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Rebellion In Peru Has Left Thousands Of Americans Trapped

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Hundreds of tourists remain stranded in a Peruvian town near the ruins of Machu Picchu following nationwide protests against the president. Due to the government’s indefinite suspension of train service, Americans, Europeans, and South Americans cannot leave Aguas Calientas, near Machu Picchu. Axios reports that Darwin Baca is trying to arrange helicopter transportation to get them out of Machu Picchu. “Our government has offered to help us arrange helicopter flights for tourists to be evacuated,” …

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Motel Swept Away During Hurricane Ian With Several Trapped Inside

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Hurricane Ian swept away a motel with 8 people trapped inside. Only 7 survived. – NBC News Four women on vacation were pinned against the ceiling by rising waters after finding refuge on some floating mattresses. Pressure from the floodwater outside was pressing against the window. They were staying at a motel at the time, where a motel employee was also trapped in the building. He and his family found safety by breaking through a …

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At least 65 Dead After Powerful Earthquake

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At least 65 people are confirmed dead following the earthquake that struck Sichuan Province in southwest China Monday, Chinese broadcaster China Central Television said. Aftershocks were still being felt Tuesday, the state media said, one day after the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said the magnitude-6.6 earthquake rocked a region southwest of Sichuan’s capital, Chengdu, at about 1 p.m. on Monday. So far, 248 injuries had been reported, with at least 12 others missing, according to …

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