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California Authorities Say Wildfires Are Only Getting Worse

“I’ve been in the fire service for over 30 years, and I’m horrified at what I’ve seen," said Cal Fire public information officer Jerry Fernandez.
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California Wildfire Evacuees Just Want To 'Go Home'

Some families have returned to find nothing but ashes.
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How To Support Victims In The Aftermath Of Mass Shootings

As a shooting survivor, I have an intimate view on victim support after a mass shooting.
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Recovery In Storm-Torn Puerto Rico Could Take Years, Aid Workers Warn

A week after Hurricane Maria ravaged the island, millions of residents are still in need of aid.
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Across Florida, Schools Transform Into Shelters To Save Those In Hurricane Irma’s Crosshairs

Miami schools alone could shelter 100,000 people from the storm.
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What Should Doctors And Nurses Do When A Shooter Is In The Hospital?

Most people believe doctors and nurses have a special obligation to protect patients even if it means endangering themselves.
By Lisa Rapaport, Reuters

Thousands Hit By Malaria, Dengue As South Asia's Worst Floods In A Decade Recede

About 13,000 people are ill with diarrhea and respiratory infections in densely populated Bangladesh.
By Mohi Narayan, Reuters

Hail the Unsung Heroes of Hurricane Harvey

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Sandra Bullock Makes Huge Donation To Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts

“There are no politics in eight feet of water. There are human beings in eight feet of water."
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Corporations Are Donating Millions To Support Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts

Amazon, Home Depot, Citi Foundation and Walmart are among the many firms that have pledged $1 million or more to the efforts.
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