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Grand Canyon hiker dies after trying to walk from rim to rim in a single day

GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. (AP) — A 55-year-old Virginia man died in the Grand Canyon while trying to hike from the South Rim to the North Rim in a single day, a distance of 21 miles (33.8 kilometers), authorities said Monday.
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Coyote that 'likely' attacked cyclist in Cape Breton Highlands National Park killed

INGONISH, N.S. — Parks Canada says police have killed a coyote that was likely the animal that bit a cyclist on the Cabot Trail last week.
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Wisconsin wolf hunters face tighter regulations under new permanent rules

Wisconsin wolf hunters face tighter regulations under new permanent rules

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wolf hunters in Wisconsin would have to register their kills faster, face a limited window for training their dogs and couldn't disturb dens under new regulations being finalized by state wildlife officials.
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South Dakota panel denies application for CO2 pipeline; Summit to refile for permit

South Dakota panel denies application for CO2 pipeline; Summit to refile for permit

South Dakota regulators on Monday rejected a permit application for a proposed carbon dioxide pipeline through the state, dealing a fresh setback to the company behind the multistate project after North Dakota refused a siting permit for another leg
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Study says fish stocks along Atlantic, Pacific coasts unaffected by marine heat waves

Study says fish stocks along Atlantic, Pacific coasts unaffected by marine heat waves

Marine heat waves haven't had a lasting effect on fish populations along Canada’s Atlantic and Pacific coasts, says a study showing there is still a chance to act on climate change. The study published Aug.
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As US East Coast ramps up offshore wind power projects, much remains unknown

As US East Coast ramps up offshore wind power projects, much remains unknown

POINT PLEASANT BEACH, N.J. (AP) — As the U.S. races to build offshore wind power projects, transforming coastlines from Maine to South Carolina, much remains unknown about how the facilities could affect the environment.
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As US East Coast ramps up offshore wind power projects, much remains unknown

As US East Coast ramps up offshore wind power projects, much remains unknown

POINT PLEASANT BEACH,N.J. (AP) — As the U.S. races to build offshore wind power projects, transforming coastlines from Maine to South Carolina, much remains unknown about how the facilities could affect the environment.
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In flood-stricken central Greece, residents face acute water shortages and a public health warning

In flood-stricken central Greece, residents face acute water shortages and a public health warning

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Public health officials issued an urgent appeal Monday to residents in flood-stricken central Greece to avoid using floodwater for domestic chores due to mounting fears of contamination.
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Hurricane Lee unleashes heavy swell on northern Caribbean as it restrengthens over open waters

Hurricane Lee unleashes heavy swell on northern Caribbean as it restrengthens over open waters

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Hurricane Lee barreled over open waters Sunday night just northeast of the Caribbean, unleashing heavy swell on several islands as it regained some strength and expanded in size.
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Let skeeters feed on you for science? Welcome to front lines of mosquito control

Let skeeters feed on you for science? Welcome to front lines of mosquito control

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — It's lunchtime at the Salt Lake City Mosquito Abatement District and a colony of sabethes cyaneus — also known as the paddle-legged beauty for its feathery appendages and iridescent coloring — find their way to Ella Branham.
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