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9 die, including 3 children, as strong winds hit tourist camp in central Russia, officials say
Russia’s emergencies ministry says at least nine people have died, including three children, after high winds tore through central Russia…
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Nearly 200 million people in US are under heat or flood advisories
Nearly 200 million people in the United States, or 60% of the U.S. population, are under a heat advisory or…
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Seasonal floods hit eastern China and leave at least 5 dead and over 1,500 evacuated
China’s state media says five people have died and three others are missing after floods caused by heavy rain hit…
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Insurance companies sue energy corporation after it was blamed for helping start Colorado wildfire
Dozens of insurance companies are suing Minneapolis-based Xcel Energy to recoup money paid out to homes and businesses lost in…
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4.9 magnitude quake strikes southern Haiti; 3 dead, several injured
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.9 struck southern Haiti early Tuesday, killing at least three…
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