.
What is 'lake-effect snow'? Warm air from large bodies of water is the key ingredient

What is 'lake-effect snow'? Warm air from large bodies of water is the key ingredient

When towns along the Great Lakes get buried in drifts of blowing snow, like several have over the past few days, weather experts start talking about the “lake effect.
What is 'lake-effect snow'? Warm air from large bodies of water is the key ingredient

What is 'lake-effect snow'? Warm air from large bodies of water is the key ingredient

When towns along the Great Lakes get buried in drifts of blowing snow, like several have over the past few days, weather experts start talking about the “lake effect.
Negotiators fail to reach an agreement on a plastic pollution treaty. Talks to resume next year

Negotiators fail to reach an agreement on a plastic pollution treaty. Talks to resume next year

BUSAN, South Korea (AP) — Negotiators working on a treaty to address the global crisis of plastic pollution for a week in South Korea won’t reach an agreement and plan to resume the talks next year.
Critically endangered leopard dies at age 21 in California zoo

Critically endangered leopard dies at age 21 in California zoo

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A critically endangered species of leopard has died at a Southern California zoo.

Greek islands Rhodes and Lemnos declare state of emergency after deadly storm wreaks havoc

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Authorities on the Greek islands Rhodes and Lemnos declared a state of emergency Monday after storms battered the islands, leaving two dead and widespread damage.