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Denver has a plan to heat and cool buildings without fossil fuels. It involves … sewage?
Denver has a plan to heat and cool buildings without fossil fuels. It involves … sewage?
Like many cities, Denver's largest source of greenhouse gas emissions is its buildings. Heating and cooling skyscrapers requires a lot of fossil fuels. Now, the city is trying a surprising solution.
Ishan Thakore | May 20, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
This year's list of endangered historic places focuses on equality and erasure
This year's list of endangered historic places focuses on equality and erasure
Eleven historically significant sites across the country will receive $25,000 from the National Trust for Historic Preservation to commemorate the country's 250th anniversary.
Neda Ulaby | May 20, 2026, 8:47 AM UTC
Shirtless fans cheer at MLB stadiums as "Tarps Off" trend sweeps baseball world
Shirtless fans cheer at MLB stadiums as "Tarps Off" trend sweeps baseball world
At ballparks all across the country, groups consisting of mostly young men are joining in on the trend: Go to the section where the party is happening, take off your shirt and start twirling it above your head.
The Associated Press | May 20, 2026, 7:30 AM UTC
Bolivia's capital under siege as protests deepen crisis for President Paz
Bolivia's capital under siege as protests deepen crisis for President Paz
Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz faces a deepening crisis as widespread protests and blockades leave the political capital under siege less than six months after he took office.
The Associated Press | May 20, 2026, 5:48 AM UTC
WHO chief concerned over 'scale and speed' of Ebola outbreak
WHO chief concerned over 'scale and speed' of Ebola outbreak
The World Health Organization top official has expressed concern over the rapid spread of a rare type of Ebola in Congo. Authorities have reported at least 134 suspected deaths and over 500 cases.
The Associated Press | May 20, 2026, 5:36 AM UTC
Putin and Xi hail their friendship and growing energy trade at meeting in Beijing
Putin and Xi hail their friendship and growing energy trade at meeting in Beijing
Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin oversaw the signing of over 40 cooperation agreements in trade, technology, and media on Wednesday and praised each other as friends.
The Associated Press | May 20, 2026, 5:26 AM UTC
Firefighters gain ground on Bain and Verona wildfires in Riverside County
Firefighters gain ground on Bain and Verona wildfires in Riverside County
The Bain Fire near Riverside and Jurupa Valley is at close to 1,500 acres and the Verona Fire near Homeland is at 648 acres. Both fires prompted evacuations in Riverside County.
Anthony Victoria, Madison Aument | May 20, 2026, 1:42 AM UTC
In Georgia, two GOP Trump backers vie to face former Atlanta mayor for governor
In Georgia, two GOP Trump backers vie to face former Atlanta mayor for governor
Georgia is a swing state where both Democrats and Republicans are deciding the direction their parties will take in the fall in races for the Senate and the governor's mansion.
Sarah Kallis | May 20, 2026, 12:45 AM UTC
U.S. government to drop tax claims against Trump in broadening of IRS settlement
U.S. government to drop tax claims against Trump in broadening of IRS settlement
As part of the settlement agreement, the U.S. is "forever barred and precluded" from examining or prosecuting President Trump, his sons and the Trump organization's current tax issues, according to a document posted to the DOJ website.
The Associated Press | May 20, 2026, 12:20 AM UTC
CSU to pay $12 million in employment discrimination settlement
CSU to pay $12 million in employment discrimination settlement
CSU will pay after two former administrators at CSU San Bernardino alleged gender harassment and retaliation.
Madison Aument | May 20, 2026, 12:08 AM UTC
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