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Mpls. family of 4 rescued after getting stranded canoeing in Lake Superior

Two adults were canoeing with two young children when they were overtaken by winds and waves. They ended up swimming about 150 yards to shore to reach a beach, where they were spotted by passengers and the captain of a tour boat.
by The Associated Press

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Pilot killed in crash wasn't certified to fly in bad weather

Pilot killed in crash wasn't certified to fly in bad weather

Tim McCormack, 58, was only certified to fly under regulations known as visual flight rules, which require generally good weather and clear conditions, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
by Associated Press

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Helicopter crashes on roof of NYC skyscraper; pilot killed

Helicopter crashes on roof of NYC skyscraper; pilot killed

The crash near Times Square and Trump Tower shook the 750-foot-tall AXA Equitable building and forced office workers to flee on elevators and down stairs. The pilot was believed to be the only one aboard, and there were no other reports of injuries, authorities said.
by Associated Press

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Crane collapses during storm in Dallas, killing 1

Crane collapses during storm in Dallas, killing 1

A construction crane buffeted by high winds during a storm collapsed on a Dallas apartment building Sunday, killing one woman in the building and injuring at least six other people, two of them critically, a fire official said.
by Associated Press

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1 man dies, another critical after Wisconsin triathlon

Authorities in Madison say one man died and another was in critical condition after being pulled from Lake Monona during the swim portion of the Ironman 70.3 Wisconsin triathlon.
by Associated Press

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Two teens die in northern Minnesota crash

Two teenagers died and three other people were injured in a two-vehicle crash Saturday along a highway on the Iron Range.
by MPR News Staff

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Training rollover kills West Point cadet, injures many

Training rollover kills West Point cadet, injures many

A vehicle loaded with West Point cadets on summer training overturned in rough, wooded terrain Thursday, killing one cadet and injuring several others, according to the U.S. Military Academy.
by The Associated Press

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Congress finally to send $19B disaster aid bill to Trump

Congress finally to send $19B disaster aid bill to Trump

Congress is finally shipping President Trump a $19.1 billion disaster aid bill, a measure stalled for months by infighting, misjudgment, and a presidential feud with Democrats.
by Associated Press

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Teen drowns in Anoka County lake

The Anoka County Sheriff's Office reported that the 17-year-old boy was swimming with friends at Coon Lake Beach in Columbus when he began struggling and went underwater.
by MPR News Staff

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