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La Palma's volcanic eruption is officially over, but its devastating toll lingers

La Palma's volcanic eruption is officially over, but its devastating toll lingers

Authorities on the Canary Islands have declared an eruption that started in September officially finished, following 10 days of no lava flows, seismic activity or significant sulfur dioxide emissions.
by The Associated Press

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Stretch of I-94 in western Wisconsin reopens after lengthy closure due to crash

Stretch of I-94 in western Wisconsin reopens after lengthy closure due to crash

A long stretch of Interstate 94 in western Wisconsin was closed in both directions for more than 12 hours Thursday, following a series of crashes involving dozens of vehicles. The State Patrol reported Thursday night that one lane in each direction had reopened to traffic.
by MPR News Staff

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For tornado survivors, 'Cowboy' offers a listening ear

For tornado survivors, 'Cowboy' offers a listening ear

Dave Graham of Frederickstown, Ohio, has volunteered after natural disasters around the country. He's been spending time offering to listen to stories of tornado survivors in Dawson Springs, Ky.
by Sarah McCammon

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More than 200 dead after typhoon slams Philippines

More than 200 dead after typhoon slams Philippines

The death toll following the strongest typhoon to batter the Philippines this year has risen to more than 200, with 52 other people still missing and several central towns and provinces grappling with downed communications and power outages and pleading for food and water, officials said Monday.
by The Associated Press

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Governor: No one still missing in Kentucky after tornadoes

Governor: No one still missing in Kentucky after tornadoes

All of the people reported missing in Kentucky after tornadoes swept through the state last weekend have been accounted for, Gov. Andy Beshear said Saturday. At least 92 people have been confirmed dead across multiple states.
by The Associated Press

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More than 20 feared dead in building fire in Osaka, Japan

More than 20 feared dead in building fire in Osaka, Japan

The fire started on the fourth floor of an eight-story building in the major business and entertainment area of Kitashinchi, fire officials say. Police are investigation arson as a possible cause.
by The Associated Press

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At least 5 dead as Midwest rocked by hurricane-force winds

At least 5 dead as Midwest rocked by hurricane-force winds

Authorities say at least five people died when a powerful storm system swept across the Great Plains and Midwest, spawning hurricane-force winds and likely tornadoes in Nebraska, Iowa and Minnesota. 
by The Associated Press

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Tips: How to talk to kids about tornadoes

Tips: How to talk to kids about tornadoes

The violence associated with tornadoes can be difficult for children to process. The National Child Traumatic Stress Network offers tips to help families before, during and after a tornado.
by Dana Farrington

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Biden pledges 'whatever it takes' to assist tornado victims

Biden pledges 'whatever it takes' to assist tornado victims

President Joe Biden is pledging to do “whatever it takes, as long as it takes” to help Kentucky and other states recover and rebuild after a series of deadly tornadoes that he says left a trail of unimaginable devastation.
by The Associated Press

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