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Teen hurt by falling tree, tens of thousands without power after violent Quebec storm

Teen hurt by falling tree, tens of thousands without power after violent Quebec storm

MONTREAL — A 15-year-old Montrealer was badly hurt by a falling tree in one of a series of violent storms across the province on Tuesday evening that left more than 144,000 Hydro-Québec clients without power. As of 10 a.m.
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No damage reported after a 6.2-magnitude earthquake hits off New Zealand

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the west coast of New Zealand Wednesday, but authorities reported no damage and issued no tsunami warning. The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake occurred shortly after 1 a.m.
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Storms with lightning and hail hitting upper Midwest with the potential for strong tornadoes

Storms with lightning and hail hitting upper Midwest with the potential for strong tornadoes

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Storms with lightning and hail and at least one observed tornado were moving through the upper Midwest on Monday with the potential for strong tornadoes .
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Man in Puerto Rico dies trying to drive through floodwaters amid heavy rains

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A man who tried to drive his car through floodwaters was swept away and killed Monday in Puerto Rico as heavy rains lashed the island, authorities said. The incident occurred in a heavily flooded area of San Juan, the U.
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Wildfire in New Jersey Pine Barrens at 75% containment, officials say

WARETOWN, N.J. (AP) — Three-fourths of a vast wildfire in New Jersey's Pine Barrens has been contained, state officials said Monday.
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6.3 magnitude earthquake in the Pacific Ocean rattles Ecuador

6.3 magnitude earthquake in the Pacific Ocean rattles Ecuador

QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — A strong 6.3 earthquake off Ecuador's Pacific coast shook the northern part of the country Friday, with some initial reports of some damages to houses. No injuries were reported.
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Manitoba plans to replace aging water bombers to improve wildfire response

Manitoba plans to replace aging water bombers to improve wildfire response

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is promising three new water bombers for the wildfire service. Premier Wab Kinew says three newer-model Canadair planes will be in place by 2032 to replace three older planes that were built decades ago.
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Nepal marks 10-year anniversary of earthquake that killed thousands

Nepal marks 10-year anniversary of earthquake that killed thousands

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Nepal marked the 10th anniversary of the devastating 2015 earthquake with a memorial service on Friday that was attended by top officials who pledged to be better prepared to face future disasters. At exactly 11:56 a.m.
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Wildfire burns thousands of acres in a rural, rugged area of Nebraska

Wildfire burns thousands of acres in a rural, rugged area of Nebraska

JOHNSTOWN, Neb. (AP) — A wildfire burning in a rugged, wooded area of Nebraska grew to more than 6,600 acres but by Thursday hundreds of firefighters managed to contain about 40% of the blaze.
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Smoke from growing New Jersey wildfire to affect air quality in the New York City area

Smoke from growing New Jersey wildfire to affect air quality in the New York City area

CHATSWORTH, N.J. (AP) — A fast-moving wildfire engulfing part of New Jersey’s Pine Barrens was expected grow Thursday, with smoke affecting the air quality in the New York City area before rain arrives this week, authorities said.
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