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'Hero' Police Catch Children Dropped From Burning Building
Police body-worn footage captured a dramatic rescue operation from a burning apartment block in Des Moines, Iowa, early on Tuesday, March 19. In a post to Facebook , Des Moines Police said they had responded to a fire at an apartment complex early on Tuesday morning but were unable to access the third
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Several Injured After School Bus and Car Collide at Covington Intersection
CCTV footage captured the moment a car and school bus collided at an intersection in Covington, Washington, on March 18, leaving two of the car’s occupants in a critical condition and several schoolchildren with minor injuries. In the footage, a red car can be seen travelling on the opposite side of
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Cyclone Trevor Leaves Trail of Destruction in Lockhart River, Queensland
Strong wind and rain from Tropical Cyclone Trevor left a trail of destruction in the town of Lockhart River, Queensland. The category 3 cyclone made landfall in the far north Queensland community on the night of March 19, the Bureau of Meteorology said in a tweet . This drone video and images, shared
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Lone Orca Swims With Dolphins and Humpback Whales in Monterey Bay
The Monterey Bay Whale Watch crew captured video of a lone orca whale swimming alongside Risso’s dolphins and humpbacks in Monterey Bay, California, on March 17. Nancy Black, who operates Monterey Bay Whale Watch, told Storyful the lone killer whale is a male identified as CA49B and known as Richie and
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World Food Programme Staff Assist Mozambique Locals Affected by Post-Cyclone Flooding
Staff with the United Nations’ World Food Programme ( WFP ) transported food and water to Mozambique locals affected by the flooding caused by Cyclone Idai on March 19. This footage shows a glimpse at the destroyed houses in the Mozambique city of Beira, as well as WFP staff commenting on the crisis
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Fire Breaks Out at Spring Training Grounds of Los Angeles Angels
A small fire broke out at the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim spring training facility in Tempe, Arizona, on March 19, according to reports . A small groundskeeping tractor at the Tempe Diablo Stadium caught fire, according to a tweet by ESPN producer Charlie Moynihan. Videos shot by photographer @yoshisawa
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Protesters in Algiers Rally Against President Bouteflika
Protesters in Algiers, including students, teachers, doctors, and lawyers, rallied on March 19 against President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s decision to extend his fourth term, local media reported . The protest took place on the anniversary of the end of the Algerian War of Independence, known as Victory
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Drone Footage Shows Mozambique Neighborhood Devastated by Cyclone Idai
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies ( IFRC ) shared footage on March 18 showing the impact of Cyclone Idai on the Mozambique city of Beira. According to an IFRC press release , the cyclone destroyed communication lines and roads in the city, with a death toll estimated
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Man Caught Stealing Dog From Front Porch of California Home
A family in Reseda, California, appealed for help on March 13 to identify a man who stole their dog from the front porch of their home the previous day. Arvin Galang shared video of the incident on Facebook in the hope of finding the person who took the 10-year-old Yorkshire Terrier named Coco. In the
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Moove Over: Cow Blocks Traffic on New York Expressway
Most New Yorkers are not used to seeing farm animals roam the city streets, which is why some motorists were no doubt confused when a cow was spotted wandering along the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx, New York, on March 19. Police received calls shortly before noon, as the cow was causing traffic
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Skier Channels Superman With Front Flip in the French Alps
Ski enthusiast Aziz Benkrich showed off some of serious moves at La Clusaz in the French Alps recently. The skier launched himself into an impressive ‘Superman Frontflip’ and nailed it. Credit: Aziz Benkrich via Storyful
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SDF Claims to Have Captured Bulk of Islamic State Enclave in Baghuz
The US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces said on March 19 that they were in control of an Islamic State “encampment area” in Baghuz. The SDF said this was “significant progress” but not outright victory, as a group “confined into a tiny area” were continuing to fight. Mustafa Bali, the SDF spokesman, tweeted
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Brave Teen Scares Away Dog Attacking Little Cousin
A CCTV camera outside the Clayborn family home in Chicago, Illinois captured the heart-stopping moment when a dog attacked a young boy on his way to school. Karl left his home and was on his way to school with his sister, Jamese, and cousin, Ciara, when a dog on the street attempted to attack the group
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Florida Firefighters Rescue Woman Trapped in Burning Building
Firefighters in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, bravely went to the rescue of a woman trapped in a burning home on Mar Walt Drive on February 14, bodycam footage shows. Video footage shows personnel responding to the scene of a burning building and breaking a window as smoke pours out. Screams and cries
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Rescuers Evacuate 75-Year-Old Man From Leaking Sailboat off Spanish Coast
A 75-year-old man was saved from his leaking sailboat by Spain’s maritime safety organization, Salvamento Maritimo, in the early hours of March 18. This footage shows the rescue and the American sailboat, Strummer, which had begun to take on water. The sailor can be seen entering a life raft and later
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School Building in East Jerusalem Refugee Camp Demolished Following Objections by Israeli Authorities
A school building under construction in the Shuafat Refugee Camp in East Jerusalem was demolished on March 19 under order of the Israeli authorities, Palestinian media reported . The owner of the building told Ma’an News Agency that he had sought the necessary permits for the building’s construction
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Explosion at Mexico's Popocatepetl Volcano Felt Up to 25 Miles Away
A large explosion at Mexico’s Popocatepetl volcano in central Mexico rattled buildings in nearby towns and cities on the evening of March 18, and produced a column of ash three-quarters of a mile high, officials said . Local media said the explosion was felt as far as the city of Puebla, about 25 miles
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Gas Explosion Rocks Staffordshire Store
A gas explosion rocked a quiet street in Cannock, Staffordshire, England, on the morning of March 17, sending debris hurtling onto a footpath and roadway. A Staffordshire Police report said the explosion occurred in a flat above a Select & Save store at around 10.51am. This footage shows debris being
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At Least Three Workers Killed in Collapse of Mosque Under Construction in Kuwait
At least three people were killed and two others injured when the roof of a mosque under construction in Nahda, Kuwait, collapsed in the early hours of March 19, the Kuwait Fire Service Directorate said . Kuwait’s minister of endowments and Islamic affairs called for a quick investigation and the punishment
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The Moose is Loose: Colorado Homeowners Make Surprising Discovery
Police and homeowners in Breckinridge, Colorado, got a surprise on March 15 when a suspected home invader turned out to be a moose. The Colorado Parks and Wildlife agency shared video of the moose, who they said made its way into the home through a window well. With the help of local police and firefighters
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‘It’s Gross!’: Little Girl Lectures Her Mom About Kissing Dad
Typically the teenage years are when you find your parents embarrassing, but at just three years of age, little Emma, from Arizona, is already none too pleased about how affectionate her parents are. “It’s gross,” the little girl tells her mom, Joanne Ingram, after finding her giving her dad a kiss hello
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High Schooler With Disability Nails Half-Court Shot
A Kentucky high school junior with a disability has become an online sensation after he made an epic half-court shot on March 15. Footage tweeted by Kenzi Forbis shows Campbellsville High School student Travis Nash landing the amazing basket during the school’s annual integrated basketball game. Forbis
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Residents Urged to Seek Shelter Amid Severe Flooding in Winnebago County, Illinois
Residents of Winnebago County, Illinois, were urged to contact the American Red Cross for access to shelters on March 18 following severe flooding in the area. Flood warnings remained in place on March 18 with hundreds of homes evacuated. This aerial footage shows the high level of the Rock River at
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Curious Bear Investigates Trash Can in Yosemite
A black bear in Yosemite National Park in California was caught on camera acting curious around some of the bear-proof trash cans, and attempting to break into one. Yosemite National Park shared video of the bear on March 17, writing, “Rangers took this video of a five-year-old male bear investigating
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SDF Says Islamic State Encampment at Baghuz Under Its Control
The US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces said on March 19 that they were in control of an Islamic State “encampment area” in Baghuz. The SDF said this was “significant progress” but not outright victory, as a group “confined into a tiny area” were continuing to fight. Mustafa Bali, the SDF spokesman, tweeted
