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"When forest land is cleared by fire for agricultural production, we lose it forever," said Meg Symington of the World Wide Fund for Nature.
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China's aviation regulator has been pressuring Cathay Pacific to fire staff who express support for, or have been involved in, the recent anti-Beijing protests.
Why Chris Murphy Isn't Holding His Breath for Increased Background Checks
The Connecticut senator gave his take on what some call President Donald Trump's ever-changing stance on gun reform.
Protesters Hit Streets Across the World as Amazon Rainforests Burn
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Environmental Groups Sue Trump Administration Over Endangered Species Act
Earlier this month, the Trump administration finalized changes to a set of regulations which would diminish the protections afforded to threatened species.
Russian Missile Accident: Medical Staff Not Warned About Nuclear Radiation
The explosion killed at least five people and is believed to have involved a new nuclear-powered cruise missile.
Trump Official Says Plan to Detain Migrant Families Will Deter Immigration
The new rule erases the guidelines set by the 1997 Flores Settlement Agreement, which required the government to keep migrant kids in the least restrictive setting possible.
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William And Kate Take Budget Flight After Prince Harry Slammed Over Jets
Prices for the flight route start at about $89.
U.S. Army Commander Suspended After Use Auschwitz Death Camp Motto
A U.S. Army recruiting commander in Houston, Texas, has been suspended pending an investigation into a memo sent out to Army recruiters that used a Nazi motto.
GOP Strategist Complains About People 'Having Just Shot Up With Marijuana'
"And the focus ought to be on a society that follows the law," David Avella said.
Trump's Approval Rating Slides 36 Percent, the Lowest Since January
Political independents remain starkly opposed to the president, with 65 percent disapproving of the way he is handling his job.
How to Help the Amazon as Wildfires Ravage Rain Forest in Brazil
There are certain steps you can take to help reduce your impact on the Amazon.
Russian Doctors Ordered to 'Get to Work' and Treat Nuclear Blast Victims
Stories have been emerging from medical workers who treated victims of radiation following the blast on a platform in Noyonoksa, northern Russia.
Owning a Dog Could Boost Heart Health, Say Scientists
Researchers compared cardiovascular risk factors in people who did and didn't own dogs to find out if owning a pooch was beneficial.
Two U.S. Special Forces Killed in Afghanistan Ahead of New Peace Talks
Even as there was fresh hope for a deal with the Taliban that could end the U.S.' longest war, Americans lost their lives in Afghanistan.
