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Dozens dead, nearly 50 missing as heavy rain hits Japan

TOKYO -- Torrents of rainfall and flooding battered a widespread area in southwestern Japan on Saturday, with local media casualty reports climbing quickly. Public broadcaster NHK said 38 people were dead, four were injured seriously and 47 were missing. Television…

3 thrill-seeking travel vloggers killed in waterfall accident

Three young adventurers were killed earlier this week when they fell from the third-highest waterfall in British Columbia, Canada. The social media personalities were known for posting stunning videos and photos of daring feats and travel. The vloggers were part…

North Georgia residents deal with storm impacts Friday

WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - Storms showed their impacts in North Georgia Friday afternoon. Heather Baker captured video of drivers trying to navigate through flash flooding on Cleveland Highway in Dalton. Over in Walker County, what could be serious storm…

U.S. orders non-emergency government personnel to leave Nicaragua

A protester stands at a barricade on the Pan-American highway during a protest against Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega's government in Jinotepe, Nicaragua July 5, 2018. OSWALDO RIVAS/REUTERS The U.S. government on Friday ordered non-emergency government personnel to leave Nicaragua and…

At least 24 killed in town where fireworks disasters are common

TULTEPEC, Mexico -- Grieving emergency personnel in the Mexico City suburb of Tultepec carried the caskets of four comrades through the town's streets Friday as authorities investigated whether an attempt to douse burning fireworks with water may have triggered further blasts…

Station Street sees successes

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Thursday, people gathered on Station Street for First Thursday. "We have an extended happy hour and food, beverage, bluegrass music, all kinds of entertainment for all ages," Stir Restaurant General Manager Don Lyle said. It…

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