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Environment
The U.S. plans new protections for old forests facing pressure from climate change
The Biden administration catalogued 175,000 square miles of old growth and mature forests on federal land. It plans a new rule to better protect woodlands from fires and other climate change effects.
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National
2 teens charged with murder in Alabama shooting that left 4 dead and dozens injured
The suspects, 16 and 17, were arrested in connection with the shooting at a Sweet Sixteen birthday party, investigators said Wednesday. The district attorney said the two would be tried as adults.
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Business
Netflix will end its DVD-by-mail service
The DVD service, which still delivers films and TV shows in the red-and-white envelopes that once served as Netflix's emblem, plans to mail its final discs on Sept. 29.
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National
The White House grounds are safe after a toddler breached the fence
The Secret Service sprang into action after a tiny intruder crawled through the White House fence.
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National
DeSantis seeks to control Disney with state oversight powers
Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida lawmakers ratcheted up pressure on Disney World by announcing a bill that would allow the state to exert unprecedented oversight on the park resort's rides and monorail.
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Politics
It's true: Rep. George Santos announces his bid for reelection
Santos enters the race as an underdog — abandoned by many fellow Republicans while facing investigations over a myriad of allegations about falsehoods during his last campaign.
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Canada's public broadcaster pauses Twitter after 'government-funded media' label
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation paused its use of Twitter after the social media platform stamped CBC's account with a label the public broadcaster says is intended to undermine its credibility.
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National
Florida has a new abortion ban after 6 weeks, but it can't go into effect yet
The ban gives Gov. DeSantis a key political victory among Republican primary voters as he prepares to launch a presidential candidacy built on his national brand as a conservative standard bearer.
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National
A lost dog treks 150 miles across Alaskan sea ice before he's reunited with his family
Nanuq, a 1-year-old Australian shepherd, went missing last month while his family was visiting relatives. Except for a swollen leg, with bite marks from a seal or polar bear, Nanuq was in good health.
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National
Federal appeals court preserves access to abortion drug but with tighter rules
A federal appeals court has preserved access to an abortion drug for now but under tighter rules that would allow the drug only to be dispensed up to seven weeks, not 10, and not by mail.