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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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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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