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- A look down River Drive as the Mississippi River flows through downtown Davenport, Iowa, Saturday, April 29, 2023. The Upper Mississippi River will rise to near record-high levels as it flows through Wisconsin and Iowa. (Nikos Frazier/Quad City Times via AP)
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Flood concerns rise as Mississippi River crests in Iowa city
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sat,04/29/23-3:30PM , 836 Reads
DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) — The surging Mississippi River was cresting in Iowa on Saturday as melting snow from Minnesota and Wisconsin continues to push up river levels, the National Weather Service said.
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- Much of the famed valley at California’s Yosemite National Park will be temporarily closed starting Friday due to a forecast of flooding. Rising temperatures are melting the Sierra Nevada’s massive snowpack. (April 28)
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Yosemite flood risk, closures block some springtime visitors
By HAVEN DALEY AND AMY TAXIN - Associated Press
Fri,04/28/23-2:42PM , 609 Reads
TWIN BRIDGES, Calif. (AP) — After winter storms dumped massive amounts of snow on California's mountains, visitors to the state's famed Yosemite National Park can catch a glimpse of rushing streams, scenic waterfalls and hillsides covered in white.
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- In an AP interview, National Weather Service meteorologist Carlos Molina says rising temperatures could cause some isolated flooding in California.
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As epic snow melts, a California community braces for floods
By AMY TAXIN AND JAE C. HONG - Associated Press
Tue,04/25/23-6:00AM , 100 Reads
LEMOORE, Calif. (AP) — Ron Caetano is packed and ready to go. His family photos and valuables are in the trailer and he’s put food in carry totes. He moved the rabbits and chickens and their automatic feeders to higher ground.
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Today in History: May 2, Nelson Mandela claims victory
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Mon,04/24/23-5:00AM , 44 Reads
Today in History

Today is Tuesday, May 2, the 122nd day of 2023. There are 243 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History:

On May 2, 1994, Nelson Mandela claimed victory in the wake of South Africa’s first democratic elections; President F.W. de Klerk acknowledged defeat.

On this date:
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