Texas Tornado Leaves 1 Dead and at Least 4 Injured in Brazoria County

29/12/2024 02:19 New York Times

A tornado that touched down in Brazoria County struck some homes and other structures on Saturday, the authorities said. It was a day of tornado warnings in Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi.

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Russia and Ukraine Swap More Than 300 Prisoners Ahead of U.S. Transition

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27/12/2024 16:10 New York Times

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