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Missile that downed MH17 came from Russian military, investigators say

Missile that downed MH17 came from Russian military, investigators say

The Malaysia Airlines flight was shot down over eastern Ukraine in July 2014, killing 298 people aboard. Russia has denied involvement.

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Kilauea's wrath threatens power plant — and Hawaii's most powerful industry

Kilauea's wrath threatens power plant — and Hawaii's most powerful industry

The volcano's lava has crept near a geothermal energy plant, risking the release of dangerous fumes. Meanwhile, the fiery flow is already hurting a major tourist stop and the locals who rely on it.
by Colin Dwyer

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Texas mom marched after Parkland, then her town was next

Texas mom marched after Parkland, then her town was next

Christina Delgado had taken an unpopular stand in her home state of Texas, with some of the most permissible gun laws in America. Then Delgado woke up Friday morning to find that the very thing she had marched against had arrived on her own doorstep.
by Associated Press

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Maplewood boy, 1, dies after family member moving car runs him over

The toddler had very recently started walking and trying to get outside. "There was a couple people moving vehicles ... and little did they know that young Andrew was outside," a Maplewood police commander said.
by Tim Nelson

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Toxic cloud caused by Hawaii volcano lava emerges over ocean

Toxic cloud caused by Hawaii volcano lava emerges over ocean

Scientists said the steam clouds at the spots where lava entered the ocean were laced with hydrochloric acid and fine glass particles that can irritate skin and eyes and cause breathing problems.
by The Associated Press

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Hawaii volcano evacuees grow weary as uncertainty drags on

Hawaii volcano evacuees grow weary as uncertainty drags on

As uncertainty drags on over what the Kilauea volcano will do next, those who were forced to leave their homes weeks ago are growing weary.
by Associated Press

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Mountain lion kills 1 mountain biker, injures 2nd near Seattle

Mountain lion kills 1 mountain biker, injures 2nd near Seattle

After the mountain lion attacked the second man, the first managed to get on his bike and ride off, looking back to see his friend being dragged into the trees. He rode for 2 miles before he could get a cellphone signal to call 911.
by Associated Press

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