California governor declares 'proactive' state of emergency as bird flu spreads through dairy cows

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lineup of black and white cows sticking their heads thorough a metal fence with some cows looking at a small black bird standing on the dirt path in front of them
Since H5N1 avian influenza made the unexpected jump from birds to cattle, experts are increasingly worried about human spread.

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Canada's Niagara region declares 'state of emergency' as a million total solar eclipse watchers predicted

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The 2017 total solar eclipse at 100% totality.

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Life-threatening rain, floods, and mudslides rip through California

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California's governor declared a state of emergency as a severe storm system triggered record rainfall, intense flooding, and strong winds. The extreme weather caused mass evacuations and left half a million people without power.

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