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Heavy rains swamp Northeast again as flash flooding claims at least 4 lives in Pennsylvania

The Associated Press WASHINGTON CROSSING, Pa. (AP) — Heavy rains pounded an already saturated Northeast on Sunday for the second time in a week, spurring another round of flash flooding, cancelled airline flights and power outages. In Pennsylvania, a sudden flash flood late Saturday afternoon claimed at least four lives. Officials in Bucks County’s Upper

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European Union and Tunisia announce progress in building economic and trade ties, and on migration

TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — European leaders and Tunisia’s president have announced progress in the building of hoped-for closer economic and trade relations and on measures to combat the often lethal smuggling of migrants across the Mediterranean Sea. The leaders of Italy, the Netherlands and the European Commission on Sunday made their second visit to Tunis

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DeSantis presidential campaign is cutting staff as new financial pressure emerges

By STEVE PEOPLES AP National Political Reporter NEW YORK (AP) — Republican presidential contender Ron DeSantis is cutting campaign staff as he struggles to catch Donald Trump in the GOP’s crowded primary contest while facing sudden financial pressure. DeSantis, the Florida governor, let go fewer than 10 paid staffers late last week. That’s according to

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A flash flood on a Pennsylvania road claims 4 lives; 3 others, including a baby, are missing

The Associated Press WASHINGTON CROSSING, Pa. (AP) — A sudden flash flood swamped a southeastern Pennsylvania road, sweeping several cars away and claiming at least three lives. Four other people, including a 9-month-old child, remained missing, authorities said. Officials in Bucks County’s Upper Makefield Township said torrential rains occurred at about 5:30 p.m. Saturday in

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