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'The worst I've ever seen'; fires sweep through Southeastern U.S.

'The worst I've ever seen'; fires sweep through Southeastern U.S.

Officials suspect some cases of arson. In Alabama, the governor is offering an award for information about anyone who purposely set fires. A severe drought has increased the risk posed by blazes.
by Rebecca Hersher

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Report: Disasters are even more disastrous than we think

Report: Disasters are even more disastrous than we think

When damage from floods and earthquakes is tallied, the emphasis is on lost property and possessions. The poor face another, even more devastating kind of loss.
by Angus Chen

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After powerful quake, tourists, residents (and cows) stranded in New Zealand

After powerful quake, tourists, residents (and cows) stranded in New Zealand

At least two people died in the powerful quake on Sunday, which has been followed by a series of aftershocks. Highways and railroads are destroyed; military aircraft are preparing to drop supplies.

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Crews set massive overnight fire to burn off hazmat near Ellendale

Crews set massive overnight fire to burn off hazmat near Ellendale

Emergency crews determined that a "vent and burn" procedure was their only option to safely dispose of propane and butane in derailed tank cars near Ellendale.
by Mark Steil

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All clear in Ellendale after train derailment, evacuation

All clear in Ellendale after train derailment, evacuation

Authorities Friday afternoon gave the OK for residents in the southern Minnesota town to go home after ordering evacuations following a nearby train derailment and hazardous spill.
by Catharine Richert

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Authorities searching for missing Duluth man in BWCA

Authorities found the man's truck at a boat landing and a partially submerged canoe registered to him. They also found canoe paddles and some of the man's personal items.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota man shot in leg while deer hunting over weekend

The man, 45, was in one of two groups hunting on the same public land in Cormorant Township. One of the hunters fired at a deer and the bullet struck the man in the leg.
by The Associated Press

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Duck hunters rescued in Minnesota lake after boat capsizes

Cass County Sheriff Tom Burch says his office was notified about 6:20 a.m. Tuesday of a boat capsizing on Leech Lake. Deputies used cellphone mapping technology to locate the two hunters, who had fallen into the water but were on top of the capsized boat when found.
by Associated Press

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Authorities recover body of man missing in Leech Lake

Authorities have recovered the body of a Federal Dam man whose canoe apparently capsized in northern Minnesota's Leech Lake.
by Associated Press

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