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Ventilation problem sends 6 Minnesota workers to hospital

Officials at a Minnesota company say six workers were medically cleared and normal operations were allowed to resume after a ventilation problem that was initially reported to be a possible chemical leak.
by Associated Press

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Lava from Kilauea boils away freshwater lake in Hawaii

Lava from Kilauea boils away freshwater lake in Hawaii

The lava entered Green Lake at 10 a.m. local time and had evaporated all the water by 3 p.m., according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

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At Guatemala volcano, weather and danger hinder search

At Guatemala volcano, weather and danger hinder search

Troublesome rain and more volcanic activity are hindering search and rescue efforts around Guatemala's Volcano of Fire, but when teams have been able to work in the hardest hit areas the death toll has continued to rise.
by Associated Press

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Kilauea lava flow swallows 279 homes in two coastal subdivisions

Kilauea lava flow swallows 279 homes in two coastal subdivisions

The volcano, which has showed a big upsurge in activity for the past month, has engulfed two additional subdivisions — Vacationland and Kapoho Beach Lots.
by Scott Neuman

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Guatemala volcano toll rises to 75, 192 still missing

Guatemala volcano toll rises to 75, 192 still missing

New explosions from the Fuego volcano, which erupted Sunday, were blanketing surrounding villages in thick ash, forcing new evacuations.
by Scott Neuman

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Five lessons of loss and resilience after Superior refinery fire

Five lessons of loss and resilience after Superior refinery fire

Nobody died in the Husky Energy Superior Refinery fire, but more than a month later, the costs continue to add up. Husky Energy, Superior city officials and residents are now tallying the incident's material and human costs — and reflecting on lessons learned.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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2 climbers killed in fall from Yosemite's El Capitan

2 climbers killed in fall from Yosemite's El Capitan

Officials say two people have been killed after they fell while climbing El Capitan at California's Yosemite National Park.
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