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FlyDubai plane crashes in Russia, killing all on board

There are no survivors after the Boeing 737-800 crashed on landing in Rostov-on-Don early Saturday, Dubai and Russian officials say. Poor weather conditions are being considered as a possible cause.
by Emma Bowman

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Boston Marathon bombing survivor dies in car crash in Dubai

Boston Marathon bombing survivor dies in car crash in Dubai

Nearly three years after she sustained a serious injury in the Boston Marathon bombing, college student Victoria McGrath, 23, has died while traveling.

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Officials warn Minnesota emergency center obsolete, needs upgrade

Officials warn Minnesota emergency center obsolete, needs upgrade

Those who run the state's emergency operations center say it's out-of-date and potentially vulnerable in a crisis. They say it's time to build a new one. But it won't come cheap.
by Brian Bakst

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Minnesota rail crossing deaths hit historic lows in 2015

Minnesota rail crossing deaths hit historic lows in 2015

Four people died in vehicle-train collisions at Minnesota railroad crossings last year, the second lowest number of deaths since 1970, state transportation officials said Friday.
by MPR News Staff

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Duluth hotel: Guest who drowned went to pool after closing

The Radisson Hotel Duluth-Harborview says the man was a hotel guest and had gained unauthorized access to the pool. Authorities say alcohol appears to be a contributing factor.
by The Associated Press

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Local officials can now request railroad bridge safety info

Local officials can now request railroad bridge safety info

The Federal Railroad Administration on Friday launched a web-based request form for the safety inquiries. Once a request is filed, the FRA gives the railroad 30 days to provide the report.
by Dan Gunderson

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