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As 2016 dawns, refugee, migrant flows look set to continue

As 2016 dawns, refugee, migrant flows look set to continue

ATHENS, Greece (AP) – Bitter cold, biting winds and rough winter seas have done little to stem the seemingly endless flow of desperate people fleeing war or poverty for what they hope will be a brighter, safer future in Europe. As 2016 dawns, boatloads continue to reach Greek shores and …

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Towns south of St. Louis brace for Mississippi River floods

Towns south of St. Louis brace for Mississippi River floods

ST. LOUIS (AP) – As flood-weary towns near St. Louis began to regroup from record high water, Mississippi River communities farther south braced for the peak of flooding that has already damaged hundreds of homes and businesses and killed nearly two dozen people. The water level on the Mississippi River …

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