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Sun erupts with 3 huge solar flares, increasing chances of northern lights across U.S.

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Three solar flares burst from the sun toward Earth this week, scientists said, and the enormous beams of energy, light and high-speed particles may increase the odds of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States as they travel closer to our planet. Solar flares are giant eruptions of electromagnetic radiation, including X-rays … Read more

Princess Kate visits northern Italy on first overseas trip after cancer treatment

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Catherine, Princess of Wales, arrived Wednesday in Italy for her first foreign trip since she underwent cancer treatment. Arriving to greet eager crowds in the city of Reggio Emilia, Princess Kate, as she’s widely known, stepped back onto the world stage for the first time in years. Catherine shocked the world when she announced her … Read more

Search suspended for 5 missing crew of ship that overturned near Northern Marianas during typhoon

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SAIPAN, Northern Mariana Islands — The search has been suspended for five missing crew members of a cargo ship that overturned near the Northern Mariana Islands during a typhoon, authorities said Wednesday. Six people were aboard the 145-foot (44-meter) ship, called the Mariana. Divers on April 21 recovered one crew member’s body from the overturned … Read more

Tornadoes in northern Texas leave at least 2 dead and destroy multiple homes

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RUNAWAY BAY, Texas — A tornado-producing thunderstorm left at least two people dead in northern Texas and displaced at least 20 families, with many homes sustaining major damage, authorities said Sunday. At least one person was killed and numerous homes were damaged Saturday night in the town of Runaway Bay, said Wise County Judge J.D. … Read more

Northern Ireland homes evacuated after reports of car bomb explosion

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Police in Northern Ireland on Sunday declared a security alert in the town of Dunmurry, on the outskirts of Belfast, after reports that a car bomb exploded near a police station. Homes in the vicinity have been evacuated and members of the public are advised to avoid the area, the Police Service of Northern Ireland … Read more

Wildfires rage across Georgia and northern Florida amid severe drought

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At least eight wildfires continued to tear through parts of southern Georgia and northern Florida on Thursday amid severe drought conditions in the region. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. As a result, parts of the Southeast are contending with hazardous air quality resulting from the … Read more

ICE nabs accused MS-13 killer hiding in Northern Virginia suburb

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Fairfax County leaders accused of prioritizing illegal immigrant criminal over young girls’ safety Fairfax County leaders face harsh criticism for allegedly prioritizing illegal criminals over the safety of young girls. The discussion centers on Israel Flores Ortiz, an illegal immigrant from El Salvador, convicted of groping nine high school girls after illegally entering the U.S. … Read more