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Texas Flooding Death Toll Surpasses 100 as Officials Face Scrutiny Over Canceled Warning System
The death toll from catastrophic flooding across central Texas surged past 100 on Monday, as rescue crews continued searching for dozens of missing individuals swept away by flash floods over the July Fourth weekend. The disaster, centered along the Guadalupe River and particularly devastating to summer camps in Kerr County, has triggered renewed scrutiny over the area's lack of advanced flood warning systems. 
The death toll from catastrophic flooding across central Texas surged past 100 on Monday, as rescue crews continued searching for dozens of missing individuals swept away by flash floods over the July Fourth weekend. The disaster, centered along the Guadalupe River and particularly devastating to summer camps in Kerr County, has triggered renewed scrutiny over the area's lack of advanced flood warning systems. -
Texas Floods Kill 82, Including 28 Children, as Camp Mystic Tragedy Spurs Search and Scrutiny
Catastrophic flooding in central Texas has claimed the lives of at least 82 people, including 28 children, and left dozens missing, as search and rescue efforts intensified Monday around the Guadalupe River in Kerr County. Among the hardest-hit was Camp Mystic, a century-old all-girls summer camp, where 27 campers and counselors are believed to have died after a wall of water swept through the grounds in the early hours of Friday. 
Catastrophic flooding in central Texas has claimed the lives of at least 82 people, including 28 children, and left dozens missing, as search and rescue efforts intensified Monday around the Guadalupe River in Kerr County. Among the hardest-hit was Camp Mystic, a century-old all-girls summer camp, where 27 campers and counselors are believed to have died after a wall of water swept through the grounds in the early hours of Friday. -
Texas Floods Kill at Least 24 as Guadalupe River Surges 40 Feet; Over 20 Campers Still Missing
At least 24 people are dead and more than 20 campers remain missing after catastrophic flooding struck central Texas early Friday morning, overwhelming the Guadalupe River in Kerr County and prompting a massive, ongoing search and rescue mission. Governor Greg Abbott described the effort as a "24/7" operation during a Friday evening press conference, with 237 individuals rescued and hundreds more still unaccounted for. 
At least 24 people are dead and more than 20 campers remain missing after catastrophic flooding struck central Texas early Friday morning, overwhelming the Guadalupe River in Kerr County and prompting a massive, ongoing search and rescue mission. Governor Greg Abbott described the effort as a "24/7" operation during a Friday evening press conference, with 237 individuals rescued and hundreds more still unaccounted for. -
Madre Fire Grows to 52,592 Acres, Becomes Largest Blaze in California This Year
The Madre Fire in San Luis Obispo County has ballooned to over 52,000 acres, becoming the largest wildfire in California so far this year, prompting evacuations across multiple zones and threatening at least 50 structures, according to Cal Fire. Officials reported the blaze was 10% contained as of Friday morning, with 608 personnel assigned to the firefighting effort ahead of the Fourth of July weekend. 
The Madre Fire in San Luis Obispo County has ballooned to over 52,000 acres, becoming the largest wildfire in California so far this year, prompting evacuations across multiple zones and threatening at least 50 structures, according to Cal Fire. Officials reported the blaze was 10% contained as of Friday morning, with 608 personnel assigned to the firefighting effort ahead of the Fourth of July weekend. -
Gunman Set Wildfire, Killed 2 Idaho Firefighters in Sniper Ambush on Canfield Mountain
Two firefighters were killed and a third critically wounded in a sniper-style ambush in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, after a gunman allegedly ignited a wildfire on Canfield Mountain and opened fire on first responders, authorities said Sunday. 
Two firefighters were killed and a third critically wounded in a sniper-style ambush in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, after a gunman allegedly ignited a wildfire on Canfield Mountain and opened fire on first responders, authorities said Sunday. -
California Doctor to Plead Guilty in Matthew Perry Ketamine Overdose Case
A California doctor has agreed to plead guilty to illegally supplying ketamine to actor Matthew Perry prior to the "Friends" star's fatal overdose, federal prosecutors announced Monday. Dr. Salvador Plasencia will plead guilty to four counts of distributing ketamine, each carrying a maximum sentence of 10 years, for a total of up to 40 years in prison. 
A California doctor has agreed to plead guilty to illegally supplying ketamine to actor Matthew Perry prior to the "Friends" star's fatal overdose, federal prosecutors announced Monday. Dr. Salvador Plasencia will plead guilty to four counts of distributing ketamine, each carrying a maximum sentence of 10 years, for a total of up to 40 years in prison. -
Infant, Woman Among 3 Killed in Utah Carnival Shooting; 16-Year-Old Suspect in Custody
A 16-year-old boy was taken into custody late Sunday after allegedly opening fire during a confrontation between two groups at a crowded city carnival, killing three people, including an 8-month-old infant and a bystander woman, authorities said. 
A 16-year-old boy was taken into custody late Sunday after allegedly opening fire during a confrontation between two groups at a crowded city carnival, killing three people, including an 8-month-old infant and a bystander woman, authorities said. -
At Least 5 Dead, 3 Missing in West Virginia Flooding After Torrential Rains Overwhelm Ohio and Marion Counties
Flash floods triggered by sudden, heavy rainfall swept through northern West Virginia Saturday night, killing at least five people and leaving three others missing, according to state and local officials. Governor Patrick Morrisey declared a state of emergency in Ohio and Marion Counties as rescue teams continued search efforts amid widespread infrastructure damage. 
Flash floods triggered by sudden, heavy rainfall swept through northern West Virginia Saturday night, killing at least five people and leaving three others missing, according to state and local officials. Governor Patrick Morrisey declared a state of emergency in Ohio and Marion Counties as rescue teams continued search efforts amid widespread infrastructure damage. -
Air India Plane Carrying 242 Crashes Into Hostel Minutes After Takeoff in Ahmedabad, More Than 200 Killed
At least 30 people were killed and dozens injured when an Air India Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner carrying 242 people crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad on Thursday, authorities and airline officials reported. 
At least 30 people were killed and dozens injured when an Air India Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner carrying 242 people crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad on Thursday, authorities and airline officials reported. -
Gunman Opens Fire at Graz High School, Killing 9 in Austria’s Worst School Rampage
At least nine people were killed and dozens more injured Tuesday when a gunman opened fire at a high school in Graz, Austria, in one of the deadliest school shootings in the country's modern history. Austrian officials later confirmed the suspect also died, bringing the total number of fatalities to 10, including several students aged 14 to 18. 
At least nine people were killed and dozens more injured Tuesday when a gunman opened fire at a high school in Graz, Austria, in one of the deadliest school shootings in the country's modern history. Austrian officials later confirmed the suspect also died, bringing the total number of fatalities to 10, including several students aged 14 to 18.
