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A German zoo faces a backlash after killing 12 healthy baboons

A German zoo faces a backlash after killing 12 healthy baboons

BERLIN (AP) — A zoo in the German city of Nurember g said it killed 12 baboons on Tuesday despite protests, capping a saga rooted in concerns that the zoo had too little space to house a growing group of the animals.
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Grizzly attack in B.C. likely 'defensive', bears to be spared, investigators say

Grizzly attack in B.C. likely 'defensive', bears to be spared, investigators say

British Columbia's Conservation Officer Service says a grizzly attack on a couple in the province's Interior over the weekend was likely "defensive in nature," and it's unlikely the bears were stalking people.
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Let kids create their own garden, and other tips for instilling a love for growing things

Let kids create their own garden, and other tips for instilling a love for growing things

When I was a kid, my friends and I spent long summer days outdoors, picking daisies, observing roly-poly (also known as pill) bugs, holding caterpillars and trying to catch fireflies (lightning bugs).
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A record catch of krill near Antarctica could trigger an unprecedented end to fishing season

A record catch of krill near Antarctica could trigger an unprecedented end to fishing season

MIAMI (AP) — Trawling near Antarctica for krill — a crustacean central to the diet of whales and a critical buffer to global warming — has surged to a record and is fast approaching a never before reached seasonal catch limit that would trigger the u
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Air Canada reports Q2 earnings of $186 million in "challenging environment"

Air Canada reports Q2 earnings of $186 million in "challenging environment"

MONTREAL — Air Canada says it had a net income of $186 million in the second quarter, down from $410 million in the same quarter last year, in what it characterized as a "challenging environment.
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Heavy rain causes flooding, evacuations and at least 38 deaths around Beijing region

Heavy rain causes flooding, evacuations and at least 38 deaths around Beijing region

BEIJING (AP) — Almost a year's worth of rain caused flooding and landslides that washed away cars, forced evacuations and knocked out power around the Chinese capital, killing at least 38 people by Tuesday and rescue and relief work continued.
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Tropical Storm Keli forms and is second cyclone now in central Pacific Ocean

Tropical Storm Keli forms and is second cyclone now in central Pacific Ocean

HONOLULU (AP) — Two tropical cyclones were swirling across the ocean southeast of Hawaii after developing on Monday but were not expected to cause any issues for the islands.
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Turkey faces a 'very risky week' for wildfires as flames also scorch parts of southeast Europe

Turkey faces a 'very risky week' for wildfires as flames also scorch parts of southeast Europe

ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey faced a “very risky week” for wildfires, an official said Monday, as blazes across parts of southeast Europe and the Balkans damaged homes and led to a huge firefighting operation that included evacuations.
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Heavy rains and flooding kill at least 34 people in and near Beijing

Heavy rains and flooding kill at least 34 people in and near Beijing

TAISHITUN, China (AP) — Heavy rains and flooding killed 30 people in Beijing , authorities in the Chinese capital reported on Tuesday, bringing the death toll from the storms in the region to at least 34.
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The beauty industry loves argan oil. But demand, and drought, are straining Morocco and its trees

The beauty industry loves argan oil. But demand, and drought, are straining Morocco and its trees

SMIMOU, Morocco (AP) — Argan oil runs through your fingers like liquid gold — hydrating, luscious, and restorative. Prized worldwide as a miracle cosmetic, it’s more than that in Morocco.
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