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Joe Sutton, CNN

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At least 18 people are dead after tornado-spawning storms strike the central US on Memorial Day weekend

At least 18 people, including four children, are dead in four states after suspected tornadoes struck the central United States overnight and as millions face continued severe weather threats through the remainder of the Memorial Day weekend.

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Multiple fatalities after tornado rips through rural Iowa city, official says, as severe storms rake the Midwest

Multiple fatalities have been reported after several tornadoes tore across western Iowa on Tuesday afternoon, causing major damage to at least one small city, officials said, as robust storms rake across the Midwest.

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Tornado-spawning storms left multiple people dead in Iowa and now threaten cities from Texas to Vermont

Some Iowa communities are waking up Wednesday to sift through the rubble of now-unrecognizable homes and mourn the deaths of neighbors who were killed by a series of tornado-spawning storms that tore through the Midwest Tuesday and now threaten a much broader swath of the US.

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Colossal wildfires burn across Canada, driving thousands of people to evacuate with kids, pets and precious belongings

Colossal wildfires burning across Canada over the last week have driven thousands of people to evacuate with their kids, pets and precious belongings in tow – many uncertain when they may be able to return home.

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At least 4 dead in Houston as destructive storms lash Texas and Louisiana with strong winds and flood threats

At least four people are dead in Houston after hurricane-force winds and torrential rains tore a damaging path through the city Thursday – part of a lashing storm system that is bringing life-threatening flooding and power outages to parts of the South.

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Hurricane-force wind gusts in Houston kill 4, smash skyscrapers and cut power to hundreds of thousands

A destructive complex of storms with hurricane-force wind gusts tore through Texas and downtown Houston Thursday, leaving at least four dead and hundreds of thousands without power, before racing into Louisiana Friday where it caused even more damage.

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Small fiery plane crash along Nashville’s I-40 kills all 5 people on board

A small plane burst into flames as it careened into a shoulder of Nashville’s Interstate 40 Monday night, killing all five people on board and prompting the partial closure of the highway as officials investigated the scene, police said.

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Deadly Texas wildfire torches 1 million acres – largest blaze in state history – more infernos rage out of control

The Smokehouse Creek Fire has grown to more than 1 million acres in Texas, making it the largest fire on record in the state – surpassing the East Amarillo Complex fire in 2006. It is just 3% contained, fire officials said Thursday morning.

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An explosive Texas fire more than doubles in size as it threatens towns and forces evacuations

A massive blaze that’s raging out of control is threatening Texas Panhandle towns and forcing residents to evacuate.

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Colorado city pays $1.9 million settlement after officers drew weapons on Black family in mix-up over stolen vehicle

The Colorado city of Aurora said Monday it has reached a $1.9 million settlement with a Black family who had guns drawn on them in a stolen vehicle mix-up in 2020.