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Rescue teams respond to historic flood in Chennai, India

Rescue teams respond to historic flood in Chennai, India

A flood in India's fourth-largest city has killed at least 280 people so far. During a brief lull in weeks of heavy rains, the Indian government boosts its rescue missions to help stranded residents.
by Emma Bowman

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Green Line train hits St. Paul pedestrian

A pedestrian was hit by a Green Line light rail train at Snelling and University in St. Paul Friday afternoon. Metro Transit says the person was rushed to Regions Hospital.
by MPR News Staff

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Sad milestone: 2015 Minnesota road deaths already top 2014

With nearly a month left in 2015, officials say 365 people have died so far on Minnesota roads compared with 361 for all of last year, though deaths are down significantly from a decade ago.
by MPR News Staff

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Attack on Kunduz hospital a 'tragic but avoidable accident,' Pentagon finds

Attack on Kunduz hospital a 'tragic but avoidable accident,' Pentagon finds

The Oct. 3 strike on a Doctors Without Borders facility in Afghanistan -- which killed 30 people -- was found to be the result of human error, compounded by faulty equipment and communication failures.

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A Beautiful World: The Paris attacks and grieving together

A Beautiful World: The Paris attacks and grieving together

Author Jeff Sharlet and a friend met in Paris to collaborate on a light piece about hospitality. However, a very different and much darker story emerged in the face of a string of terrorist attacks.

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Minnesota fire deaths up; fire marshal offers 7 tips to be safe

With fire deaths in Minnesota already surpassing last year, state officials are pleading with citizens to be careful during the winter holidays, which are historically some of the most deadly months for house fires.
by MPR News Staff

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More than 45 pets rescued from Fargo house fire

The Fargo Fire Department says at least 40 birds, along with several cats, turtles and a lizard were removed from the home. None of the pets were injured in the fire.
by The Associated Press

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Brussels remains on 'high alert' for a second day

Brussels remains on 'high alert' for a second day

Belgium said it would review its heightened security posture on Sunday. The country was essentially locked down on Saturday after authorities said they had "concrete information" of a terrorist plot.

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