In April, President Joe Biden's administration took steps to limit both oil and gas drilling and mining in Alaska. The regulations blocked development on 40% of NPR-A to protect wildlife habitat and indigenous communities' way of life, but did not affect existing oil and gas operations. "The new rules were passed without proper input from affected parties, exceeded their congressional authorization and were rushed into place as an end-run on congressional oversight," the state of Alaska said in a statement.
The body of a 12-year-old girl has been found in remote northern Australia, two days after she was attacked by a crocodile.
DENVER (AP) — Colin Rea pitched seven innings, Christian Yelich homered and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Colorado Rockies 3-0 on Wednesday night.