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A retired Army lieutenant general who led the military response after Hurricane Katrina says searches can take a long time because human remains can be trapped under debris that must be removed piece by piece.

With 101 people still missing after the July 4 flash flood, the focus turns to local lakes, and what may be buried in them.

The mostly symbolic move puts added diplomatic pressure on Israel as the war and humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip rage. France is now the biggest Western power to recognize Palestine.

In Greece, fewer babies means difficult decisions, especially on remote islands where low birth rates are forcing some schools to close and raising questions about the future of island culture.

Tuesday's visit to Michigan aims to counter fears about a weakening job market and rising prices around the country.

This latest incident comes as 2024 is named the deadliest year on record for small boat crossings along the perilous migration route.

So far, several Michigan health systems say they haven't had to delay surgeries, unlike hospitals in other states.

José Antonio Kast, a far-right politician, who has praised Chile's dictatorship, has won the presidency, signaling a sharp rightward shift fueled by fears over crime, migration, and the economy.

Most of the targets are U.N.-related agencies, commissions and advisory panels that focus on climate, labor and other issues that the Trump administration has categorized as catering to diversity and "woke" initiatives.

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