Sweden to empty nearly 300 tons of fuel from ferry that ran aground

A ferry that ran aground last month off southeastern Sweden and started leaking oil into the…

To fight climate change and housing shortage, Austin becomes largest U.S. city to drop parking-spot requirements

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Texas power grid operator approved for a 40% budget increase

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Anonymous letter about missing woman leads police to ‘unusual dig site’

A Michigan sheriff held up an anonymous letter with detailed instructions to find Kelly McWhirter’s body,…

Greece’s far-right Golden Dawn, counter-demonstrators, clash in Athens

Greek authorities say 14 people were due to appear in court Thursday following their arrests during…

Arrest made in Salem State student’s fatal shooting

Police have made an arrest in the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old Salem State University student,…

Texas universities seeking top research status will have a clearer path under new rules

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NM attorney general takes legal action against landowners blocking access to Pecos River

New Mexico’s top prosecutor is going after landowners who he says are illegally and unconstitutionally depriving…

Hong Kong set to co-host Asia’s first ‘Gay Games,’ despite some opposition

Hong Kong is set to co-host the first Gay Games in Asia with about 2,400 participants…

United Nations raises concern over ‘alarming rate’ of executions in Iran

The United Nations is raising concerns about a surge of executions in Iran, according to a…