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A bus carrying wedding guests falls into a river in northern Pakistan, killing 18
Officials say a bus carrying wedding guests fell into the Indus River in northern Pakistan on Tuesday, killing at least 18 peopleWorld - ABC News - November 12 -
Key Colorado River basins could be at a tipping point: Study
Six key watersheds along the Colorado River have become increasingly vulnerable to drought and could be nearing a point of no return, a new study has found. These basins, located in Colorado's ...Politics - The Hill - November 14 -
Raw sewage from new homes being flushed into river
Raw sewage is being dumped into London's rivers from at least 100 homes, a charity finds.Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago -
‘The sores on the fish are nasty’: what’s behind the changes in the Severn river?
Faced with a dearth of data on the impact of local mega farms, volunteers have shown sewage pollution has soared. The sores were unlike anything veteran anglers had seen before. Black, swollen and ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
Pacific Northwest braces for severe weather from 'bomb cyclone' — with an atmospheric river on the way
Severe weather is set to hit opposite ends of the country this week, with a powerful low pressure system — followed by an atmospheric river — set to bring damaging winds, up to 12 inches of rain ...Top stories - NBC News - 4 days ago -
California and Pacific north-west brace for an atmospheric river – but what is it?
Powerful storm is predicted to be strongest region has seen this season, causing ‘life-threatening’ conditions. Northern California and the Pacific north-west are bracing for what is expected to be ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
Atmospheric river set to bring rain and flooding to Pacific Northwest
An atmospheric river is a narrow band of wind that carries immense plumes of moisture, spanning hundreds or even thousands of miles, resembling a vast river in the sky. NBC News' Chase Cain reports ...Top stories - NBC News - 4 days ago -
Power Outages Affect 600,000 in Washington State as Storm Kills at Least 1
A storm system approaching the Northwest with hurricane-force winds was expected to drench the region with rain. At least one death was reported.Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
Milei plan to privatise Argentina river sparks fears among local communities
Communities on Paraná River fear privatisation of waterway operations will destroy way of life . River communities in Argentina fear that Javier Milei’s plans to privatise operations on a key ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
Atmospheric River Brings Rain, Snow and Power Outages to California and West Coast
The “atmospheric river” storm disrupted travel and left at least two people dead in Northern California and the Pacific Northwest.Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
Biden administration offers alternatives for Colorado River’s long-term operations
Biden administration officials on Wednesday announced several potential alternatives for the Colorado River's long-term management, as the expiration date for the current rules approaches. ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
Washington state reels from bomb cyclone as atmospheric river drenches California
Washington state is reeling after a powerful “bomb cyclone” killed two people, knocked out power to half a million customers at its peak and downed trees and power lines.Top stories - NBC News - 2 days ago -
Atmospheric River Shifts South: What to Expect from the Forecast
More extreme rain will fall across the region on Thursday as forecasters warn of the potential for dangerous flooding.Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
Scenes From the Atmospheric River That Drenched California and the Pacific Northwest
The storm, driven by the season’s first major atmospheric river, inundated the region, killing at least three people and causing widespread power outages.Top stories - The New York Times - 40 minutes ago -
Dartmouth sorority, 2 fraternity members charged in death of student found in river
A Dartmouth College sorority and two members of a fraternity were charged in connection with the drowning death of Won Jang, whose body was found over the summer in the Connecticut River following ...Top stories - NBC News - 4 hours ago -
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Maui surfer loses part of leg in shark attack, officials say
The man, 61, was surfing off Waiehu Beach Park when a shark bit him. Witnesses told CBS affiliate Hawaii News Now that other surfers helped him swim back to shore.Top stories - CBS News - November 1 -
Trump and Harris make final push to break US election deadlock
Presidential candidates descend on Pennsylvania as polls in most crucial swing state show a dead heatBusiness - Financial Times - November 5 -
8-2 Buffs roll, still looking for 'our best game'
Deion Sanders watched his Colorado offense put up 49 points on the top scoring defense in the Big 12 on Saturday, but he isn't satisfied. The coach expects dominance in all three phases of the game.Sports - ESPN - 6 days ago -
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‘My legs were getting smashed in. My face was burning’ – This is climate breakdown
You had to drive through the fire to leave. I remember my heart racing. This is Olivia’s story. Location Fort Smith, Canada. Disaster Wood Buffalo Complex fire, 2023. Olivia is Dene , a ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
Caps' Ovechkin out 4-6 weeks with leg fracture
Alex Ovechkin has a broken left fibula and could be out up to six weeks, pausing his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record.Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago