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Despite sanctions, ExxonMobil (XOM) starts drilling in Russia. Putin cheers.Russian president calls ExxonMobil a 'model of cooperation' for its partnership with Rosneft in the face of Western sanctions against the Russian oil company. The energy giants are drilling Russia's first well in the arctic Kara Sea, an area with huge reserves of oil and gas.
Global warming: Deep emissions cuts needed by 2050, says UNGlobal warming will reach dangerous levels unless deep cuts are made in greenhouse gas emissions, according to a new report from the UN. Limiting global warming is still possible, the report says, but will entail substantial technological, economic, and behavioral challenges.
Iselle: first tropical storm to hit Hawaii in 22 yearsTropical storm Iselle swept ashore Hawaii in the first of a one-two punch of stormy tropical weather for the state. Tropical storm Iselle is the first tropical storm to hit Hawaii in 22 years.
Monkey selfies: Can a macaque own intellectual property?Monkey selfies have sparked a copyright dispute between Wikipedia and a British photographer. Wikipedia has rejected the photographer's request to take down the monkey selfies on copyright grounds.
Arctic drilling: Norway's Statoil comes up emptyArctic drilling by Norway's state-controlled Statoil has found no commercial quantities of oil and gas at the northernmost wells it has ever drilled in the Arctic. The year's arctic drilling campaign ended without any commercial discoveries, Statoil said in a statement Thursday.
Consumer spending rises, fueled by new oil moneyConsumer spending is up since the Great Recession, with oil states like North Dakota leading the way. New drilling techniques have opened up vast swaths of new oil and gas, helping to drive consumer spending.
Yellowstone drone: Why more drones are buzzing National ParksYellowstone drone crashes into the park's largest hot spring, a park official said Wednesday. It's possible that the Yellowstone drone has damaged the prized geothermal feature.聽
Otter attack suspect spotted in Washington StateAn otter suspected to be involved in an attack was spotted with its pups in Pilchuck River Tuesday. An 8-year-old boy and his grandmother were involved in an otter attack in the river last Thursday.
Is it cruel to strap an iPad to a tortoise?Animal rights activists are calling for a Colorado art museum to stop an upcoming exhibit featuring three tortoises with iPads mounted on their backs. The museum released a statement Wednesday saying it supports the exhibit with iPad-toting tortoises. 聽- Cobra rock formation: What toppled it?Cobra rock formation, a sandstone formation beloved by rock climbers, has toppled in southern Utah. The cobra rock formation got its name from its snake-like appearance, carved by wind and rain.
Fleas infest New York courthouseFleas infested a New York courthouse, shutting it down for at least two days. Officials say they are working to remove the fleas that have infested the New York courthouse.
California mystery animal: What is it?California mystery animal stumps local officials as they try to identify an animal caught on video moving through a residential neighborhood. A zoo spokeswoman said the California mystery animal appeared to be a big cat of undetermined origin, possibly 'some kind of hybrid.'
Hawaii braces for hurricane Iselle, tropical storm JulioHurricane Iselle and tropical storm Julio headed toward the tourist haven of Hawaii Wednesday in a rare combination of stormy tropical weather. Hawaii residents were stocking up on food and water as officials advised preparing for seven days of supplies in advance of hurricane Iselle and tropical storm Julio.聽
Burned bear cub rescued, flown to wildlife centerBurned bear cub rescued and flown to a wildlife care center in California. After being rescued, the burned bear cub was named Cinder. 聽聽- Rare whale fossil found in California backyardA rare whale fossil lodged in a 1,000-pound boulder was pulled from a Southern California backyard Friday. The rare whale fossil is one of about 20 baleen fossils known to exist.聽
Two cyclones: Hawaii braces for hurricane Iselle, tropical storm JulioTwo cyclones 鈥� hurricane Iselle and tropical storm Julio 鈥� threaten to hit Hawaii later this week. Residents are stocking up on essential supplies as they prepare for the arrival of the two cyclones.
Police pursue giant tortoise through suburban LAA giant tortoise has been returned to its owners after a brief police pursuit through suburban LA.聽It took two officers to heft the giant tortoise into a patrol car so they could turn it over to animal control authorities.
Hurricane Iselle: Strong winds, flooding forecasted for HawaiiHurricane Iselle headed toward Hawaii Tuesday, with officials in Honolulu urging residents to prepare food and water to last seven days. Hurricane Iselle is one of two storms expected to hit Hawaii聽later this week.聽- Why 400,000 people in Toledo, Ohio can't drink the waterA toxin in the water, possibly algae from Lake Erie, sent people scrambling to buy water. Toledo, Ohio, residents were advised not to brush their teeth with it or boil the water.
California record drought: 58 percent of state in 'exceptional drought'California record drought has spread across 58 percent of the state. Northern California is now in about as bad shape as the rest of the state in the now three-year California record drought.
