Storm hits near Odessa and Midland with fire and heavy rain
Midland reports say lightning struck a tank farm north of the city, destroying eight storage tanks and taking over two hours to control the blaze with no injuries. NWS notes a strong storm cell over Odessa and heavy rain extending toward Fort Stockton, while Midland saw power outages and hail.
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Saddam expands grip in Middle East as Kuwait falls
Saddam Hussein’s invasion of Kuwait redraws regional power, seizing the capital and undermining Gulf borders. Oil prices soar while U.S. and Soviet leaders face a deepening international crisis with possible economic recession pressures. A GCC alliance had formed to deter further Iraqi moves.
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