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Oregon places new rules on homeowners living in certain high-risk wildfire areas

Oregon places new rules on homeowners living in certain high-risk wildfire areas

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) 鈥 Oregon homeowners who live in certain high-risk wildfire areas defined by the state must now meet new building codes and reduce vegetation around their homes under new 鈥渨ildfire hazard maps鈥 unveiled Tuesday.
Major Florida grower to end citrus operations after years of hurricanes and tree disease

Major Florida grower to end citrus operations after years of hurricanes and tree disease

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) 鈥 A major grower said this week it was abandoning its citrus growing operations, reflecting the headwinds Florida's signature crops are facing following a series of hurricanes and tree diseases. Alico Inc.
The seven key pieces of Justin Trudeau鈥檚 political legacy

The seven key pieces of Justin Trudeau鈥檚 political legacy

OTTAWA 鈥 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday he will resign as prime minister and Liberal leader once the party chooses a successor. Trudeau, who was first elected Oct. 19, 2015, steps down after nearly a decade in power.
PHOTO COLLECTION: China Winter Swimming

PHOTO COLLECTION: China Winter Swimming

This is a collection of photos chosen by AP photo editors. The Associated Press
Why more frequent cold blasts could be coming from global warming

Why more frequent cold blasts could be coming from global warming

Frigid air that normally stays trapped in the Arctic has escaped, plunging deep into the United States for an extended visit that is expected to provoke teeth-chattering but not be record-shattering.
Why more frequent cold blasts could be coming from global warming

Why more frequent cold blasts could be coming from global warming

Frigid air that normally stays trapped in the Arctic has escaped, plunging deep into the United States for an extended visit that is expected to provoke teeth-chattering but not be record-shattering.
Severe flood warning issued as the UK faces more weather disruptions

Severe flood warning issued as the UK faces more weather disruptions

LONDON (AP) 鈥 Serious flooding swamped parts of England on Tuesday and snow forced three airports to close temporarily as wet and icy weather combined to extend travel chaos that has plagued the U.K. since the start of the year.
Biden will announce the creation of two new national monuments to protect tribal lands in California

Biden will announce the creation of two new national monuments to protect tribal lands in California

LOS ANGELES (AP) 鈥 President Joe Biden is establishing two new national monuments in California that will honor Native American tribes, the White House confirmed Tuesday, as Biden seeks to conserve at least 30% of U.S.
Study reveals annual activity of sneezing sea sponge off B.C. coast

Study reveals annual activity of sneezing sea sponge off B.C. coast

VANCOUVER 鈥 A study into the behaviour of a sea sponge off the coast of British Columbia has revealed the animals have the humanlike ability to sneeze.
The next round of bitter cold and snow will hit the southern US

The next round of bitter cold and snow will hit the southern US

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) 鈥 The next round of bitter cold was set to envelop the southern U.S. on Tuesday, after the first significant winter storm of the year blasted a huge swath of the country with ice, snow and wind.
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