Twister levels Kansas town

Twister_levels_Kansas_townAbout 100 homes, schools and churches were destroyed by a tornado that ripped through Chapman, Kansas, Wednesday night. (June 12)

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Powerful storms rip through N.Y., kill one

Powerful_storms_rip_through_N.Y.,_kill_oneStifling heat prompted schools to send students home early and triggered strong thunderstorms that toppled trees, killing a logger and leaving as many as 50,000 homes and businesses without power in upstate New York. (June 11)

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Raw Video: Iowa town under water

Raw_Video:_Iowa_town_under_waterFlooding problems continue to plague Iowa where nine rivers are at or above historical flood levels. The governor has declared 55 of the state's 99 counties as disaster areas. (June 13)

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Raw video: Stormchasers caught in Iowa twister

Raw_video:_Stormchasers_caught_in_Iowa_twisterGripping amateur video caught a tornado that passed right over a vehicle in Iowa on Wednesday. The same storm system was responsible for the deaths of four Boy Scouts nearby. (June 12)

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Raw video: Scout campground after tornado

Raw_video:_Scout_campground_after_tornadoPhotographers Thursday were given a tour of the storm damage at the Little Sioux Campground in Iowa, after a tornado struck, killing four Boy Scouts. (June 12)

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Volunteers help keep Cedar Falls dry

Volunteers_help_keep_Cedar_Falls_dryA sandbagged levee was preventing a swollen river from spilling over its banks and flooding a northeastern Iowa city, but officials on Wednesday asked for additional volunteers to help shore it up as more rain loomed. (June 11)

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Was Boy Scout's camp 'prepared' for twister?

Was_Boy_Scouts_camp_prepared_for_twister?Questions are being raised about why the Boy Scouts did not have a shelter at a western Iowa camp that was hit by a tornado. Four teen scouts were killed and 48 others were injured by the twister. (June 13)

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Raw Video: Tornado touches down

Raw_Video:_Tornado_touches_downA brief tornado hit Valentine, Nebraska, this weekend. No one was hurt but the storm also produced hail more than an inch in diameter. (July 6)

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Scouts hold vigil for tornado victims, heroes

Scouts_hold_vigil_for_tornado_victims,_heroesDozens of scouts and others gathered for a flag ceremony and vigil at a World War II monument in Omaha, nebraska, Thursday night to remember the victims of a deadly tornado at a scout ranch and pay tribute to those who helped in the aftermath. (June 12)

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Desert monsoon wreaks havoc in Arizona town

Desert_monsoon_wreaks_havoc_in_Arizona_townThe town of Mesa, Arizona is cleaning itself up after an isolated monsoon storm. It damaged homes and businesses, and forced officials to issue a flash flood warning for the Phoenix, Arizona area on Monday evening. (July 22)

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Iowa rescuers save animals from flooded homes

Iowa_rescuers_save_animals_from_flooded_homesThe Humane Society of the United States is on the ground in Cedar Rapids facing the aftermath of the worst flooding Iowa has ever seen. (June 16)

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First Person: Scout describes tornado

First_Person:_Scout_describes_tornadoNebraska Boy Scout Zach Jessen was among dozens of teens who were camping in Iowa Wednesday night when a tornado stuck their campground. Four boys were killed, many others were hurt. (June 12)

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Communities fight to limit damage from floods

Communities_fight_to_limit_damage_from_floodsPeople across the Midwest continue to fill sandbags and do whatever they can to keep floodwaters out of their homes and communities. (June 11)

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Four Days in the Flood Zone

Four_Days_in_the_Flood_ZoneIn the flood-ravaged Midwest, every new day brings new challenges for people living along the Mississippi River. Over the last four days, the AP visited four towns to see how each is dealing differently with the fight against Mother Nature. (June 19)

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Feds: 27 levees could overflow if sandbags fail

Feds:_27_levees_could_overflow_if_sandbags_failThe Federal Government has released a map showing 27 areas where they're worried levees along the Mississippi River could overflow due to rising water levels. (June 17)

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Cedar Rapids remains a city under water

Cedar_Rapids_remains_a_city_under_waterThe view from above says it all, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is drenched and it may be weeks or months until it dries out completely. (June 14)

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Levels of Function in Spinal Cord Injury

Levels_of_Function_in_Spinal_Cord_InjurySpinal cord injuries range from minor to severe, the labeling of these injuries can sometimes be confusing. This video explains the different severities of these labels, as well as exactly what areas are affected by these injuries. Please visit http://BrainAndSpinalCord.org for more information.

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First Person: Iowa hospital evacuated

First_Person:_Iowa_hospital_evacuatedHigh water has flooded a hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, forcing officials to move patients to other facilities. (June 13)

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Tornado confirmed in 9 NH towns

Tornado_confirmed_in_9_NH_townsIn central New Hampshire, the cries from a 3-month-old baby led to the boy's rescue in the rubble of a flattened home. His grandmother was killed and the grandfather was blown out of the home. At least a half dozen homes were destroyed. (July 25)

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Downstream towns prepare for floods

Downstream_towns_prepare_for_floodsTowns and cities lying downstream of this week's massive flooding are getting ready for the water to hit them as it makes its way to the Mississippi River. (June 12)

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