Christmas tornadoes kill at least ten across South in Mississippi
Storms on Christmas Eve brought rare Christmastime tornadoes from Mississippi to Tennessee and Arkansas. At least 10 dead, dozens injured, homes and churches destroyed as emergency crews search Benton County and Holly Springs. Residents recount damage and the loss of possessions while prioritizing safety.
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Bobby Watkins
Mississippi
Watkins
Benton County
Tennessee
Arkansas
South
Atlanta
Carolinas
Alabama
New York
Michigan
Mississippi Emergency Management Agency
Greg Flynn
Clarksdale
Mulester Johnson
Johnson
Sean Wagner
Greg Corbin
National Storm Prediction Center
EPA moves Nevada mine toward Superfund listing
The EPA plans adding the World War II era abandoned mine near Yerington to the National Priority List to curb toxic leaks. A 2013 $19.5 million settlement to nearby residents funded cleanup efforts, while opponents question funding and potential federal intervention. The agency seeks a state response by January 29 before proceeding with the NPL designation.
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Nevada
ENO
Nev
U.S
Environmental Protection Agency
Associated Press
Yerington
Reno
Brian Sandoval
NPL
Jared Blumenfeld
San Francisco
Sandoval
Atlantic Richfield Co
BP Seenaat Veal
U.S. Bureau of Land
Safyre’s Christmas Cards Bring Joy After Tragic Fire
An 8-year-old girl from Rotterdam New York who lost her father and two siblings in an arson fire is buoyed by a flood of over a million cards including a White House message. Baking Memories 4 Safyre volunteers will visit shelters to distribute gifts to homeless children, aiming to share Safyre’s joy with others.
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N.Y
Safyre Terry
New York
White House
Baking Memories 4
Safyre
Dolder
David Terry
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