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PHOTO COLLECTION: South East Asia Earthquake

PHOTO COLLECTION: South East Asia Earthquake

This is a photo collection curated by AP photo editors. The Associated Press
New wave of smaller, cheaper nuclear reactors sends US states racing to attract the industry

New wave of smaller, cheaper nuclear reactors sends US states racing to attract the industry

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — With the promise of newer, cheaper nuclear power on the horizon, U.S.
At least 4 dead after severe storms in the South Texas-Mexico border region and hundreds rescued

At least 4 dead after severe storms in the South Texas-Mexico border region and hundreds rescued

McALLEN, Texas (AP) — Drenching rains along the Texas-Mexico border trapped hundreds of people in flooded homes and in cars stranded in high waters, scrambling rescue crews to calls for help that continued Friday even as the downpours let up.
South Carolina wildfire keeps growing as firefighters protect homes

South Carolina wildfire keeps growing as firefighters protect homes

A large wildfire in the South Carolina mountains has doubled in size on each of the last three days. But fire crews have been able to keep the blaze away from structures.
Biden administration offshore oil and gas lease in Gulf Coast is unlawful, federal judge says

Biden administration offshore oil and gas lease in Gulf Coast is unlawful, federal judge says

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — An expanse of Gulf Coast federal waters larger than the state of Colorado was unlawfully opened up for offshore drilling leases, according to a ruling by a federal judge, who said the Department of Interior did not adequately accou
Trump administration cancels clean energy grants as it prioritizes fossil fuels

Trump administration cancels clean energy grants as it prioritizes fossil fuels

President Donald Trump's administration is terminating grants for two clean energy projects and roughly 300 others funded by the Department of Energy are in jeopardy as the president prioritizes fossil fuels.
Snow, freezing rain hitting much of Canada causing crashes, road closures

Snow, freezing rain hitting much of Canada causing crashes, road closures

CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA — Old Man Winter has proven to be a resilient cuss, slamming through parts of Canada with a wallop of heavy snow and freezing rain while turning roads – and a restaurant -- into a smash-up derby.
Drought, wind, and debris from recent hurricanes are stoking fires across the US

Drought, wind, and debris from recent hurricanes are stoking fires across the US

In North Carolina, wildfires stoked by unusually dry air and debris from last year’s Hurricane Helene are burning out of control. In Florida, there are dozens of blazes, including one that scorched about 42 square miles in Miami-Dade County.
California's snowpack 'pretty good,' official says, as more storms on the way

California's snowpack 'pretty good,' official says, as more storms on the way

The water in California’s mountain snowpack is just shy of average as spring begins, and a winter storm coming to the Sierra Nevada should offer a boost.
Growing demand for patchouli oil is driving the industry in Indonesia, but at what cost?

Growing demand for patchouli oil is driving the industry in Indonesia, but at what cost?

SIMBORO, Indonesia (AP) — Tucked between the village and the forest, Haruna and his father-in-law worked diligently through the night distilling dried patchouli plants, stoking the boiler with firewood, drops of fragrant patchouli oil trickling into