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World Cup players challenged by dangerously hot weather

By Ben Tracy, Christopher Spinder

The World Cup kicked off on Thursday as South Africa squared off against Mexico, one of this year's host countries. Several American cities hosting these opening matches will be sweltering this weekend, making stadiums feel more like a sauna than…

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El Nino is here. It'll be big, bad and costly, scientists fear

By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press

El Nino, Nature's chaotic climate agent, has formed in a warmed-up Pacific Ocean and is expected to grow to historic strength, meteorologists announced Thursday.

Solar power hits new milestones in the U.S. even as Trump boosts coal over clean energy

By Jennifer McDermott, Associated Press

Even as President Donald Trump boosts coal over clean energy, solar power is hitting new milestones in the U.S. and remains the leading source of new power.

WATCH: NASA announces Artemis III test flight astronauts

By Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press

NASA on Tuesday revealed the crew for its Artemis III mission, the next step in the space agency's plan to eventually land astronauts on the moon.

Apple unveils new AI features with privacy focus at last developers conference with CEO Tim Cook

By Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press

While the iconic iPhone maker has been playing catch-up with rivals when it comes to AI, it sought to distinguish itself from its peers by stressing a privacy-centered approach and integrating AI across its devices and apps.

A list of deadly earthquakes in the Philippines, located on the Pacific 'Ring of Fire'

By Associated Press

Here is a look at some of the most recent major earthquakes in the Philippines, which sits on the Pacific “Ring of Fire”, is one of the world’s most earthquake-prone countries.

Tropical Storm Boris forms off Mexico's southern Pacific coast, brings flooding threat

By Associated Press

On Monday, the storm was located southeast of Acapulco with winds of 40 miles per hour. It was moving northeast at 2 miles per hour.

Energy Department says advanced nuclear reactor first to reach critical milestone

By Matthew Daly, Associated Press

The milestone occurs when a nuclear reactor achieves a self-sustaining chain reaction capable of producing a steady release of energy.

What to know about the New World screwworm fly and its U.S. reappearance

By John Hanna, Russ Bynum, Associated Press

The New World screwworm fly is threatening the $113 billion U.S. cattle industry for the first time in more than a half century, with an infestation from its flesh-eating larvae confirmed in south Texas.

NASA orders astronauts to take shelter after new leak aboard the International Space Station

By Associated Press

The five astronauts moved into the SpaceX capsule that is docked at the station while cosmonauts worked to fix the leak, which is on the Russian side of the orbiting laboratory.