When Tropical Storm Hilary passed through Nevada last August, the rains were seen as both welcome and devastating.
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Iowa's Department of Public Safety says there could be many more people injured. Other severe weather events, such as floods and snowstorms, are expected in other parts of the country.
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Bethlehem: A Celebration of Palestinian Food is a love letter to Kattan's boyhood home — and the scents and flavors that made it a special place to learn how to cook.
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The answers involved career choices, sleep habits, dog greetings — and bologna eating (although to be fully transparent, we must note that was a quirk shared by an uncle and his niece).
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The drills are a warning to Taiwan's new president, who this week called on China in his inaugural address to cease its intimidation of Taiwan.
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A strong gust of wind toppled the stage at a campaign rally Wednesday in the northern Mexican state of Nuevo Leon. In addition to the deaths, at least 60 people were injured.
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It's been neglected for years, say global health advocates. Now it's getting more attention. And USAID has added it to its agenda with a $1.5 million budget line. Dr. Atul Gawande tells why.