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Dixie Fire grows to over 540,000 acres, prompts new round of evacuations

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Dixie Fire grows to over 540,000 acres, prompts new round of evacuations

The Dixie Fire has grown to over 540,000 acres since it started in mid-July, according to an update released Saturday.

Judge orders Biden administration to reinstate 'remain in Mexico' policy

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Judge orders Biden administration to reinstate 'remain in Mexico' policy

Tropical Storm Grace forms in Atlantic

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Tropical Storm Grace forms in Atlantic

Reports: Taliban takes key northern Afghan city of Mazar-i-Sharif

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Reports: Taliban takes key northern Afghan city of Mazar-i-Sharif

Biden administration urges Florida, Texas to reverse school mask mandate bans

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Biden administration urges Florida, Texas to reverse school mask mandate bans

Aug. 14 (UPI) -- U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona sent letters to Republican governors in Florida and Texas, urging them to reverse rules banning school mask mandates.

Australia's New South Wales put into strict lockdown as COVID-19 cases spike

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Australia's New South Wales put into strict lockdown as COVID-19 cases spike

Aug. 14 (UPI) -- The Australian state of New South Wales was placed in a strict, weeklong lockdown Saturday after local health officials recorded the highest number of new COVID-19 cases seen in a single day.

7.2-magnitude earthquake hits Haiti; at least 225 dead

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7.2-magnitude earthquake hits Haiti; at least 225 dead

Aug. 14 (UPI) -- A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti early Saturday, leaving at least 225 dead and many others wounded or missing, local officials said.

Texas to spend $25 million on 2-mile concrete barrier at border

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Texas to spend $25 million on 2-mile concrete barrier at border

Aug. 14 (UPI) -- The Texas Department of Transportation is set to pay nearly $25 million for the construction of a nearly 2-mile concrete barrier along the border in Eagle Pass.

Fred weakens to tropical wave, expected to restrengthen before U.S. landfall

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Fred weakens to tropical wave, expected to restrengthen before U.S. landfall

Aug. 13 (UPI) -- Tropical Depression Fred, which is expected to strengthen back into a tropical storm over the weekend, is no longer likely to make direct landfall on the Florida Peninsula, forecasters said Friday.

Russian firefighting plane crashes in Turkey killing 8

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Russian firefighting plane crashes in Turkey killing 8

Aug. 14 (UPI) -- A Russian amphibious firefighting aircraft assisting efforts against Turkey's wildfires crashed Saturday killing all eight aboard, military officials said.

DHS warns of 'heightened threat environment' ahead of Sept. 11 anniversary

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DHS warns of 'heightened threat environment' ahead of Sept. 11 anniversary

Aug. 14 (UPI) -- The Department of Homeland Security has warned of a "heightened threat environment" in the United States leading up to the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks.

On This Day: Israel-Hezbollah war ends in truce

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On This Day: Israel-Hezbollah war ends in truce

Aug. 14 (UPI) -- On Aug. 14, 2006, the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon ended in a truce, effective on this date, after 34 days of fighting.

Black people in U.S. have lower liver transplant survival, study says

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Black people in U.S. have lower liver transplant survival, study says

Black American liver transplant recipients have a lower survival rate than Hispanic or white patients, and a new study suggests that alcohol-related liver disease and insurance coverage are key reasons.

7 injured after lightning strikes North Carolina mountain

U.S. News // 20 hours ago

7 injured after lightning strikes North Carolina mountain

Multiple people were injured in North Carolina around midday Friday after a lightning bolt struck a popular mountain.

Tennessee jury hands down death penalty for murder of deputy

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Tennessee jury hands down death penalty for murder of deputy

Aug. 13 (UPI) -- A Tennessee jury has handed down a death sentence to a man convicted of murdering a Dickson County sheriff's deputy.

N.Y. Assembly drops impeachment probe of Gov. Andrew Cuomo

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N.Y. Assembly drops impeachment probe of Gov. Andrew Cuomo

Aug. 13 (UPI) -- The New York state Assembly plans to suspend its impeachment investigation of Gov. Andrew Cuomo citing his resignation amid sexual harassment allegations, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie said Friday.

U.S. delivers two Chinook helicopters to help Turkey with wildfires

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U.S. delivers two Chinook helicopters to help Turkey with wildfires

Aug. 13 (UPI) -- Two U.S. CH-47 Chinook helicopters have arrived in Turkey to help the country suppress major wildfires, according to a statement from U.S. Ambassador to Turkey David Satterfield.

Washington, D.C., base temporarily locked down over intruder

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Washington, D.C., base temporarily locked down over intruder

Aug. 13 (UPI) -- Officials put a military base in Washington, D.C., on lockdown temporarily Friday after receiving reports of an armed man entering the location.

Canada to require all commercial travelers to be vaccinated

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Canada to require all commercial travelers to be vaccinated

Aug. 13 (UPI) -- The Canadian government announced Friday that it will require all commercial plane, train and boat passengers to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

U.S. warship makes first visit to Egyptian naval base

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U.S. warship makes first visit to Egyptian naval base

Aug. 13 (UPI) -- The USS Monterey visited Egypt's Berenice Naval Base on Thursday, the first time a U.S. warship has pulled into the Red Sea base.

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