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Canadian Firm Reveals Plan For $2.8B North Dakota Gas Plant
A Canadian energy company announced Thursday a plan to build North Dakotas first factory designed to turn natural gas into liquid fuels, a move that also is aimed at curbing the wasteful burning of the gas thats a byproduct of oil production.
'We've Spotted a Planet Surviving Its Dying Star': Here's What it Tells Us About End of Our Solar System
Although in the system being discussed in the paper, current technology does not allow us to see any exoasteroids, at least now we can piece together different parts of the puzzle of planetary fate by merging the evidence from different white dwarf system...
GOP's Youngkin Stays Away From 'Take Back Virginia' Rally
GOP gubernatorial nominee Glenn Youngkin stayed away from a rally Wednesday featuring Republicans who have spread falsehoods about election fraud, although political allies were due to attend and former President Donald Trump, a Youngkin backer, was expec...
Chicago Police Union Head Urges Cops To Defy Vaccine Mandate
The head of the Chicago police officers union has called on its members to defy the city's requirement to report their COVID19 vaccination status by Friday or be placed on unpaid leave.
Man With Ties To Extremist Group Sentenced On Weapons Charge
A West Virginia man who was accused of selling machine gun conversion devices to followers of a farright extremist movement received a fiveyear prison sentence Wednesday.
'We Have To Be Heard': Texas Women Travel To Seek Abortions
The 33yearold Texas woman drove alone four hours through the night to get to the Louisiana abortion clinic for a consultation. She initially planned to sleep in her car, but an advocacy group helped arrange a hotel room.
COVID-19 Curbs In Sydney Could Ease Early Amid Surge In Vaccinations
New South Wales could ease more restrictions in Sydney a week earlier than planned on Oct. 18 as Australia's most populous state races towards its 80% doubledose vaccination target, the government said on Wednesday.
3 Employees Killed In Shooting At Postal Facility In Memphis
Two U.S. Postal Service workers were fatally shot Tuesday at a postal facility in Memphis and a third employee identified as the shooter died from a selfinflicted gunshot, authorities said. It was the third highprofile shooting in or near that west Tennes...
Investigators: No Evidence Of Fulton County Ballot Fraud
Investigators in Georgia haven't found any evidence to substantiate claims that fraudulent or counterfeit ballots were counted in Fulton County during the 2020 general election, according to a court filing.
U.S., Russia Agree To Further Talks Over Embassies Dispute -State Dept
U.S. and Russian officials agreed to another round of discussions to attempt to resolve a dispute over the size and functioning of their embassies, U.S. State Department spokesman Ned Price said, adding that Tuesday's talks were "useful."
Indigenous Peoples Day Marked With Celebrations, Protests
Indigenous people across the United States marked Monday with celebrations of their heritage, education campaigns and a push for the Biden administration to make good on its word.
Idaho Reaches Deal To Reimburse Hunters Who Kill Wolves
Idaho officials will make available up to $200,000 to be divided into payments for hunters and trappers who kill wolves in the state through next summer.
WHO Advises Additional COVID Shot For Immunocompromised People
The World Health Organization on Monday recommended that immunocompromised people be given an additional dose of COVID19 vaccine, due to their higher risk of breakthrough infections after standard immunisation.
Insanity Considered For Ex-Marine In Florida Family Slaying
An insanity defense is being considered for an exMarine accused of killing four members of a Florida family under the delusion they were part of a child sex trafficking ring.
Romanian President Nominates Centrist Party Leader For PM
Romania's president on Monday nominated centrist party leader Dacian Ciolos to be prime minister after a protracted political crisis culminated last week in the Liberalled coalition government being ousted in a noconfidence vote.
Russians Offered Food in Exchange for Booze After Bootleg Liquor Kills 34
The deaths are the latest in Russia from the consumption of a cheap alcohol substitute, a persistent problem in a country.