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Second death on Lake Minnetonka in as many days

A man has drowned while swimming in Lake Minnetonka, the second death on the lake in as many days. First responders were called to the lake about 6 p.m. Thursday.
by The Associated Press

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'We can do it': Biden brings message of comfort to Surfside

'We can do it': Biden brings message of comfort to Surfside

President Joe Biden on Thursday offered comfort to the grieving and federal support for the ongoing efforts to search for the missing and rebuild after last week’s collapse of a high-rise condo building along the Florida coastline.
by The Associated Press

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Safety concerns halt rescue efforts at condo collapse site

Safety concerns halt rescue efforts at condo collapse site

Rescue efforts at the site of a partially collapsed Florida condominium building were halted Thursday out of concern about the stability of the remaining structure, officials said. The stoppage came on the same day that crews and relatives of those still missing were scheduled to meet with President Joe Biden.
by The Associated Press

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Four more bodies found in condo rubble; at least 16 dead

Four more bodies found in condo rubble; at least 16 dead

A fire official says the bodies of four additional victims have been found in the rubble of a collapsed condo tower, raising the death toll to 16 people. Miami-Dade Assistant Fire Chief Raide Jadallah told family members at a morning briefing that rescuers found the bodies Tuesday night.
by The Associated Press

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Biden to visit Florida building collapse on Thursday

Biden to visit Florida building collapse on Thursday

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will travel to Surfside, Florida, on Thursday to visit with the families of victims of the collapsed Miami-area condominium tower, according to the White House.
by The Associated Press

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'Excruciating:' Florida collapse search stretches to Day 6

'Excruciating:' Florida collapse search stretches to Day 6

The slow work of sifting through the remnants of a collapsed Florida condo building stretched into a sixth day Tuesday, as families desperate for progress endured a wrenching wait for answers.
by The Associated Press

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Town official told residents their building was safe, despite engineer's warning

Town official told residents their building was safe, despite engineer's warning

An engineering report in October 2018 warned of "major structural damage" in the Florida building that collapsed last week. The next month, a town inspector said the building was in "very good shape."
by Matthew S. Schwartz and Brian Mann

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