3 d. ago Vegas cops shoot dead gym member whose gun malfunctioned as he tried to carry out a mass killing

Police said that the shooter’s gun malfunction ‘saved this from being a mass casualty event’

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5 d. ago At least 27 dead after storms and tornadoes sweep across US midwest

At least 18 of the deaths were in Kentucky as storms spawn tornadoes in Wisconsin and bring a heatwave to TexasStorm systems sweeping across the midwestern US left at least 27 dead in Missouri and Kentucky.Kentucky’s governor, Andy Beshear, said at a briefing in London, Kentucky, that “at least 18” of the deaths were in his state. Many of the deaths in question were reported after a tornado sparked what authorities called a mass casualty event in south-eastern Kentucky. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Mass casualty event declared as Midwest tornadoes kill at least 27

More than two dozen people across Kentucky, Missouri and Virginia were killed as a result of deadly storms that ripped roofs off homes and downed power lines

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6 d. ago Storms kill at least 25 across US including 18 in ‘mass casualty event’ in Kentucky

Storms also kill seven in Missouri, spawn tornadoes in Wisconsin and bring a heatwave to TexasStorm systems sweeping across the midwestern US have left more than 25 dead in Missouri and Kentucky.Kentucky’s governor, Andy Beshear, said at a briefing in London, Kentucky, that “at least 18” of the dead were in his state. At least nine of those deaths were reported after a tornado sparked what authorities called a mass casualty event in south-eastern Kentucky. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Dozens dead after killer tornadoes surge across US in devastating three

Tornadoes have caused a 'mass casualty event' in Kentucky and 'truly, truly horrendous' damage in St Louis, Missouri, with deaths only expected to climb as weather warnings remain

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6 d. ago Kentucky and Missouri tornadoes leave at least 21 dead as toll expected to rise

Tornadoes have caused a 'mass casualty event' in Kentucky and 'truly, truly horrendous' damage in St Louis, Missouri, with deaths only expected to climb as weather warnings remain

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6 d. ago Doctor Who: The Interstellar Song Contest – season two episode six recap

As a song contest on a space station descends into terror, Ncuti Gatwa gives his most disturbing performance yet – and the Doctor in rage mode is terrifyingFor an episode that started out like a joyfully camp romp into the world of Eurovision, Juno Dawson turned in a script that truly had ice in its heart, in just the way the Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) told Kid (Freddie Fox) that the Time Lord now had ice in his hearts.Doctor Who stories often feature alien invasions, conquest, destruction and the desire for revenge, but they have seldom so bleakly painted the determination to carry out a mass casualty terrorism event. That in turn provoked one of the most extreme reactions we have ever seen from the lead character. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Mass casualty event declared as Midwest tornadoes kill at least 23

At least 20 people across Kentucky, Missouri and Virginia were killed as a result of deadly storms that ripped roofs off homes and downed power lines

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6 d. ago Storms kill 20 across US including nine dead in ‘mass casualty event’ in Kentucky

Storms also killed seven in Missouri, spawned tornadoes in Wisconsin and brought a heatwave to TexasStorm systems sweeping across the midwestern US have left more than 20 dead in Missouri and Kentucky.Kentucky’s governor, Andy Beshear, said 14 of the dead were in his state. At least nine of those deaths were reported after a tornado sparked what authorities called a mass casualty event in south-eastern Kentucky. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Storms kill 20 across US including nine in ‘mass casualty event’ in Kentucky

Storms also kill seven in Missouri, spawn tornadoes in Wisconsin and bring a heatwave to TexasStorm systems sweeping across the midwestern US have left more than 20 dead in Missouri and Kentucky.Kentucky’s governor, Andy Beshear, said 14 of the dead were in his state. At least nine of those deaths were reported after a tornado sparked what authorities called a mass casualty event in south-eastern Kentucky. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Storms kill 16 across US including nine dead in ‘mass casualty event’ in Kentucky

Storms also killed seven in Missouri, spawned tornadoes in Wisconsin and brought a heatwave to TexasStorm systems sweeping across the midwestern US have left at least 16 dead, including nine people killed after a tornado sparked what authorities called a mass casualty event in south-eastern Kentucky.Kentucky authorities said there were also severe injuries when a twister tore across Laurel county late on Friday. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago At least one killed in mass casualty event as terrifying images show battered ferry

The US Coast Guard and police swiftly declared the Sunday night tragedy a 'mass casualty event' as they worked through the night to pull people ashore.

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3 w. ago At least one killed in mass casualty event as terrifying images show battered ferry and cops nab boat that fled scene after collision

A convoy of emergency services vehicles with their sirens blaring and lights flashing rushed to the boat ramp as medical helicopters also reportedly descended on the region.

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3 w. ago Mass casualty event in Florida after ferry carrying up to 50 people crashes into private boat near bridge

A convoy of emergency services vehicles with their sirens blaring and lights flashing rushed to the boat ramp as medical helicopters also reportedly descended on the region.

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3 w. ago Boat crashes into ferry in Florida in 'mass casualty event' leaving one dead and 12 hospitalised

A boat has crashed into a ferry in Clearwater, Florida, reportedly running aground. Many people are injured, some critical and one is reported to have died so far. Reports are coming in constantly

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3 w. ago Street party horror as SUV ploughs into huge crowd and kills nine revellers in Vancouver

Police said a 30-year-old man was arrested at the scene following the 'mass casualty incident' at the Lapu Lapu Day event.

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3 w. ago Street party horror as SUV ploughs into huge crowd and kills 'multiple' revellers in Vancouver

Police said a 30-year-old man was arrested at the scene following the 'mass casualty incident' at the Lapu Lapu Day event.

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