Flood fears rise as Midwest floodwaters recede slow
The region braces for more floods as rivers from Missouri to Tennessee swell. The Mississippi near Thebes, Illinois, is forecast to crest at 47.5 feet, while towns along I-44 and I-55 face closures. Coast Guard issues safety advisory for 560 miles of the Lower Mississippi River.
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Iowa Guard aids Missouri flood relief effort
About 45 Iowa National Guard members and 20 vehicles are deployed from Camp Dodge and Oelwein to High Ridge Missouri to provide potable water via purification and transportation. The action comes after the local water plant was contaminated by flooding, affecting roughly 6,500 customers and leaving over 20,000 residents without drinkable water. Governor Branstad coordinates with Homeland Security and emergency management officials to support Missouri authorities.
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Chicago police shooting inquiry draws FBI involvement
Chicago State's Attorney Anita Alvarez said she asked the FBI to join the investigation into the fatal shooting by a Chicago officer responding to a domestic disturbance. Quintonio LeGrier, 19, was shot after advancing with a metal bat. Bettie Jones, 55, was killed accidentally behind him. The case is overseen by the Chicago Independent Police Review Authority.
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M A S H star Wayne Rogers dies at 82
Wayne Rogers the actor who played Captain John McIntyre on M A S H died in Los Angeles from pneumonia complications at 82. An Alabama native and Princeton graduate he co starred with Alan Alda on the long running CBS series which debuted in 1972 and aired 11 seasons with Rogers appearing in 74 episodes.
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Security raids in Belgium and New York target attacks
Belgian police detained six suspects in raids linked to a suspected New Year plot. In western New York Emanuel Lutchman, 25, was arrested for allegedly planning an attack with ISIS contact, while Brussels cancelled fireworks amid ongoing threat and police conducted follow up sweeps.
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