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August 3, 2023 2:48 PM

Pittsburgh synagogue gunman has been sentenced to die in the nation’s deadliest antisemitic attack

The man who killed 11 congregants at a Pittsburgh synagogue was formally sentenced to death Thursday, one day after a jury determined that capital punishment was appropriate for the perpetrator of the deadliest attack on Jews in U.S. history.

by The Associated Press

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August 3, 2023 4:00 AM

After the East Palestine train derailment, are railroads any safer?

Change is coming to the rail industry in the U.S. — but whether it's for the better or worse depends on who you ask.

by Erika Ryan

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August 1, 2023 5:35 AM

At least 20 dead and 27 missing in floods surrounding China's capital Beijing, thousands evacuated

Chinese state media say days of unusually heavy rains around China’s capital, Beijing, have flooded houses, torn apart roads and left at least 20 people dead and 27 missing.

by The Associated Press

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July 31, 2023 4:29 AM

The death toll in the Pakistan suicide bombing rises as families hold funerals

No one immediately claimed responsibility for Sunday's bombing, which killed dozens and wounded nearly 200 people.

by The Associated Press

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July 26, 2023 6:10 AM

Severe storms cause damage, knock out power to thousands across Minnesota

Severe storms late Tuesday and early Wednesday produced winds in excess of 75 mph across a swath of western and central Minnesota, downing trees and power lines.

by Andrew Krueger

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July 25, 2023 1:27 PM

Obamas' personal chef dies while paddleboarding in Martha's Vineyard

The body of Tarfari Campbell, 45, was recovered Monday after a two-day search in Edgartown Great Pond, near a home owned by the former president and first lady.

by Emily Olson

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July 25, 2023 6:19 AM

Heat continues with some spotty storm chances; more air quality alerts

Tuesday will continue our stretch of hot weather, but we’ll also see some thunder possible Tuesday night. The hot weather continues through Friday.

by Sven Sundgaard

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July 24, 2023 12:38 PM

Woman found dead in apparent bear encounter outside of Yellowstone National Park

The woman's body was found about eight miles outside the town of West Yellowstone, Mont., a gateway community that borders Yellowstone National Park.

by Dustin Jones

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July 24, 2023 8:37 AM

Isolated thunderstorm, improving air quality Monday; hot all week

Southerly winds should improve air quality slowly through the day Monday. It’ll be hot with highs near 90 south and west. An isolated thunderstorm is possible later in the day.

by Sven Sundgaard

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July 24, 2023 6:33 AM

Heat arrives; smoky skies and spotty thunderstorm chances

We will have some isolated thunderstorms Monday as hot air moves into Minnesota. Highs will be in the 90s south and 80s north. Smoke is also creating air quality issues Monday.

by Sven Sundgaard

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Disasters

Pittsburgh synagogue gunman has been sentenced to die in the nation’s deadliest antisemitic attack

After the East Palestine train derailment, are railroads any safer?

At least 20 dead and 27 missing in floods surrounding China's capital Beijing, thousands evacuated

The death toll in the Pakistan suicide bombing rises as families hold funerals

Severe storms cause damage, knock out power to thousands across Minnesota

Obamas' personal chef dies while paddleboarding in Martha's Vineyard

Heat continues with some spotty storm chances; more air quality alerts

Woman found dead in apparent bear encounter outside of Yellowstone National Park

Isolated thunderstorm, improving air quality Monday; hot all week

Heat arrives; smoky skies and spotty thunderstorm chances

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