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The Islamic State militant group has claimed responsibility for a knife attack in Solingen, Germany, that killed three people and wounded eight more at a crowded festival marking the city’s 650th anniversary

The Israeli military is issuing evacuation orders for southern Gaza at an unprecedented pace

The Paris Paralympics flame has been lit in the British village of Stoke Mandeville, widely considered the birthplace of the Paralympic Games

The Paris Paralympics flame is arriving

Thousands of people live downstream from dams yet may not always realize the risks

An Associated Press review has found that thousands of people may be paying more for flood insurance or remain unaware of the dangers of dam failures because of conflicting federal policies

Tropical Storm Hone is approaching Hawaii and will likely be a hurricane this weekend

Tropical Storm Hone is approaching Hawaii, bringing wind that could increase wildfire risks

Tropical Storm Hone is approaching Hawaii, bringing wind that could increase wildfire risks

Tropical Storm Hone has increased to a Category 1 hurricane while continuing its steady approach toward Hawaii late Saturday