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Another strong earthquake hits Indonesia's Lombok Island

Another strong earthquake hits Indonesia's Lombok Island

Sunday's earthquake caused power outages and landslides as the island is still recovering from another quake earlier this month that killed more than 400 people.
by Wynne Davis

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800,000 displaced in flooding in southern Indian state

Some 800,000 people have been displaced and more than 350 have died in the worst flooding in a century in southern India's Kerala state, as authorities rushed to bring drinking water to the most affected areas, officials said Sunday.
by Associated Press

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Nearly a year after Maria, Puerto Rico officials claim power is totally restored

Nearly a year after Maria, Puerto Rico officials claim power is totally restored

Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority says all homes without power from the devastating hurricane now have electricity. Other reports say some residents are still waiting.

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Death toll hits 39 in Italy bridge collapse; blame begins

Death toll hits 39 in Italy bridge collapse; blame begins

The collapse of the Morandi Bridge sent dozens of cars and three trucks plunging as much as 150 feet to the ground Tuesday as many Italian families were on the road ahead of Wednesday's major summer holiday. The collapse took place after a violent storm.
by The Associated Press

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Another firefighter dies battling Northern California wildfire

Another firefighter dies battling Northern California wildfire

Officials say the firefighter died Monday at the site of the Mendocino Complex Fire. Over the past several weeks, a total of six firefighters have died in connection to wildfires.
by Vanessa Romo

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Child dies in swing set collapse in Zumbrota

Police say the 4-year-old child was swinging Monday morning when the structure collapsed. It's the second time this month that a child has died in a swing set accident.
by The Associated Press

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Blithe tone belied desperate actions of Seattle plane thief

Blithe tone belied desperate actions of Seattle plane thief

Authorities confirmed Sunday that Richard Russell had died in the fiery wreckage, but whether the crash was deliberate or accidental was one of several topics remaining for investigators.
by Associated Press

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One killed in wrong-way crash on Minnesota highway

One person died and two others were injured Friday night in a crash involving a wrong-way driver on a highway in Minnetonka.
by MPR News Staff

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