Europe Watches as Hurricane Erin Crosses the Atlantic

It won’t be a hurricane much longer, but the storm could still make an impact next week.

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Tourists Evacuated as Crete Wildfire Spreads

The authorities evacuated around 1,500 people, most of them tourists, as firefighters struggled against heavy winds to bring the flames under control.

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How a Birthday Boat Ride on Lake Tahoe Turned Tragic

Eight people died when a surprise storm caused dangerous waves on the lake along the California-Nevada border, upending boats and tossing passengers into the frigid water.

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3 Dead in Central New York After Severe Storms Lash the Area

Three people, including 6-year-old sisters, were killed after trees fell on homes during severe weather that struck early on Sunday, officials said.

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Bayesian Superyacht Carrying Mike Lynch Sank After ‘Extreme’ Wind Gust, Report Says

An official report into last year’s yacht tragedy, which killed seven, found that the boat could easily capsize in high winds. Its towering mast made it more vulnerable.

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Bayesian Superyacht Sank After ‘Extreme’ Wind Gust, Report Says

An official report into last year’s yacht tragedy, which killed seven, found that the boat could easily capsize in high winds. Its towering mast made it more vulnerable.

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Storm Leaves Thousands Without Power in Northeast, U.S. and Canada

The storm system brought destructive winds to the state, knocking down trees and power lines.

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Beijing Tells City Residents to Stay Home as Strong Winds Hit China

The city of Beijing advised residents to stay home as forecasters said the winds could be the city’s strongest in April in 70 years.

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Storm Stalled Over Central U.S. Brings Another Day of Rain and Flooding

More than 30 tornadoes have already swept across the region, and at least seven people were killed in three states. Much of Kentucky was under a flash flood warning.

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Your Home Is Vulnerable to Extreme Weather. Here’s How to Protect It.

Here are some tips on how to defend your home against floodwaters, dangerous winds and wildfires.

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