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Baby killed, dozens hurt when tornado hits North Dakota city

Baby killed, dozens hurt when tornado hits North Dakota city

A newborn baby was killed and more than two dozen people were injured when a tornado whipped through a North Dakota oil patch city overnight, overturning recreational vehicles and demolishing more than 100 structures, officials said Tuesday.
by The Associated Press

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Dozens still missing in Japan floods as death toll reaches 176

Dozens still missing in Japan floods as death toll reaches 176

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited a shelter for flood victims as a search for survivors entered its fifth day after record-breaking flooding in the country's west.
by Scott Neuman

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Many out of power, water in flood-hit Japan; over 150 dead

Many out of power, water in flood-hit Japan; over 150 dead

Rescuers were combing through mud-covered hillsides and along riverbanks Tuesday searching for dozens of people missing after heavy rains unleashed flooding and mudslides in southwestern Japan, where the death toll has exceeded 150.
by The Associated Press

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Daring rescue saves all 12 boys, soccer coach from Thai cave

Daring rescue saves all 12 boys, soccer coach from Thai cave

The Thai navy SEALs said on their Facebook page that the remaining four boys and their 25-year-old coach were all brought out safely Tuesday. Eight of the boys had been brought out of the cave by a team of Thai and international divers on Sunday and Monday.
by The Associated Press

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Dayton continues tour of flood damage in southern MN

Dayton continues tour of flood damage in southern MN

Dayton pledged state resources to repair washed out roads and other damage.
by Mark Steil

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Dozens dead in Japan amid 'historic' rainfall

Dozens dead in Japan amid 'historic' rainfall

Record rainfall over a 72-hour period set off landslides and surges. Nearly 50,000 people have been mobilized in the search and rescue effort.
by Sasha Ingber

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