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Wildfires latest: 2 people killed and over 1,000 structures destroyed, per LA fire chief

Wildfires latest: 2 people killed and over 1,000 structures destroyed, per LA fire chief

Fierce wildfires are raging in the Los Angeles area, fueled by powerful Santa Ana winds , sending residents fleeing from burning homes through flames, ferocious winds and towering clouds of smoke.
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Thousands flee as wildfires burn out of control and destroy homes across the Los Angeles area

Thousands flee as wildfires burn out of control and destroy homes across the Los Angeles area

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Multiple massive wildfires tore across the Los Angeles area with devastating force Wednesday, destroying more than 1,000 structures and killing at least two people as desperate residents escaped through flames, ferocious winds and
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What this week's winter wallop means for farmers across the U.S.

What this week's winter wallop means for farmers across the U.S.

A nasty dose of winter weather has pummeled much of the U.S. from Kansas to the East Coast, leaving many Americans to dig out of the blizzard — including farmers.
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What to know about wildfires raining embers onto the Los Angeles area

What to know about wildfires raining embers onto the Los Angeles area

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fierce wildfires are raging in the Los Angeles area, with fast-moving flames burning through homes and businesses as residents flee smoke-filled canyons and picturesque neighborhoods that are home to many celebrities.
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What to know about wildfires raining embers onto the Los Angeles area

What to know about wildfires raining embers onto the Los Angeles area

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fierce wildfires are raging in the Los Angeles area, with fast-moving flames burning through homes and businesses as residents flee smoke-filled canyons and picturesque neighborhoods that are home to many celebrities.
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What this week's winter wallop means for farmers across the U.S.

What this week's winter wallop means for farmers across the U.S.

A nasty dose of winter weather has pummeled much of the U.S.
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Southern US shivers as new winter storm threatens snow for Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas

Southern US shivers as new winter storm threatens snow for Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas

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Wild weather halted ferries between New Zealand's main islands again. Why isn't there a tunnel?

Wild weather halted ferries between New Zealand's main islands again. Why isn't there a tunnel?

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Wild weather during New Zealand ’s peak summer holiday period has disrupted travel for thousands of passengers on ferries that cross the sea between the country’s main islands.
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Why Greenland? Remote but resource-rich island occupies a key position in a warming world

Why Greenland? Remote but resource-rich island occupies a key position in a warming world

Remote, icy and mostly pristine, Greenland plays an outsized role in the daily weather experienced by billions of people and in the climate changes taking shape all over the planet.
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Staying safe in a wildfire: What to pack and when to evacuate

Staying safe in a wildfire: What to pack and when to evacuate

Evacuating a wildfire area can be scary, but experts say people can significantly improve their own safety with a little preparation and common sense.
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