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Death toll from catastrophic flooding in Texas over the July Fourth weekend surpasses 100

Death toll from catastrophic flooding in Texas over the July Fourth weekend surpasses 100

Crews trudged through debris and waded into swollen rivers in the search for victims of catastrophic flooding that has killed close to 90 people in Texas, including more than two dozen campers and counselors from an all-girls Christian camp.
by The Associated Press

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Photos: Texas reels from deadly flooding

Photos: Texas reels from deadly flooding

Gov. Greg Abbott says the state will work day and night to find people who may be stranded and unable to call for help.
by NPR Staff

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At least 6 dead and more missing in Texas Hill Country after severe flash flooding

At least 6 dead and more missing in Texas Hill Country after severe flash flooding

At least six people are dead and 20 more unaccounted for in Texas after months worth of heavy rain fell in just a few hours overnight. Kerr County endured severe flash flooding of the Guadalupe River after as much as 10 inches poured down.
by The Associated Press

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Man started Idaho blaze and then fatally shot 2 firefighters in ambush, officials say

Man started Idaho blaze and then fatally shot 2 firefighters in ambush, officials say

Local authorities said a man armed with a rifle started a fire on a mountain in northern Idaho and then began shooting at responding firefighters, killing two and injuring a third.
by Russell Lewis, Eric Whitney and Kevin Drew

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Weekend tornadoes kill 6 in North Dakota and New York, toss trees and train cars

Weekend tornadoes kill 6 in North Dakota and New York, toss trees and train cars

Six people died over the weekend when tornadoes wreaked havoc in New York and North Dakota. Wind speeds topped 100 mph in each storm. In North Dakota, three tornadoes in the eastern part of the state tore down trees, tossed train cars and lashed homes. 
by The Associated Press

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