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Jet quarantined in New York after reports of sick passengers

A commercial jet from Dubai prompted a large-scale emergency response at New York's Kennedy Airport on Wednesday after a pilot reported that several passengers and crew members were complaining about having a flu-like illness.
by The Associated Press

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Superior residents file class action lawsuit against Husky Energy

Superior residents file class action lawsuit against Husky Energy

A class action lawsuit has been filed in federal court against Husky Energy in response to an explosion and series of fires at the company's Superior oil refinery in April that caused a temporary evacuation of the city and prompted 36 people to seek medical care.
by Danielle Kaeding

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Charges pending in fatal buggy crash

Criminal charges are pending for a motorist accused of striking an Amish buggy in southeastern Minnesota, killing one man and injuring two other people.
by The Associated Press

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Dad, 3 children dead after Apostle Islands kayak accident

Dad, 3 children dead after Apostle Islands kayak accident

The boat capsized Thursday night between Stockton and Michigan islands while the family was vacationing on Madeline Island, just off the coast of Bayfield, Wis.
by Cody Nelson and Peter Cox

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At least 8 tornadoes touch down in Wisconsin

At least 8 tornadoes touch down in Wisconsin

Gov. Scott Walker planned to survey damage in Fond du Lac County on Thursday morning. He declared a statewide emergency on Wednesday, authorizing state agencies and the Wisconsin National Guard to help local governments with recovery efforts.
by The Associated Press

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Boy swept underwater in Wisconsin floods is rescued

Boy swept underwater in Wisconsin floods is rescued

The damaging storms Tuesday brought heavy rain, hail and powerful winds to a region already swamped under floods and suffering power cuts from earlier downpours.
by The Associated Press

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Fire Dept: 2 workers die in scaffolding collapse near Disney

Fire Dept: 2 workers die in scaffolding collapse near Disney

Two construction workers fell to their deaths when scaffolding collapsed above the sixth floor of a hotel under construction near Disney World early Wednesday. A third worker managed to hang on and climb to safety, a fire-rescue spokesperson said.
by Associated Press

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As wildfires rage, smoke chokes out farmworkers and delays some crops

As wildfires rage, smoke chokes out farmworkers and delays some crops

Smoke from wildfires is blanketing much of the West. That's ruining some crops and may be stunting others. And it's making it difficult or unsafe for laborers to pick the harvest.
by Anna King

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