Tornado Toll Rises in Mississippi Pontotoc County
A violent storm system swept through Pontotoc County Mississippi killing seven people and injuring dozens. The 23 mile tornado path damaged or destroyed hundreds of homes while authorities confirmed two additional deaths in Pontotoc. Nearby Arkansas also reported a two year old death from a separate twister.
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Lost skiers rescued after night in canyon
Four teenagers lost while skiing and snowboarding at Powder Mountain spent a cold night in Wolf Creek Canyon. They hiked out at dawn, were found cold but unharmed, with snow depths near 9 feet and temperatures in the low 20s. One teen expressed fear of not surviving and missing his mother.
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Quake Jolts San Jose Area 4.4 Magnitude Shakes Bay Area
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake struck 11 miles east of San Jose, San Jose police reported no damage or injuries. Officials expected many calls but described it as similar to a typical Sunday. The quake was recorded by the U S Geological Survey.
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Refugees flee by boat amid Sampit violence on Borneo
Thousands of refugees crowd Sampit port seeking escape from ethnic killings as at least 270 people die in Kalimantan clashes between Dayaks and Madurese migrants. Navy vessels evacuate about 7,500, while 10,000 residents seek shelter outside a police station as gangs rove the area.
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