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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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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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