Opinion July Fourth reflections: Our view

Thu, 02 Jul 2015 06:27:00 +0200usaToday (en)

Remember those who serve, protect. Two years ago Tuesday, 19 firefighters from the Granite Mountain Hotshots were burned to death fighting an out-of-control wildfire in central Arizona. "Hotshots" battle fires with chainsaws and shovels, protected only by their wits and — as a last resort — special....

Record-breaking heat to scorch Northwest

Sat, 27 Jun 2015 17:09:00 +0200azcentral (en)

The first heat wave of the year is forecast to hit much of the northwestern U.S. this weekend, and many cities across the region will see 100-degree temperatures for the first time this season, AccuWeather predicts. Record high temperatures will be challenged or broken this weekend in cities such as....

Thailand: Trat told to brace for more flooding

Thu, 25 Jun 2015 12:28:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Tak also innundated with storm runoff. Trat authorities on Thursday told residents in at-risk areas to brace for flooding and mudslides due to continuous heavy rain set to hit several districts of the eastern province. The Trat provincial irrigation office on Thursday morning began discharging water....

Trat told to brace for more flooding

Thu, 25 Jun 2015 08:07:00 +0200BangkokPost (en)

Trat authorities on Thursday told residents in at-risk areas to brace for flooding and mudslides due to continuous heavy rain set to hit several districts of the eastern province. The Trat provincial irrigation office on Thursday morning began discharging water from downstream areas of Khao Rakham....

Floods hit Trat, Tak villages

Thu, 25 Jun 2015 06:41:00 +0200BangkokPost (en)

Swollen by days of heavy rain, spillways of two reservoirs overflowed late Wednesday, flooding two villages in Trat’s Bo Rai district even as other areas of the country face water shortages. Residents at Ban Dan Chumphon and Ban Thapthip Siam villages in tambon Dan Chumphon of this eastern province....

Only God not gov't can save us – BLC mourns with flood, fire victims

Sat, 06 Jun 2015 18:28:00 +0200myjoyonline (en)

Bettering Lives for Christ, a non-governmental organisation has sent its condolences to victims and families of those who lost their lives in Wednesday’s flood and fire disaster at the GOIL petrol station at Kwame Nkrumah Circle. The organisation says it “mourns with the bereaved families and stands....

Nation Hundreds of cattle rescued from Texas flooding Hundreds of cattle rescued from Texas flooding One onlooker said it looked like "a taste of the Old West coming back" as hundreds of cattle passed by Dayton, Texas. A group of cowboys and law enforcement officers worked to rescue the animals from their flooded home. Nation 58 minutes ago News Monday's forecast: Heavy rain from D.C. to Boston Monday's forecast: Heavy rain from D.C. to Boston The national weather forecast for Monday calls for severe weather for much of the U.S. News 1 hour, 6 minutes ago Nation Officers who sat on handcuffed man not indicted Officers who sat on handcuffed man not indicted Man died five days after being subdued on street by Louisiana officers. Nation 1 hour, 28 minutes ago News Car crashes into Los Angeles airport terminal; 3 hurt Car crashes into Los Angeles airport terminal; 3 hurt 9-year-old girl reportedly in serious condition after crash News 1 hour, 42 minutes ago News Komodo dragon bites Omaha zoo worker Komodo dragon bites Omaha zoo worker The worker needed a couple stitches to close up the wound on her hand. News 2 hours, 9 minutes ago Nation Lawmakers pray for Biden family after death of son Beau Lawmakers pray for Biden family after death of son Beau Beau Biden, the 46-year-old son of the vice president, dies after a battle with brain cancer. Nation 2 hours, 11 minutes ago Nation Beau Biden, vice president's son, dies at 46 Beau Biden, vice president's son, dies at 46 Like his father, Vice President Joe Biden, Beau Biden devoted his life to public service. The Iraq war veteran and former Delaware attorney general died of brain cancer. Nation 2 hours, 13 minutes ago Washington Ordinary Del. folks honor Beau Biden's service Ordinary Del. folks honor Beau Biden's service Residents mourn "what he could have done for his state." Washington 2 hours, 28 minutes ago Washington Beau Biden: Delaware mourns 'public servant, patriot' Beau Biden: Delaware mourns 'public servant, patriot' "He lived his life as he should, serving his family, his faith and his county. What more could you ask of someone?" Washington 2 hours, 55 minutes ago Elections Six things to know about Lindsey Graham Six things to know about Lindsey Graham Six things to know about the South Carolina Republican who's expected to launch his White House campaign on Monday. Elections 2 hours, 59 minutes ago TV Critic's Corner: 'So You Think You Can Dance' is back Critic's Corner: 'So You Think You Can Dance' is back USA TODAY's Robert Bianco previews 'So You Think You Can Dance' for Monday, June 1st. TV 3 hours, 3 minutes ago Weather Texas flood cleanup begins at laundromat Texas flood cleanup begins at laundromat Wash Day Laundry in Wimberley was one of several services offering free clothes cleaning. Weather 3 hours, 7 minutes ago Weather Below-average hurricane season could bring high costs Below-average hurricane season could bring high costs In a below-average hurricane season you can expect anywhere from six to 11 named-storms. But a single storm can still do plenty damage. Weather 3 hours, 16 minutes ago Nation Here's what happens when the Patriot Act expires tonight Here's what happens when the Patriot Act expires tonight There is more at stake than just the NSA's controversial mass collection of phone data. Nation 3 hours, 19 minutes ago Nation Now Former Marine holds plank for 5 hours, breaks world record Former Marine holds plank for 5 hours, breaks world record If holding a plank for a minute sounds rough, imagine doing it for five hours, 15 minutes and 15 seconds. Nation Now 3 hours, 19 minutes ago News Biker in Waco shootout files civil rights lawsuit Biker in Waco shootout files civil rights lawsuit A 30-year old father and former firefighter who is also a member of a motorcycle club has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit alleging he was illegally swept up in the police dragnet following this month's Twin Peaks biker shootout in Waco. News 3 hours, 23 minutes ago Weather Monday's forecast: Heavy rain from D.C. to Boston Monday's forecast: Heavy rain from D.C. to Boston The national weather forecast for Monday, June 1st calls for severe weather for much of the U.S., including heavy rain from D.C. to Boston and showers in the Pacific Northwest. Weather 3 hours, 32 minutes ago Nation Your Take: USA TODAY's top reader photo of the day Your Take: USA TODAY's top reader photo of the day A rainbow emerges over the Chicago skyline. Nation 2 days, 14 hours ago

Mon, 01 Jun 2015 04:43:00 +0200usaToday (en)

Hundreds of cattle rescued from Texas flooding. One onlooker said it looked like "a taste of the Old West coming back" as hundreds of cattle passed by Dayton, Texas. A group of cowboys and law enforcement officers worked to rescue the animals from their flooded home.

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Mon, 01 Jun 2015 02:43:00 +0200usaToday (en)

Beau Biden, vice president's son, dies at 46. Like his father, Vice President Joe Biden, Beau Biden devoted his life to public service. The Iraq war veteran and former Delaware attorney general died of brain cancer. Beau Biden, vice president's son, dies at 46 Like his father, Vice President Joe....

Flash flood warnings issued for Dallas area

Sun, 31 May 2015 01:45:00 +0200azcentral (en)

STORMS WREAK HAVOC IN TEXAS Rescuers carry man with Down syndrome from flooded home | 02:38. Rescue workers helped an entire family evacuate from their home in Dallas early Friday morning, even carrying one young man out of the house. One woman said she is "mad" and doesn't understand why efforts to stop the flooding haven't worked.

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Sun, 31 May 2015 01:39:00 +0200usaToday (en)

5 most incredible discoveries of the week Evidence of the first known murder and an unlikely cancer killer make the list. Check out this story on USA TODAY.com: http://usat.

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Sun, 31 May 2015 01:39:00 +0200usaToday (en)

Two-thirds of likely Republican caucusgoers view Walker favorably, the highest in the poll, including nearly a third of respondents who view him very favorably. Walker is now more solidly the front-runner than in a January Iowa Poll, when he had 15% and was a lone percentage point ahead of Paul, a....

Flash flood warnings issued for Dallas area

Sun, 31 May 2015 01:39:00 +0200usaToday (en)

STORMS WREAK HAVOC IN TEXAS Rescuers carry man with Down syndrome from flooded home | 02:38. Rescue workers helped an entire family evacuate from their home in Dallas early Friday morning, even carrying one young man out of the house. One woman said she is "mad" and doesn't understand why efforts to stop the flooding haven't worked.

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Sun, 31 May 2015 01:39:00 +0200usaToday (en)

FORT MYERS, Fla. — The death toll continues to rise as carbon monoxide poisoning claims more people in the wake of one of the most powerful natural acts in Southwest Florida history. Nearly half a million are without power, and some people living on barrier islands have been without clean water or food for days.

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Fri, 29 May 2015 01:41:00 +0200usaToday (en)

A flood warning continued for the west fork of the San Jacinto near Porter, according to the National Weather Service. Experts says the river to crest near 31 feet and remain above 24-foot flood levels through the weekend. Elsewhere, officials say low-lying homes along the Colorado and Brazos rivers....

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Fri, 29 May 2015 01:41:00 +0200usaToday (en)

He's the eye in the sky watching over the 1.6 million acres of the Kaibab National Forest, and he does it all from a 7-foot by 7-foot observation room at 9,500 feet elevation. "I'm looking for smoke and it's hard," said Jeff Newton, a wildfire lookout for the Kaibab National Forest. "It's like looking for a needle in a haystack.

Nation Voices: Scene in Texas reminded me of Lebanon war

Thu, 28 May 2015 01:08:00 +0200usaToday (en)

WIMBERLEY, Texas – The scene was eerily familiar: flattened homes, splintered roofs, bathtubs in trees or front lawns, crushed cars impaled by trees. I'd seen this level of destruction in southern Lebanon during the 2006 Hezbollah-Israeli war. I'd seen it in Moore, Okla.

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WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court agreed Tuesday to define what it meant by "one person, one vote" a half century ago. The justices will consider a challenge brought by two rural voters in Texas who claim their state Senate ballots carry less weight than those cast in urban areas with large numbers of non-citizens ineligible to vote.

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Gordon Brown appeals for Syrian students. British ex-prime minister Gordon Brown launched an appeal in his role as UN education envoy to raise $100 million in aid for Syrian students who have taken refuge in Lebanon. Video provided by AFP Gordon Brown appeals for Syrian students British ex-prime....

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Cutting the cord is a momentous event in a baby's life. For nine months, the developing fetus is attached to its mother by the umbilical cord. Then, moments after birth, that cord is severed. Now, research suggests there may be benefits to keeping mom and baby attached a few minutes longer.

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DETROIT — A company whose gasoline tanker was involved in a fiery crash on I-75 here was cited 11 times within the past two years for equipment and other violations — including having faulty brakes on vehicles — according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

America: Five killed in Texas and Oklahoma floods, Houston on alert

Tue, 26 May 2015 09:48:00 +0200standardmedia (en)

USA : Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Monday likened the ferocity of flash flooding that left at least five people dead in Texas and Oklahoma to a tsunami, and authorities said a dam had given way in a state park. Abbott declared states of disaster in 24 counties and flew over the area south of Austin....

Tornado, floods as storms wreck havoc from Mexico to the US Great Lakes

Tue, 26 May 2015 00:34:00 +0200brisbanetimes (en)

The state has been pounded by tornadoes, heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and flooding that forced evacuations and rooftop rescues and left thousands of residents without electrical power. In declaring the states of disaster in 24 counties, Texas Governor Greg Abbott said: "The State of Texas has taken....

Tornado, floods as storms wreck havoc from Mexico to the US Great Lakes

Tue, 26 May 2015 00:18:00 +0200smh (en)

The state has been pounded by tornadoes, heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and flooding that forced evacuations and rooftop rescues and left thousands of residents without electrical power. In declaring the states of disaster in 24 counties, Texas Governor Greg Abbott said: "The State of Texas has taken....

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Fmr. Investigator: Biker Wars 'Not Going to End' Following the fatal gun battle between rival gangs in Waco, Texas Sunday, a former motorcycle gang investigator says these turf wars are nothing new. The ex-head of the Minnesota Hell's Angels also adds perspective. (May 18) Fmr.

Nepal: Landslides the new threat

Thu, 30 Apr 2015 03:14:00 +0200nzherald (en)

In the aftermath of the Nepal earthquake comes another deadly threat - landslides. The April 25 quake, which struck 80km northwest of Kathmandu, has left more than 5200 people dead, with at least 250 people still missing. But the risk of landslides - capable of burying whole towns under tonnes of....