Body found in Patapsco River ends Ellicott City flood search
The body of Army National Guard member Eddison Alexander Hermond, 39, was recovered from the Patapsco River after he disappeared while helping a woman during the raging floods near Ellicott City. The catastrophe follows a 2016 flood that devastated Main Street businesses and reshaped the town’s future. Local shop owners express dread about reopening amid recurring flood risks.
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Harvard study says Maria death toll far higher than 64
Harvard T H Chan School researchers estimate at least 4 645 excess deaths occurred in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria with potential surpassing 5 000. The study notes undercounting by the official tally and cites power outages and healthcare disruptions as key factors.
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Immigration rises in GOP primary ads amid 2014 midterms
GOP strategists note immigration now ranks second to pro Trump spots in primary ads with 74 percent supporting DREAMer status and 60 percent opposing a broader border wall. Democrats highlight health care, while both sides stress divergent issue drives among voters in Montana and Arizona contests.
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Lava devours a dozen more homes on Hawaii’s Big Island
Lava flow near Leilani Estates destroys at least 12 more homes while fountaining lava over 200 feet. Existing destruction nears 82 structures including 41 homes. Evacuations continue as Highway 132 closes and Kilauea ash plumes rise nearly three miles. Local resident Petra Wiesenbauer describes losses and displacement.
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