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Fair-goers scorched by heartland heat wave take refuge under misters as some schools let out early
Visitors to the Minnesota State Fair are seeking relief from water misters because of soaring late summer temperatures that also prompted some Midwestern schools to let out early or cancel sports practices.
Hone weakens to tropical storm and sweeps past Hawaii, dumping enough rain to ease wildfire fears
Hone passed south of Hawaii and weakened from a hurricane to a tropical storm, dumping so much rain that the National Weather Service called off its red flag warnings that strong winds could lead to wildfires.
New Zealand official says Western neglect of Pacific Islands let other nations boost their influence
New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters says Western nations, including the United States and New Zealand, failed to understand swiftly enough the geopolitical importance of island nations in the South Pacific, leaving a power vacuum that allowed other countries to increase their diplomatic influence.