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Ex-pilot called himself Messiah on climate-change mission, day before alleged hijack

Ex-pilot called himself Messiah on climate-change mission, day before alleged hijack

VANCOUVER — The day before the suspected hijacking of a light aircraft triggered a security scare at Vancouver's airport this week, former commercial pilot Shaheer Cassim posted on social media that he was a "messenger of Allah" sent to save humanity
Louisiana cancels $3B repair coastal restoration funded by Deepwater Horizon oil spill settlement

Louisiana cancels $3B repair coastal restoration funded by Deepwater Horizon oil spill settlement

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana on Thursday canceled a $3 billion repair of disappearing Gulf coastline, funded by the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill settlement, scrapping what conservationists called an urgent response to climate change but Gov.
Alaska is the most earthquake-prone state. Here is why Wednesday's earthquake was notable

Alaska is the most earthquake-prone state. Here is why Wednesday's earthquake was notable

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Wednesday’s magnitude 7.
Brazil's congress passes bill to overhaul environmental regulations

Brazil's congress passes bill to overhaul environmental regulations

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A bill to overhaul environmental regulations in Brazil was passed by the country's lower house Thursday, drawing criticism by the environmental minister who floated the possibility of a presidential veto.
Interior Secretary Burgum must personally approve all wind and solar projects, a new order says

Interior Secretary Burgum must personally approve all wind and solar projects, a new order says

WASHINGTON (AP) — All solar and wind energy projects on federal lands and waters must be personally approved by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum under a new order that authorizes him to conduct “elevated review” of activities ranging from leases to rig
An uncontrolled wildfire sends a cloud of smoke over Spain's capital

An uncontrolled wildfire sends a cloud of smoke over Spain's capital

MADRID (AP) — An uncontrolled wildfire burned outside Madrid on Thursday, sending a giant cloud of smoke over the Spanish capital.
Steve Miller Band says extreme weather is so dangerous it’s canceling its tour

Steve Miller Band says extreme weather is so dangerous it’s canceling its tour

Classic rocker Steve Miller has canceled his U.S. tour because he said severe weather including extreme heat and unpredictable flooding poses a danger to his band, its fans and crew.
Severe weather in tropical storm's wake triggers North Carolina state of emergency

Severe weather in tropical storm's wake triggers North Carolina state of emergency

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina can seek federal funding to help its overloaded response efforts to Tropical Storm Chantal , which killed at least six people and left damage from flooding in its wake, as Gov.
The grueling 135-mile journey of a 66-year-old runner through one of the hottest places on Earth

The grueling 135-mile journey of a 66-year-old runner through one of the hottest places on Earth

DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (AP) — When the running gets hard in this desert dubbed “hell on Earth,” Danny Westergaard tells himself: “Slow and steady” or “smooth as butter.
At least 4 dead and 1,300 evacuated after heavy rain in South Korea

At least 4 dead and 1,300 evacuated after heavy rain in South Korea

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Two days of heavy downpours in South Korea have killed at least four people and forced more than 1,300 others to evacuate, officials said Thursday.