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January 13, 2020

Recovery begins after storms kill 11 in Midwest, South

Icy roads, deadly tornadoes, punishing waves — severe weekend weather has been blamed for 11 deaths and major damage in parts ...

January 13, 2020

Australian is 20th fatality in New Zealand volcano eruption

An Australian man who was injured in a volcanic eruption in New Zealand more than a month ago has died, becoming the 20th ...

January 13, 2020

AP FACT CHECK: Trump says Pelosi, Dems defended Iran general

President Donald Trump's relentless attacks on the impeachment investigation and Democrats' stance on Iran strained the truth ...

January 13, 2020

Australia turns from defense to offense in wildfire battle

Crews battling Australia's wildfires said Sunday that they have been able to turn from defense to offense for the first time ...

January 12, 2020

AP Top Stories January 12 P

Here are the top stories for Sunday, January 12th: Esper says he didn't see 'hard evidence' embassy attack plans; Protesters ...

January 12, 2020

Second day of record warmth bathes parts of New England

Bostonians ditched their parkas, mittens and thermal underwear for a second day as record-breaking warm temperatures again ...

January 12, 2020

Volcano erupts near Manila; villagers flee, airports shut

A small volcano near the Philippine capital that draws tourists for its picturesque setting in a lake erupted with a massive ...

January 12, 2020

AP FACT CHECK: Trump's distortions are across the board

President Donald Trump systematically fabricated his record before boisterous supporters and the eyes of the world this past ...

January 11, 2020

Milan designers embrace sustainability and Gen-Z's influence

The growing influence of Generation Z was clear on the second day of Milan Fashion Week: Emporio Armani unveiled an ...

January 11, 2020

The Americas to star in NBC nature series 'The New World'

The Americas are getting the star treatment. NBC said Saturday it’s ordered a 10-part series, “The New World,” that will ...

January 11, 2020

UK police say it was mistake to call climate group extremist

British police say it was an “error of judgment” to include environmental protest group Extinction Rebellion in an official ...

January 11, 2020

China's foreign minister heads to Zimbabwe on Africa tour

China’s foreign minister is to arrive in Zimbabwe Saturday as part of a five-nation tour of Africa that seeks to promote the ...

January 11, 2020

As wildfires get worse, smoke spreads, stokes health worries

First came the flames, a raging firestorm propelled by 50 mph (80 kph) wind gusts that incinerated Kelsey Norton’s house and ...

January 10, 2020

Rare salt formations appear along the Great Salt Lake

Rare salt formations have been documented for the first time on the shores of the Great Salt Lake, and they could yield ...

January 10, 2020

Official: DNA test to determine if coyote bit Chicago child

DNA tests to determine if a coyote captured on Chicago's North Side is the same animal that attacked a 6-year-old boy will ...

January 10, 2020

Miami Super Bowl organizers bring death to Burmese pythons

Miami's upcoming Super Bowl will mean death for dozens of invasive Burmese pythons in the Everglades — and wildlife officials ...

January 10, 2020

Bulgarian minister charged with causing city's water crisis

Bulgaria's prime minister has sacked his environment minister after he was charged with deliberate mismanagement of water ...

January 10, 2020

China mourns native paddlefish scientists say is now extinct

The Chinese paddlefish's sharp, protruding snout made it one of the largest freshwater species in the world. Since scientists ...

January 10, 2020

Chicago coyote captured after 2 suspected attacks reported

Authorities on the hunt for coyotes in downtown Chicago after two reported attacks, including one where passersby said they ...

January 10, 2020

Australians leave homes as heat, winds escalate fire danger

Thousands of people fled their homes and helicopters dropped supplies to towns at risk of nearby wildfires as hot, windy ...