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Can the Midwest expect more derechos as the climate changes?

Can the Midwest expect more derechos as the climate changes?

Climate change is expected to increase the number of hot, humid days in the Midwest. But will the heat and humidity, which are key components of derechos, translate into more of the destructive windstorms?
by Paul Huttner

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Northern California wildfires threatening thousands of homes

Northern California wildfires threatening thousands of homes

Fire officials say hundreds of thousands of acres and well over 100 buildings have burned, including homes. At least 8,000 people were ordered to evacuate Wednesday night because of fires in the Russian River area of Solano County. Other fires north, east and south of San Francisco are causing terrible air quality over the city.
by The Associated Press

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San Francisco blanketed in smoke as California fires rage

San Francisco blanketed in smoke as California fires rage

Thousands of people were under orders to evacuate in areas surrounding the San Francisco Bay Area Wednesday as nearly 40 wildfires blazed across the state amid a blistering heat wave now in its second week. Smoke blanketed San Francisco.
by The Associated Press

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Iowa 'hurting' after storm, seeks nearly $4B in disaster aid

Iowa 'hurting' after storm, seeks nearly $4B in disaster aid

Iowa homes, cornfields, utility companies and government agencies have losses estimated at nearly $4 billion from last week's derecho, Gov. Kim Reynolds said Sunday.
by The Associated Press

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Crews battle wildfires amid brutal heat wave in California

Crews battle wildfires amid brutal heat wave in California

Firefighters struggled to contain three wildfires near Los Angeles on Saturday amid triple-digit temperatures. In Northern California, the National Weather Service warned fire crews of the possibility of a rare fire tornado.
by The Associated Press

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Iowa governor defends storm response as residents struggle

Iowa governor defends storm response as residents struggle

About 65,000 customers in the Cedar Rapids area remained without power Friday, and 100,000 more across the state. Alliant Energy said it anticipates replacing 2,500 damaged poles in a week — work that would normally take eight months.
by The Associated Press

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Forecasters look to learn from deadly Midwest derecho

Forecasters look to learn from deadly Midwest derecho

Scientists say Monday's derecho traveled 1,000 miles from South Dakota to northwest Ohio. A wind gust of 112 mph was recorded in Iowa, placing the storm at the strength of a category 3 hurricane.
by The Associated Press

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3 dead, 6 in hospital after train derails in Scotland

3 dead, 6 in hospital after train derails in Scotland

A passenger train derailed in northeast Scotland after stormy weather, killing three people and injuring six others Wednesday, authorities said.
by The Associated Press

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'Lots of destruction, but this is the future': Photos inside the homes of Beirut

'Lots of destruction, but this is the future': Photos inside the homes of Beirut

After explosions convulsed Beirut, here is a selection of photos showing Beirut residents in their destroyed house or workplace, along with a glimpse of their experiences, in their own words.
by Yasmina Hilal, Alex Leff and Laura Beltrán Villamizar

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