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The two largest U.S. oil companies, Chevron and Exxon Mobil, reported their lowest annual profits in years.
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A storm on Saturday is shaping up to be one of the strongest that parts of the South have seen…
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Leaders are set to gather in Washington as an unusual winter drought looms, raising the threat of lawsuits over a…
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The new panel, which advises the government on research and service priorities for people with autism, includes many members who…
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The possibility of snow in Tampa, Fla. Record heat and fires in Australia. Scientists say climate change is exacerbating weather…
Read MoreSvalbard Polar Bears Are Getting Fatter (for Now), Study Finds Today Us News
Seals favored by Svalbard bears are becoming easier to hunt as ice declines, a study found. But researchers say the…
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New discounts can make heat pumps go from a bad investment to a good idea.
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