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US: Coyote Fire Spreads in El Dorado County, California

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US: 800 National Guard Deployed in Washington D.C. Amid Low Crime Rates

President Trump declared a “crime emergency” despite D.C.’s 30-year low crime rate, seized control of its police for 30 days, and deployed 800 National Guard troops to patrol key areas like Union Station, the National Mall, and nightlife districts.

US: Funnel Cloud Spotted Over Southeast Colorado Springs in Colorado

A funnel cloud formed over southeast Colorado Springs on Friday, June 6.

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A funnel cloud formed over southeast Colorado Springs on Friday, June 6.

Singer Joe Yamanaka dies

Singer Joe Yamanaka dies

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows singer Joe Yamanaka singing the theme song of the 1977 Japanese movie ''Ningen no Shomei'' (Proof of the Man) during the recording of its soundtrack in Roppongi, Tokyo, in July 1977. Yamanaka died of lung cancer on Aug. 7, 2011 at age 64.

Singer Joe Yamanaka dies

Singer Joe Yamanaka dies

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows singer Joe Yamanaka singing the theme song of the 1977 Japanese movie ''Ningen no Shomei'' (Proof of the Man) during the recording of its soundtrack in Roppongi, Tokyo, in July 1977. Yamanaka died of lung cancer on Aug. 7, 2011 at age 64. (Kyodo)