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Tropical Storm Calvin Passes over Hawaii and Leaves Minor Flooding in its Wake

HONOLULU (AP) — Tropical Storm Calvin brought high surf, heavy rain and gusts to parts of Hawaii`s Big Island on Wednesday, inflicting only minor damage. By late morning, the storm had passed to the west and the National Weather Service …

Tornadoes Reported in Texas Panhandle, No Injuries Reported

AMARILLO, Texas (AP) — Several suspected tornadoes touched down Saturday afternoon in the Texas Panhandle between Lubbock and Amarillo, according to the National Weather Service, but no injuries or fatalities were reported. Two possible tornadoes touched down south of Amarillo, …

Oklahoma Quakes Rattle Nerves But Cause Little Damage

Nineteen earthquakes have shaken parts of the Oklahoma City area over the last seven days, causing little damage but fraying more than a few nerves. The Oklahoman reports that the largest earthquake had a magnitude of 3.8, strong enough to …

Propane Tanks Set on Fire in New Hampshire Arson

Manchester, N.H., officials are investigating an arson in which somebody turned on three propane tanks and set them on fire. Officials say they were called to a Gilford Street address shortly before 4:30 a.m. Saturday by residents who were awakened …

Largest Colorado Quake Since 1973 Shakes Homes

The strongest earthquake to strike Colorado in almost 40 years shook awake hundreds of people, toppled groceries off shelves and caused minor damage to homes in the southern part of the state and in northern New Mexico. No injuries were …