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Haiti says it supports a UN peacekeeping mission to fight the country’s violent gangs

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Haiti says it supports a UN peacekeeping mission to fight the country’s violent gangs

A zoo in Finland is returning giant pandas to China because they’re too expensive to keep

A zoo in Finland is returning giant pandas to China because they’re too expensive to keep

The EU moves to loosen protections for wolves as their population grows

The EU moves to loosen protections for wolves as their population grows

Democrats try to censure Rep. Clay Higgins for slandering Haitians in social media post

Democrats try to censure Rep. Clay Higgins for slandering Haitians in social media post

Movie Review: Visually stunning, emotionally powerful, ‘The Wild Robot’ is everything

Movie Review: Visually stunning, emotionally powerful, ‘The Wild Robot’ is everything

The chunkiest of chunks face off in Alaska’s Fat Bear Week

The chunkiest of chunks face off in Alaska’s Fat Bear Week

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In the gateway to the Arctic, fat, ice and polar bears are crucial. All three are in trouble

In the gateway to the Arctic, fat, ice and polar bears are crucial. All three are in trouble

After 102 animals seized in Loudoun Co., leaders of animal rescue group plead guilty to animal cruelty

After 102 animals seized in Loudoun Co., leaders of animal rescue group plead guilty to animal cruelty

Report: A bird of prey is struggling to reproduce in the Chesapeake Bay

Report: A bird of prey is struggling to reproduce in the Chesapeake Bay

AP PHOTOS: Life continues for Ohio community after Trump falsely accused Haitians of eating pets

AP PHOTOS: Life continues for Ohio community after Trump falsely accused Haitians of eating pets

What to know about the threats in Springfield, Ohio, after false claims about Haitian immigrants

What to know about the threats in Springfield, Ohio, after false claims about Haitian immigrants

Why an Alaska island is using peanut butter and black lights to find a rat that might not exist

Why an Alaska island is using peanut butter and black lights to find a rat that might not exist

Seal pup once rescued on a British beach hits the big 5-0. Sheba may be the oldest seal in captivity

Seal pup once rescued on a British beach hits the big 5-0. Sheba may be the oldest seal in captivity

Judge dismisses lawsuit seeking to protect dolphins along the Mississippi Gulf Coast

Judge dismisses lawsuit seeking to protect dolphins along the Mississippi Gulf Coast

Lizard on track halts Formula 1 practice in Singapore

Lizard on track halts Formula 1 practice in Singapore

A lost cat’s mysterious 2-month, 900-mile journey home to California

A lost cat’s mysterious 2-month, 900-mile journey home to California

Zoo Atlanta’s last 4 pandas are leaving for China

Zoo Atlanta’s last 4 pandas are leaving for China

JD Vance once said conspiracy theories were idiotic. As Trump’s VP pick he is embracing them

JD Vance once said conspiracy theories were idiotic. As Trump’s VP pick he is embracing them

AP Explains: Migration is more complex than politics show

AP Explains: Migration is more complex than politics show

A rare polar bear showed up on the shores of Iceland. Police shot it

A rare polar bear showed up on the shores of Iceland. Police shot it

Scientists in South Africa say they have identified the first known outbreak of rabies in seals

Scientists in South Africa say they have identified the first known outbreak of rabies in seals

Hold onto your fancy hat: Upcoming Gold Cup in Va. moved for safety concerns

Hold onto your fancy hat: Upcoming Gold Cup in Va. moved for safety concerns

Huge Australian king penguin chick Pesto grows into social media star

Huge Australian king penguin chick Pesto grows into social media star

As fire raged nearby, a tiny town’s zoo animals were driven to safety

As fire raged nearby, a tiny town’s zoo animals were driven to safety

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