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Capelin feed Newfoundland's puffins and whales, and some worry they're in trouble

Capelin feed Newfoundland's puffins and whales, and some worry they're in trouble

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Marine scientists and conservationists are calling on officials to pause Newfoundland and Labrador's commercial capelin fishery.
Civil rights groups sue Florida officials over new immigration law

Civil rights groups sue Florida officials over new immigration law

MIAMI (AP) — Several civil rights groups filed a federal lawsuit on Monday challenging Florida's new immigration law.
As UK housing costs soar, anxiety grips homeowners and renters: 'I'm in meltdown'

As UK housing costs soar, anxiety grips homeowners and renters: 'I'm in meltdown'

LONDON (AP) — For Sadie James, the cost-of-living crisis in Britain just never seems to ease. First, it was skyrocketing energy and food costs stemming from Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Alabama Republicans reject call for 2nd majority Black district, despite Supreme Court ruling

Alabama Republicans reject call for 2nd majority Black district, despite Supreme Court ruling

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Republicans, under orders of the U.S.
Watchdog calls for House committee to uninvite RFK Jr. after his comments are blasted as antisemitic

Watchdog calls for House committee to uninvite RFK Jr. after his comments are blasted as antisemitic

NEW YORK (AP) — A Democratic watchdog group has called for a U.S. House committee to rescind an invitation to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
9th Circuit denies bid by environmentalists and tribes to block Nevada lithium mine

9th Circuit denies bid by environmentalists and tribes to block Nevada lithium mine

RENO, Nev. (AP) — The latest bid by conservationists and tribal leaders to block construction of a huge lithium mine already in the works along the Nevada-Oregon line was denied by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday.
BC Coroner issues safety alert over wildfire smoke after child's death

BC Coroner issues safety alert over wildfire smoke after child's death

VICTORIA — British Columbia's coroner has issued a public safety bulletin about wildfire smoke, saying the death of a nine-year-old boy had been "confirmed by his parents" to have been related to a medical condition aggravated by the smoke.
Vice President Kamala Harris matches record for tiebreaking votes in Senate

Vice President Kamala Harris matches record for tiebreaking votes in Senate

WASHINGTON (AP) — Kamala Harris, who made history as the first woman, the first Black person and the first person of South Asian descent to serve as vice president, has made history again by matching the record for most tiebreaking votes in the Senat
B.C. promises $3M to expand program that partners cops with health-care providers

B.C. promises $3M to expand program that partners cops with health-care providers

CHILLIWACK, B.C. — British Columbia is spending $3 million to expand a program that partners health-care workers with policein mobile teams to respond to mental health-related calls.
Virginia says governor weighs circumstances of crimes in deciding on restoring felons' voting rights

Virginia says governor weighs circumstances of crimes in deciding on restoring felons' voting rights

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — As Virginia Gov.