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Kentucky hardest hit as storms leave dozens dead in 5 states

Kentucky hardest hit as storms leave dozens dead in 5 states

A monstrous tornado, carving a track that could rival the longest on record, ripped through the middle of the U.S. on Friday as part of severe storms that killed dozens of people as they tore apart a candle factory, crushed a nursing home, derailed a train and smashed an Amazon warehouse.
by The Associated Press

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Another round of flood watches issued in Pacific Northwest

Another round of flood watches issued in Pacific Northwest

Residents in Washington state are preparing for possible flooding as “atmospheric rivers” once again threaten parts of the Northwest, which saw heavy damage from extreme weather earlier this month.
by The Associated Press

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Russian reports now say 52 dead in Siberian coal mine fire

Russian reports now say 52 dead in Siberian coal mine fire

Russian news agencies say a fire at a Siberian coal mine has killed 52 miners and rescuers. Officials previously said that rescuers found 14 bodies and the search for 38 people missing was halted for safety reasons Thursday, because of a buildup of explosive methane gas and a high concentration of toxic fumes from the fire.
by The Associated Press

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Bus crashes, catches fire in Bulgaria; at least 45 dead

Bus crashes, catches fire in Bulgaria; at least 45 dead

A bus carrying people home to North Macedonia from a tourist trip to Istanbul crashed and caught fire in western Bulgaria early Tuesday, killing at least 45 people, authorities said.
by The Associated Press

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Chief: No evidence parade-crash suspect knew anyone on route

Chief: No evidence parade-crash suspect knew anyone on route

Police say the suspect in a deadly Christmas parade crash in suburban Milwaukee was in a domestic disturbance just minutes before killing five people and injuring 48. Waukesha Police Chief Dan Thompson said Monday there is no evidence of terrorism in the event.
by The Associated Press

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Friends, families mourn as Houston officials investigate concert deaths

Friends, families mourn as Houston officials investigate concert deaths

Investigators worked Sunday to determine how eight people died in a crush of fans at a Houston music festival, as friends and loved ones mourned the victims and a makeshift memorial of flowers and candles took shape at the site.
by The Associated Press

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Astroworld music festival joins a list of historical concert tragedies

Astroworld music festival joins a list of historical concert tragedies

The deaths of at least eight people at the Astroworld music festival in Houston on Friday call to mind other rare but traumatic incidents at concerts and festivals over the past half-century.
by Rachel Treisman

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Oil tanker truck explodes in Sierra Leone, killing at least 98

Oil tanker truck explodes in Sierra Leone, killing at least 98

An oil tanker truck exploded near Sierra Leone's capital, killing at least 98 people and severely injuring dozens of others after large crowds gathered to collect leaking fuel, officials and witnesses said Saturday.
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