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Disasters

Winds die down but rain is still a threat to Hawaii

Winds die down but rain is still a threat to Hawaii

Strong winds have died down but officials warned Saturday that torrential rains remained a big threat to Hawaii after once-powerful Hurricane Lane was downgraded to a tropical storm.
by Associated Press

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Powerful Hurricane Lane lumbers toward Hawaii as residents prepare

Powerful Hurricane Lane lumbers toward Hawaii as residents prepare

The storm, with maximum sustained winds of 130 mph, is nearing the Hawaiian Islands. Meanwhile, torrential rains are pounding the Big Island, with more than 19 inches of rainfall in the last 24 hours.
by Vanessa Romo and James Doubek

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Teen drowns near Ely after shedding life jacket

Sheriff's officials say a teenager has drowned in a northern Minnesota lake after leaving his life jacket on shore.
by Associated Press

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Hawaii braces for Hurricane Lane, now a Category 5

Hawaii braces for Hurricane Lane, now a Category 5

The governor of Hawaii has made an emergency proclamation while the National Weather Service issued a hurricane warning for Hawaii's Big Island. Forecasters predict flash flooding and landslides.

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The smoke in Redding, Calif., is so thick you can't see the sun most days

The smoke in Redding, Calif., is so thick you can't see the sun most days

Prolonged smoke across the West Coast will affect hundreds of thousands of people living in and around fire-prone areas. Scientists are warning of a lengthening -- and worsening -- smoke season.
by Kirk Siegler

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