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The study suggests full bans and fees on plastic bags are more effective than partial bans

Mongolia’s prime minister has resigned after he failed to receive enough support in a vote of confidence in parliament

Elizabeth Montgomery became America’s sweetheart from the first twitch of her photogenic nose

A military operation launched in late October has turned the tide in the ongoing civil war between the Myanmar military junta and allied opposition forces throughout the country. Photos and videos shared online in December show significant weapons caches seized by resistance fighters who have taken over military outposts around…

CHICAGO — Attorneys for gun rights supporters seeking to overturn Illinois’ sweeping gun ban faced tough questioning Thursday from a pair of federal appellate judges in Chicago.

The federal agency that regulates pipelines has announced new rules aimed at reducing leaks of methane, a potent greenhouse gas, from a network of nearly 3 million miles of natural gas pipelines that crisscross the country

Judge Stephen McGlynn of the Southern District of Illinois asks probing questions about the state’s new rifle ban.

Social media users shared a range of false claims this week

Before hearing arguments on the constitutionality of Illinois’ assault weapons ban on Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn said he’d be “foolhardy” to think that the guns covered by the ban aren’t used for “bad things,” while also noting the rights of law-abiding citizens to bear arms.