Disasters

Official: 10 dead in Dallas-area plane crash
Ten people died when a small airplane crashed as it was taking off from a Dallas-area airport Sunday morning, according to a spokeswoman for the town of Addison, Texas.
The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office said in a news release that the victim was reported to have struggled while swimming Saturday afternoon at East Bush Lake Beach.
Authorities ID victims of medical helicopter crash in Brainerd
Authorities have identified the two crew members who died and a third who was injured Friday when a medical helicopter crashed at the Brainerd airport.
U.S. Highway 52 reopens near Pine Island; major flooding reported downstream
U.S. Highway 52 near Pine Island reopened Saturday morning after being closed by flood waters for much of the previous day. Meanwhile downstream, the Zumbro River reached major flood stage at Zumbro Falls.
Nurse, pilot killed in medical helicopter crash in Brainerd
North Memorial Health says no patients were on board when the crash happened about 1 a.m. Friday. The injured crew member was taken to St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd. The crew member is reported to be in serious but stable condition.
Police: 4 shot, 2 arrested at Raptors rally in Toronto
Droves of Raptors fans ran from the shooting in a stampede from the City Hall square, which was packed with tens of thousands of fans. A million or more fans earlier packed downtown Toronto for a parade for the Raptors, raising concerns about safety and overcrowding.