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US: Speedboat Goes Airborne During Lake Havasu’s Desert Storm Event

During a speed record attempt at Lake Havasu's Desert Storm event on April 26, the Freedom One Racing boat, traveling at 200 mph, went airborne and flipped. According to reports, the two racers on board experienced minor injuries.

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US: Palisades Fire Forces Tens Of Thousands To Evacuate As State Of Emergency Declared 20

A wildfire in California's Pacific Palisades spread rapidly due to Santa Ana winds on Tuesday, January 7, burning more than 15,800 acres with zero containment, prompting thousands to evacuate. More than 1,000 structures were destroyed. Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency to further support the communities impacted by this fire.

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U.S., Japanese NGOs meet over tsunami debris in N. America

PORTLAND, United States - Hiroshi Kaneko (C) and Azusa Kojima (R) of the Japan Environmental Action Network scout for trash on a beach and discuss the problem of marine debris with Dave Pittenger (2nd from R) of the U.S.-based NPO Ocean Conservancy and Cannon Beach City Manager Rich Mays (2nd from L) on Aug. 4, 2012, in Cannon Beach, Oregon. The beach visit kicked off a three-day meeting between the Japanese and U.S. NGOs about debris from the March 2011 tsunami in Japan that is headed for North America.