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AI opinion, Nepal flood rescue, Marin tragedy

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  1. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorNow to Nepal, where rescue helicopters and ground troops are reaching villagers along the Budhi Gandaki River after flash flooding, and five people are reported missing.

  2. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorTeams are still searching those villages this morning, and we hope for good news soon.

  3. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorIn Marin County, California, a retired San Francisco police sergeant killed his wife and daughter before taking his own life, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.

  4. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorIt's a heartbreaking story, and it is a reminder that help exists for anyone facing domestic violence or struggling with their mental health.

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  1. Flash flood sweeps away buildings in Nepal · Al Jazeera
  2. San Francisco Still Pushing to Turn Offices Into Homes · The New York Times
  3. Nepal urges villagers to evacuate after flood triggered by landslide · Reuters
  4. Nepal floods, Gaza homecomings, Hurricane Milton loss, Raiders… · BBC
  5. Nepal flood evacuations by helicopter; AI app helps India's detained… · Al Jazeera
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