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He was among the first to California’s deadly boat fire. He found a ‘horrific’ sceneThe Sept. 2 fire off Santa Cruz Island claimed 34 lives.CanadaSep 7, 2019
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Trump was wrong to say Dorian threatened Alabama, said NWS. But the NOAA is backing himDonald Trump was wrong, several hurricane advisories have suggested. But now the NOAA is backing him up.WorldSep 6, 2019
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Robert Mugabe dead: Zimbabwe president ruled over period of land reform, hyperinflationRobert Mugabe came under interntional scrutiny for authoritarianism and hyperinflation in the economy.WorldSep 6, 2019
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Hurricane Dorian turns Florida sky purple as it passes state en route to CanadaDorian laid waste to certain islands in the Bahamas, but it also created a spectacular sunset in Florida.WeatherSep 5, 2019
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419 million Facebook records containing user phone numbers exposed online: reportsFacebook used to allow people to search for each other using phone numbers. The numbers are believed to have been exposed before that feature was shut down.WorldSep 5, 2019
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Most Yahoo services back online after email outageYahoo services such as email were disrupted on Wednesday night and into Thursday morning.TechSep 5, 2019
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After labelling Greta Thunberg ‘mentally unstable,’ Maxime Bernier calls her ‘brave’Maxime Bernier said he never meant to denigrate Greta Thunberg by calling her "mentally unstable."PoliticsSep 4, 2019
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HGTV’s Bryan Baeumler sets up GoFundMe to support Bahamas after hurricane DorianParts of the Bahamas have been devastated by hurricane Dorian. Bryan Baeumler has a GoFundMe page where people can send their donations.CanadaSep 4, 2019
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Trump to use $3.6 billion in defence money to build wall, in ‘slap’ to military: senatorOne Democratic senator called the border wall money a "slap in the face to the members of the Armed Forces who serve our country."PoliticsSep 3, 2019
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Newark Airport ‘chaos’ unfolds after airline employee sounds alarm over 2 men: reportsA Newark Airport terminal was evacuated in a chaotic scene.WorldSep 2, 2019
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Kentucky park shooting leaves 1 dead, 2 hurt as function was happening: reportsKentucky's governor described the shooting as producing "multiple casualties" following a dispute.CrimeSep 2, 2019
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California diving boat mayday caller cried, ‘I can’t breathe’ as vessel went up in flamesThe Coast Guard is believed to have received this mayday call when the boat was totally engulfed in flames.Sep 2, 2019
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34 dead after diving boat catches fire in California: U.S. Coast GuardThe U.S. Coast Guard in Los Angeles says 34 people are unaccounted for after a commercial diving boat in California caught on fire early Monday morning.WorldSep 2, 2019
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Hurricane Dorian winds hit max speeds of 220 km/h, could threaten Disney WorldHurricane Dorian could create a storm surge of up to 15 feet above normal levels.WeatherAug 30, 2019
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Anthrax can live in soil for as long as 50 years before it kills grazing animals: expertsAnthrax can lie dormant in soil for decades before it infects animals and kills them.HealthAug 30, 2019
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Forget oxygen — the Amazon’s destruction could threaten rain and food growing: expertsThe Amazon wildfires may not be wiping out the "lungs of the planet," but they could be threatening important rainfall.EnvironmentAug 29, 2019
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Quebec MP says Scheer won’t let MPs introduce abortion bills — but that’s not what he saidQuebec MP Alain Rayes said Andrew Scheer would not allow members to introduce anti-abortion bills, but this doesn't quite reflect the Conservative leader's position.PoliticsAug 28, 2019
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RCMP-involved shooting leaves man armed with knife dead on Fishing Lake First NationThe incident unfolded after police received a report of an armed man who was creating a disturbance outside a homeCanadaAug 27, 2019
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Michigan woman ran for council, hoping to keep her city white. Then she gave upJean Cramer, 67, gave written notification that she no longer wishes to run for council. But she'll still be on the ballot.WorldAug 27, 2019
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Fake California school notice advertises ‘no black people policy,’ FBI investigatingSacramento district officials said the notice was never actually displayed on the high school's website.WorldAug 26, 2019
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Portland grass fire rages in city’s northeast, and wind is making it stronger: reportsThe Portland grass fire is a four-alarm blaze.WorldAug 26, 2019
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Amazon fires turn atmosphere from green to red with carbon monoxide in NASA animationNASA noted that pollutants can travel great distances, and that carbon monoxide in particular can remain in the atmosphere for as long as a month.EnvironmentAug 23, 2019
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Europe’s ban on Canadian fruit could deal a $7 million blow to the industry: dataThe halt on Canadian fruit imports could hit cherry producers especially hard.CanadaAug 23, 2019
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Dump Priyanka Chopra as UNICEF peace ambassador, Pakistani minister urgesPriyanka Chopra had previously tweeted "Jai Hind," which is often taken to mean "victory to India," in support of the Indian Armed Forces.EntertainmentAug 23, 2019
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Justin Trudeau, Emmanuel Macron agree: Amazon wildfires are an ‘international crisis’On the Amazon wildfires, Justin Trudeau and Emmanuel Macron "couldn't agree more."CanadaAug 22, 2019
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