The National Weather Service says the western Iowa town of Mapleton was hitThe National Weather Service says the western Iowa town of Mapleton was hit hard by a tornado Saturday night. There are no details about injuries yet. Mapleton is about 40 miles southeast of Sioux City, Iowa. (April 9) hard by a tornado Saturday night. There are no details about injuries yet. Mapleton is about 40 miles southeast of Sioux City, Iowa. (April 9).
Dramatic video from Long Beach on Long Island, New York shows a lifeguard tower washing away in high waves. Flooding was also reported in other parts of Long Beach. (Aug. 28)
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