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Worlds largest motorcycle rally roars into Sturgis as bikers flood tiny U.S. town

Worlds largest motorcycle rally roars into Sturgis as bikers flood tiny U.S. town

The 86th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally draws 500,000 riders to South Dakota's Black Hills with Lainey Wilson headlining and new Harley-Davidson debuts.
8/8/2026
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Heartbroken fathers find divine hope in secret notes left by girls killed in Camp Mystic flood

Heartbroken fathers find divine hope in secret notes left by girls killed in Camp Mystic flood

Fathers of Camp Mystic flash flood victims share how secret journals filled with Bible verses and deep faith bring comfort to their grieving families.
8/8/2026
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A fast-moving wildfire forces more than 20,000 people to evacuate in western Canada | CNN

A fast-moving wildfire forces more than 20,000 people to evacuate in western Canada | CNN

More than 20,000 people were ordered to leave their homes overnight in western Canada as a fast-moving wildfire grew rapidly and raced toward towns along British Columbias Okanagan Lake, destroying homes in its path.
8/8/2026
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Fast-moving Canada wildfire doubles in size forcing thousands to flee homes

Fast-moving Canada wildfire doubles in size forcing thousands to flee homes

The Bald Range wildfire in British Columbia, still considered "out of control", has spread to more than 36 sq miles (95 sq km).
8/8/2026
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Moment earthquake shakes hospital operating room in Japan

Moment earthquake shakes hospital operating room in Japan

Security camera footage shows doctors shielding a patient on the operating table as last month's magnitude 6.8 quake shook Kumamoto General Hospital.
8/7/2026
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Spokane wildfire arson suspect waited for dry, windy day to start blaze, police say

Spokane wildfire arson suspect waited for dry, windy day to start blaze, police say

Aaron Farinacci is accused of setting the Old Trails Fire, the largest of three burning around the city that have destroyed hundreds of buildings.
8/7/2026
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Wildfire-ravaged habitats could take centuries to recover, environmentalists say

Wildfire-ravaged habitats could take centuries to recover, environmentalists say

Habitats belonging to snakes and rare moths have been destroyed after the wildfires this summer.
8/6/2026
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Firms affected by Cairngorms wildfire offered support from 3m fund

Firms affected by Cairngorms wildfire offered support from 3m fund

The Scottish government says the grants will offer firms "immediate relief".
8/6/2026
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Eyewitness describes suspicious encounter that helped launch Washington wildfire arson probe

Eyewitness describes suspicious encounter that helped launch Washington wildfire arson probe

A Washington grandfather says he spotted a stranger bent over near railroad tracks minutes before smoke erupted and the Old Trails Fire ignited.
8/6/2026
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Israel strikes south Lebanon after first evacuation warning in weeks

Israel strikes south Lebanon after first evacuation warning in weeks

Lebanon's health ministry says one person was killed in the strikes, which the Israeli military says were a response to a Hezbollah ceasefire violation.
8/5/2026
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Washington wildfire arson suspect previously charged with first-degree murder, records show

Washington wildfire arson suspect previously charged with first-degree murder, records show

Aaron Farinacci, charged with first-degree arson in Spokane's Old Trails Fire, previously pleaded guilty to manslaughter in a 2010 Arizona homicide.
8/4/2026
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Watch: Evacuations as Guatemala volcano erupts

Watch: Evacuations as Guatemala volcano erupts

The Fuego volcano is located near Escuintla, Chimaltenango, and Sacatepquez.
8/4/2026
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Guatemala volcano eruption sends lava spewing into the air

Guatemala volcano eruption sends lava spewing into the air

The Fuego stratovolcano is one of the most active in Central America and popular with hikers.
8/4/2026
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Washington man arrested on arson charge tied to devastating Spokane wildfire

Washington man arrested on arson charge tied to devastating Spokane wildfire

A man was arrested and charged with arson on Monday in connection with the Old Trails Fire in the Spokane area in Washington state, police said.
8/4/2026
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Thunderstorms and flash flood risk on final day of UK heatwave

Thunderstorms and flash flood risk on final day of UK heatwave

More places in southern and eastern England are expected to reach heatwave criteria on Tuesday but cooler temperatures are on the horizon.
8/3/2026
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