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Search continues for 3 missing boaters on Lake of the Woods

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, based in Grand Forks, N.D., has provided a plane to help in the search. A fishing guide found the men's capsized boat Saturday afternoon.
by The Associated Press

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Joaquin, churning toward Bermuda, causes massive floods in U.S.

Joaquin, churning toward Bermuda, causes massive floods in U.S.

What is being described as "catastrophic flooding" has inundated South Carolina and much of the Mid-Atlantic, as Hurricane Joaquin -- despite staying well offshore -- has fueled torrential rains in the region.

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Pedestrian hit, killed by vehicle in St. Paul

Pedestrian hit, killed by vehicle in St. Paul

Police said the female victim was struck at the intersection of St. Clair Avenue and Seventh Street West.The driver has been cooperative and has not been arrested, police said.
by Jon Collins and Peter Cox

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For Minnesota hazmat inspector, many railcars and not enough time

For Minnesota hazmat inspector, many railcars and not enough time

A day in the life of one safety inspector shows the steep challenges Minnesota faces keeping watch over a vast number of trains loaded with oil and other hazardous materials.
by Dan Gunderson

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Stampede at Hajj pilgrimage near Mecca kills hundreds

Stampede at Hajj pilgrimage near Mecca kills hundreds

The stampede occurred on a street in Mina, a large valley where thousands of pilgrims camp overnight on their way to Mecca. It's the deadliest incident at the hajj since at least 2006.

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1 worker killed, another injured on Twin Ports bridge

Authorities say the incident happened early Monday morning on the Highway 2 bridge, which is in the second year of a major reconstruction.
by The Associated Press

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Destroying 162 more homes, fire ranks as 4th worst in California history

Destroying 162 more homes, fire ranks as 4th worst in California history

The "Valley Fire" has destroyed 1,050 structures, and despite being 69 percent contained, it is still threatening thousands of other homes.

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Strong quake shakes Chile capital, causing buildings to sway

A powerful magnitude 8.3 earthquake hit off Chile's northern coast Wednesday night, causing buildings to sway in Santiago and other cities and sending people running into the streets.
by The Associated Press

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