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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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4 rescued from flooded cave in Thailand; 9 remain inside as crews regroup

4 rescued from flooded cave in Thailand; 9 remain inside as crews regroup

Eight of the boys and the coach remained inside the Tham Luang Nang Non cave complex as authorities paused the international effort until Monday to replenish air tanks along the treacherous exit route.
by Associated Press

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Bicyclist dies after collision with vehicle in Minneapolis

The Minneapolis Police Department reported that the adult male bicyclist was eastbound on East 22nd Street in the city's Seward neighborhood at the time of the collision, while the vehicle was traveling south on 26th Avenue South.
by MPR News Staff

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11 rescue dogs headed to Minnesota found dead in transport van

Eleven of 50 dogs being transported by an animal rescue group from Mississippi to Minnesota were found dead after the van carrying them broke down on Interstate 55 in north Mississippi.
by Associated Press

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Swimmer rescued after getting caught in Duluth Harbor currents

The U.S. Coast Guard reported that its personnel responded at about 7 a.m. after being notified that someone was yelling for help in the harbor waters.

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