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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 Hawaii Hurricane 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 later this week. Natural gas: Massachusetts is ground zero for Northeast's pipeline fight Foes say the proposed 180-mile pipeline would harm Massachusetts' pristine forests and scarce farmlands. Proponents say the natural gas would replace dirtier fuels and stabilize winter heating costs. USA Update Behind Ohio drinking-water ban, a Lake Erie mystery (+video) Unsafe levels of toxins in drinking water in northwest Ohio are linked to algae blooms in Lake Erie. The blooms are fed by agricultural runoff, but that's not the full story. Cover Story Setting rivers free: As dams are torn down, nature is quickly recovering With the removal of many dams, conservationists are seeing the return of the natural bounty that fed Native Americans and astonished European settlers. Fleas infest New York courthouse Fleas 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? (+video) 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 Julio (+video) Hurricane 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. Burned bear cub rescued, flown to wildlife center Burned bear cub rescued and flown to a wildlife care center in California. After being rescued, the burned bear cub was named Cinder. Rare whale fossil found in California backyard A 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. Two cyclones: Hawaii braces for hurricane Iselle, tropical storm Julio (+video) Two cyclones – hurricane Iselle and tropical storm Julio – threaten to hit Hawaii later this week. Residents are stocking up on essential supplies as they prepare for the arrival of the two cyclones. Energy Voices Water for drinking or fracking? Why we may have to choose by 2040. Research shows that by 2040, the need for drinking water and water to use in energy production will create shortages. What can people do to prevent water shortages from happening? Follow Stories Like This Get the Monitor stories you care about delivered to your inbox. August 5, 2014 Photos of the day 08/05 Steve Stenger brings his daughter Madeline to the voting booth as he casts his ballot at Affton Presbyterian Church in St. Louis. Stenger is running in the Democratic primary. View Gallery Blogs Energy Voices How magnetism might keep solar panels clean (and efficient) Solar panels can lose their efficiency over time due to exposure to harsh elements. Now, scientists have developed a method using magnetic forces that could help keep solar cells efficient and clean. Energy Electric Harley-Davidson: All the power with none of the roar? Harley-Davidson debuted an electric bike called the LiveWire. Will its innovation drown out the gas-guzzling gusto of other motorcycles? How Detroit made gas-fueled cars smarter Solar garden: Model T of renewable energy? Five gifts to 'green' your dad on Father's Day Green flights? NASA explores biofuel use in planes. Latest News Wires Fleas infest New York courthouse Fleas 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? (+video) Hawaii braces for hurricane Iselle, tropical storm Julio (+video) Burned bear cub rescued, flown to wildlife center Rare whale fossil found in California backyard Global Warming USA Update Behind Ohio drinking-water ban, a Lake Erie mystery (+video) Unsafe levels of toxins in drinking water in northwest Ohio are linked to algae blooms in Lake Erie. The blooms are fed by agricultural runoff, but that's not the full story. NASA to launch replacement global warming satellite Global warming to disrupt US economy by mid-century, report finds (+video) Global warming: Can post-Kyoto climate pact work by taking a different tack? Monitor Breakfast Obama's clean-energy push, new EPA rule will prevail, predicts Podesta Habitat Snake eating crocodile: Watch this epic fight to the finish (+video) Snake eating crocodile: A water python took on a freshwater crocodile in a 4-5 hour battle in Australia. The snake won, eating the entire crocodile whole. Oh deer! Eagle kills deer in startling glimpse of alpha bird behavior. How whooping crane youngsters learn from their elders Badger cull in Britain sparks protest Colorado River: Is historic cut in water release the new normal? Loading... Think you know the odd effects of global climate change? Take our quiz. 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