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U.S. imposes limited sanctions over Russian gas pipeline

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

The Biden administration has imposed new sanctions on three Russian ships and companies involved in constructing a controversial gas pipeline from Russia to Europe.

5 Stories: Why wildfires are raging in one of the coldest places on Earth, NASA's pretend mission to Mars and other stories you missed

By Deema Zein, Julia Griffin

NASA welcomes applications for yearlong simulated missions to Mars, new research suggests increased screen time during the pandemic is leading to more nearsightedness in kids and scientists say our metabolisms don’t slow down in middle age after all. Check out…

Booming Colorado town asks, 'Where will water come from?'

By Matthew Daly, Associated Press

Figures released this month show that population growth continues unabated in the South and West, even as temperatures rise and droughts become more common.

2 dead, 20 missing in North Carolina county flooded by Tropical Storm Fred

By Bryan Anderson, Associated Press

Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Henri is sending dangerous swells onto East Coast beaches and is expected to become a hurricane as it approaches the northeastern U.S. early next week.

Greek wildfire threatens village outside Athens

By Associated Press

Hundreds of wildfires have burned across Greece this month, fueled by parched forests and shrubland from the country's most severe heat wave in decades.

Haiti: Death toll crosses 700 after earthquake

By PBS NewsHour

The death toll from a powerful earthquake that struck Haiti early Saturday has crossed 700 as rescuers continue to look through the rubble for survivors. The 7.2-magnitude earthquake destroyed many buildings and injured more than 2,800 people. It is the…

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Russia's Putin urges stronger response to Siberian wildfires

By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday urged authorities to strengthen their efforts to fight wildfires across northeastern Siberia, calling the situation “unprecedented” as fires threatened people’s homes.

At nearly 117 F, Spain clocks provisional heat record

By Associated Press

Spain set a new provisional heat record of 47.2 degrees Celsius (116.96 Fahrenheit) on Saturday as Southern Europe sweltered under a relentless summer sun. Italy put 16 cities on red alert for health risks and Portugal warned 75% of its…

Death toll of powerful eathquake in Haiti soars to 1,297

By Associated Press

The death toll from a powerful magnitude 7.2 earthquake in Haiti climbed sharply on Sunday, with at least 724 dead and a minimum of 2,800 injured.

Wildfires threaten rural towns in Montana, California

By Matthew Brown, Associated Press

Fire officials say Northern California will have dangerous fire weather on Friday, including possible lightning that could spark more blazes. In Montana, firefighters have scrambled to save hundreds of homes around the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation.