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Ferocious winds fuel wildfires throughout Northern California

Ferocious winds fuel wildfires throughout Northern California

With ferocious winds driving multiple wildfires through bone-dry vegetation and nearly 200,000 people ordered to leave their homes, California's governor declared a statewide emergency Sunday.
by The Associated Press

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New evacuations, power outages near California wildfire

New evacuations, power outages near California wildfire

New evacuations were ordered Saturday for at least 50,000 people near a huge wildfire and millions of Californians will have their power cut again as the state's largest utility said it would shut off electricity for the third time in as many weeks because of looming strong winds and high fire danger.
by The Associated Press

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California utility admits it may have ignited fire

California utility admits it may have ignited fire

California's biggest utility admitted its electrical equipment may have ignited a destructive wildfire spreading through the state's wine country Friday, despite blackouts imposed across the region to prevent blazes.
by The Associated Press

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Thousands ordered to leave as Northern California fire rages

Thousands ordered to leave as Northern California fire rages

Officials ordered 2,000 people to evacuate their homes and businesses in Northern California wine country Thursday after a wildfire exploded in size, fueled by powerful winds that prompted utilities throughout the state to impose electrical blackouts to prevent fires.
by The Associated Press

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Crash victim's family pushes to keep Boeing 737 Max from flying again too soon

Crash victim's family pushes to keep Boeing 737 Max from flying again too soon

The death of Samya Stumo in an Ethiopian Airlines crash stirred her parents to take action against regulators and Boeing. Victims' families want regulators to order a complete review of the 737 Max.
by Jim Zarroli

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2 leaning cranes toppled at site of New Orleans hotel collapse

2 leaning cranes toppled at site of New Orleans hotel collapse

Officials set off thundering explosions that toppled two cranes Sunday that had loomed precariously for days over a partially collapsed hotel in New Orleans, saying their controlled demolition went "exactly" as planned.
by The Associated Press

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Japan draws on emergency fund to pay for aftermath of typhoon

Japan draws on emergency fund to pay for aftermath of typhoon

The government says the death toll from Typhoon Hagibis, which struck over the weekend, was at least 53. It brought record rainfall to parts of the country and forced tens of thousands into shelters.
by Scott Neuman

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2 dead after building collapse in New Orleans

2 dead after building collapse in New Orleans

Two people have been killed after a large portion of a hotel under construction in New Orleans suddenly collapsed.
by The Associated Press

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