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Rescues underway amid New Mexico flash flooding emergency

The National Weather Service declared a flash flooding emergency in New Mexico on Tuesday after rapid rainfall caused the waters of the Rio Ruidoso to surge over its banks, creating life-threatening conditions. The NWS said multiple water rescues were underway in Ruidoso, saying that a father and two children had been swept away by rushing water in Lincoln County, about 150 miles southeast of ...
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Shootings of Minnesota lawmakers lead to calls for metal detectors in Capitol building

The targeted shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers have sparked discussion about whether more security is necessary to ensure safety in the relatively open State Capitol building, one of the few in the country that does not use metal detectors or X-rays. Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark Hortman were killed and Sen. John Hoffman and his wife Yvette Hoffman were seriously injured after ...
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Tips for camping at the Gorge and a stress-free concert experience

SEATTLE – Nothing says “summer” more than a camping trip with friends or enjoying an outdoor concert. At the storied Gorge Amphitheatre, thousands of people do both each year. Located about two hours southeast from Seattle along the Columbia River Gorge, you can enjoy everything from country music to electronic dance beats, while staying at one of several campsites on the grounds.
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Supreme Court clears way for mass firings at federal agencies

The Trump administration can move forward with plans to slash the federal workforce and dismantle federal agencies, the Supreme Court announced Tuesday. The decision could result in job losses for tens of thousands of employees at agencies including the departments of Housing and Urban Development, State and Treasury.