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Typhoon deaths in Philippines top 100, mayors appeal for aid
World
December 19, 2021
Typhoon deaths in Philippines top 100, mayors appeal for aid
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The governor of an island province in the central Philippines said Sunday at least 63 people…
Biden visiting storm-ravaged Kentucky to offer aid, support
World
December 15, 2021
Biden visiting storm-ravaged Kentucky to offer aid, support
WASHINGTON (AP) — For the fifth time since taking office less than a year ago, President Joe Biden is taking…
Tornado toll in dozens, yet not as high as initially feared
World
December 13, 2021
Tornado toll in dozens, yet not as high as initially feared
MAYFIELD, Ky. (AP) — Night-shift workers were in the middle of the holiday rush, cranking out candles at Mayfield Consumer…
In storm’s aftermath, Kentucky residents struggle with loss
World
December 12, 2021
In storm’s aftermath, Kentucky residents struggle with loss
MAYFIELD, Ky. (AP) — Jarred Holmes was supposed to have been working inside a candle factory when it was ripped…
Death toll in Cyclone Shaheen rises to 14 after body found
Middle East
October 8, 2021
Death toll in Cyclone Shaheen rises to 14 after body found
DUBAI. United Arab Emirates (AP) — The death toll from Cyclone Shaheen that crashed through Oman rose Thursday to 14…
Death toll in Cyclone Shaheen now 13 as storm churns in Oman
Middle East
October 5, 2021
Death toll in Cyclone Shaheen now 13 as storm churns in Oman
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The death toll from Cyclone Shaheen rose to 13 on Monday while other fishermen…
Ida deaths rise by 11 in New Orleans; Louisiana toll now 26
World
September 9, 2021
Ida deaths rise by 11 in New Orleans; Louisiana toll now 26
HOUMA, La. (AP) — The death toll in Louisiana from Hurricane Ida rose to 26 Wednesday, after health officials reported…
Louisiana residents thankful for small miracles after Ida
World
September 6, 2021
Louisiana residents thankful for small miracles after Ida
MARRERO, La. (AP) — Amid the devastation caused by Hurricane Ida, there was at least one bright light Sunday: Parishioners…
Crash victim recalls terror after Mississippi road collapse
World
September 5, 2021
Crash victim recalls terror after Mississippi road collapse
LUCEDALE, Miss. (AP) — A teenager said she could hear the terrifying sounds of other vehicles crashing around — and…
Biden tells storm-ravaged Louisiana: ‘I know you’re hurting’
World
September 4, 2021
Biden tells storm-ravaged Louisiana: ‘I know you’re hurting’
LAPLACE, La. (AP) — Giant trees knocked sideways. Homes boarded up with plywood. Off-kilter street signs. Less than a week…