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Flood advisory issued
The National Weather Service has issued an urban and small stream flood advisory for most of The Morning Call's coverage areas. Flooding along small streams and creeks is likely in parts of Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Chester, Lehigh, Monroe, Montgomery and...Tags: Bodies of Water, Rivers
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Dolly downgraded to tropical storm in south Texas
Associated PressHurricane Dolly barreled into South Texas on Wednesday, lashing the coast with winds up to 100 mph (161 kph) and dumping heavy rain that flooded some low-lying areas but spared levees along the heavily populated Rio Grande Valley. Authorities had...Tags: Illegal Immigrants, Fires, Energy Resources, Tropical Storms, Brownsville
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Hurricane Dolly slams into Texas
Associated Press WriterBROWNSVILLE, Texas (AP) _ Hurricane Dolly gathered strength and slammed into the South Texas coast Wednesday with punishing rain and winds of 100 mph, blowing down signs, damaging an apartment complex and knocking out power to thousands. But local...Tags: Industrial Accidents, Energy Resources, Employees, Tropical Storms, Superman
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AP top news in Iowa at 4:58 p.m. CDT
The Iowa Board of Regents on Tuesday reopened its investigation of how the University of Iowa handled its inquiry into the alleged sexual assault of a woman by two football players. The board took action after learning about letters sent by the mother...Tags: Defense, Heads of State, Road Transportation, Transportation, Colleges and Universities
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Lawmakers want more money to gauge levee risks
Associated Press WriterHeavy flooding across the Midwest last month is leading to calls in Congress for more money to ensure the safety of levees around the country. "I believe these tragic floods have served as a wake-up call," Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., said Wednesday at...Tags: Defense, Richard Durbin, National Government, Missouri, Government
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News from around Wisconsin at 6:58 p.m. CDT
Green Bay Packers president and CEO Mark Murphy knows what to expect at Thursday's shareholders meeting -- plenty of questions about Brett Favre. "Obviously, there's an issue that's foremost in most people's minds so that's something obviously we'll...Tags: Defense, Consumer Confidence, Healthcare Policies, Football, Local Authority
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Weak economy, mild weather sap commodities boom
AP Business WriterOnly a month ago, sizzling commodities prices seemed destined to soar higher with record-breaking rallies in crude oil and corn. But now the boom appears to be taking a breather, cooled by a weakening economy and a milder Mother Nature. In just seven...Tags: Market and Exchange, Jason Ward, Energy, Emergency Incidents, Ethanol
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Flooding closes section of Thruway
State Police say the New York State Thruway is closed in both directions between exits 26 and 27 because of roadway flooding caused by heavy rain. Traffic is being diverted onto Route 5 between Schenectady and Amsterdam. No accidents were reported....Tags: Natural Disasters, New York, New York Weather, Disasters, Weather Reports
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Flash flood watch issued for region
By a Sun reporterThe National Weather Service this morning issued a flash flood watch for parts of Maryland, Washington and Virginia starting this afternoon and lasting into the night. Forecasters said in a statement that the heaviest rain could affect the Interstate 95...Tags: Virginia, Maryland, Baltimore Weather, Weather Reports
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City flood repairs in Martinsville cost $1.6M
Martinsville's city engineer says the cost of repairing flood-damaged city property is expected to exceed $1.6 million. Ross Holloway says the most expensive repair will be the removal of sand from the city's storm sewer system. That cost is estimated...Tags: Indiana, Martinsville (Martinsville, Virginia), Federal Emergency Management Agency
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