Avalanche survivors cry for help in Afghan plains
Afghan villagers atop rooftops waved as helicopters swept in to rescue survivors after the avalanche that buried homes and livestock. At least 168 killed this week across the region as freezing temperatures hinder aid, with bread bags dropped by Army helicopters aiding hundreds in Panjshir province near Kabul.
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One Week Funding Keeps Homeland Security Open
Congress approved a one week funding measure to avert a partial Homeland Security shutdown. The vote split along party lines with 357-60 in the House and Senate passage followed by Obama’s signature before midnight. The bill aims to fund the agency through Sept. 30 amid fierce political battles and calls for future immigration policy debate.
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Antarctica Ice Melt Could Reshape the World
Antarctic ice loss accelerates as oceans warm, releasing 130 billion tons yearly and threatening sea levels up to 10 feet over a century. NASA and scientists warn that rapid glacier retreat on the Antarctic Peninsula, including Larsen C, signals wider climate change impacts and potential massive iceberg breakups.
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Tyrone Missouri Gun Rampage Kills Seven Then Self
A man described as possibly unhinged after his mother’s death killed seven people in four Tyrone Missouri homes before dying by gunshot in a highway pickup. Authorities say motives remain unclear as relatives are notified. The town of about 50 people remains shaken and residents are urged to lock doors.
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