Accident & DisasterU.S. News
Washington Paper Mill Explosion: 9 Missing, Presumed Dead
A catastrophic tank rupture at a Washington paper mill has left 9 workers missing and presumed dead, with 2 confirmed fatalities.
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GPS Data Leads to New Search for Missing American in Bahamas
Bahamas approves U.S. dive team search after GPS data from Brian Hooker's phone contradicts his account of wife Lynette's disappearance.
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U.S. News
Woman Killed by Flying Patio Umbrella at SC Restaurant
Dana Weinger, 56, died after a microburst sent a patio umbrella flying at a South Carolina restaurant, severing her carotid artery.
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Disasters & AccidentsU.S. News
NYC Shipyard Explosion Kills 1, Injures 36 in Staten Island
One person died and 36 were injured, most of them firefighters, in a shipyard explosion on Staten Island. The blast triggered a massive emergency response.
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U.S. News
Jersey Shore Town Deploys FBI, SWAT to Curb Teen Takeovers
Seaside Heights calls in FBI, SWAT, and mounted police to stop viral teen takeovers ahead of Memorial Day weekend after years of chaos.
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Weather & EnvironmentU.S. News
Sandy Fire in Simi Valley: 17,000 Under Evacuation Orders
The Sandy Fire in Simi Valley has forced over 17,000 residents to evacuate as firefighters battle the 1,698-acre blaze with 5% containment.
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PoliticsU.S. News
US Daily Roundup: Iran War Vote, Wildfires, Primary Results
Senate advances bill to end Iran war as Cassidy flips; Sandy Fire forces 17K evacuations; Massie loses to Trump-backed challenger.
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Crime & TragedyU.S. News
Three Killed in San Diego Mosque Shooting; Attackers Dead
Three men killed, two teenage attackers dead in hate crime shooting at Islamic Center of San Diego. Security guard hailed as hero.
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Wildfires & EnvironmentU.S. News
Sandy Fire Burns 1,385 Acres in Simi Valley, Evacuations
The Sandy Fire in Simi Valley burned 1,385 acres, destroyed a home, and forced 37,000 to evacuate as firefighters battle the blaze.
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TransportationU.S. News
LIRR Strike Ends: Busiest US Commuter Rail Resumes Service
The Long Island Rail Road resumes service after a three-day strike ends with a deal between the MTA and five unions, affecting 250,000 daily commuters.
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