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Storm expected to bring up to 50 cm of snow to B.C.'s north coast

Storm expected to bring up to 50 cm of snow to B.C.'s north coast

VANCOUVER — Environment Canada has issued a winter storm warning for British Columbia's north coast, saying a "prolonged snowstorm" will bring up to 50 cm of snow by Thursday night.
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Children among the dead and missing as heavy rains trigger floods in Sri Lanka

Children among the dead and missing as heavy rains trigger floods in Sri Lanka

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Three children returning from school are among at least five people who have died as heavy rains triggered floods and landslides in Sri Lanka, authorities said Wednesday. Five others are missing.
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Sarasota's Season of Sharing program pays some families' bills as they recover from hurricane season

Sarasota's Season of Sharing program pays some families' bills as they recover from hurricane season

Cecilia Grove didn’t work for 38 days after Hurricane Helene's storm surge flooded the kitchen of the restaurant where she waits tables.
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Sarasota's Season of Sharing program pays some families' bills as they recover from hurricane season

Sarasota's Season of Sharing program pays some families' bills as they recover from hurricane season

Cecilia Grove didn’t work for 38 days after Hurricane Helene's storm surge flooded the kitchen of the restaurant where she waits tables.
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After record-breaking warmth, winter to 'salvage its reputation': Weather Network

After record-breaking warmth, winter to 'salvage its reputation': Weather Network

Canada's warmest winter on record is unlikely to make a repeat performance this year, The Weather Network's chief meteorologist says, as a new seasonal forecast suggests the season will try to "salvage its reputation.
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Eight people including 6 children missing as heavy rains trigger flooding in Sri Lanka

Eight people including 6 children missing as heavy rains trigger flooding in Sri Lanka

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Eight people, including six children who were returning from school, have gone missing in Sri Lanka when the farm tractor they were traveling on was swept away by floods triggered by heavy rains, police said Wednesday.
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Drought is causing saltwater to creep up the Delaware River. Here's what's being done about it

Drought is causing saltwater to creep up the Delaware River. Here's what's being done about it

TRENTON, N.J.
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A strong quake hits Japan's Noto region but there's no tsunami danger

TOKYO (AP) — A strong earthquake late Tuesday struck Japan's north-central region of Noto that's still recovering from a deadly quake early this year. There was no danger of a tsunami. The Japan Meteorological Agency said a magnitude 6.
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Rescuers recover 20 bodies from flash floods and landslides on Indonesia's Sumatra island

Rescuers recover 20 bodies from flash floods and landslides on Indonesia's Sumatra island

KARO, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian rescuers have recovered 20 bodies and are looking for two villagers who remain missing after flash floods on Sumatra island caused mud and rocks to tumble down mountainsides, officials said Tuesday.
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Landslide and flash floods hit Indonesia’s Sumatra island, leaving 16 dead and 6 missing

Landslide and flash floods hit Indonesia’s Sumatra island, leaving 16 dead and 6 missing

KARO, Indonesia (AP) — Rescuers in Indonesia recovered 16 bodies under tons of mud and rocks or that were swept away in flash floods that hit mountainside villages on Sumatra Island, officials said Monday.
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