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Department of Energy issues emergency order across 17 states to help prevent power blackouts

The U.S. Department of Energy issued an emergency order to activate backup power from North Dakota to Louisiana as extreme heat can endanger the grid.

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What happened The U.S. Department of Energy issued an emergency order to activate backup power from North Dakota to Louisiana as extreme heat can endanger the grid.
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WTOL11 (Tegna, Toledo)News report · Jul 27, 2:53 AM

Department of Energy issues emergency order across 17 states to help prevent power blackouts

The U.S. Department of Energy issued an emergency order to activate backup power from North Dakota to Louisiana as extreme heat can endanger the grid.

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WFMY News 2 (Tegna, Greensboro)News report · Jul 27, 2:53 AM

Department of Energy issues emergency order across 17 states to help prevent power blackouts

The U.S. Department of Energy issued an emergency order to activate backup power from North Dakota to Louisiana as extreme heat can endanger the grid.

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KING5 (Tegna, Seattle)News report · Jul 27, 2:53 AM

Department of Energy issues emergency order across 17 states to help prevent power blackouts

The U.S. Department of Energy issued an emergency order to activate backup power from North Dakota to Louisiana as extreme heat can endanger the grid.

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KSDK 5 On Your Side (Tegna, St. Louis)News report · Jul 27, 2:53 AM

Department of Energy issues emergency order across 17 states to help prevent power blackouts

The U.S. Department of Energy issued an emergency order to activate backup power from North Dakota to Louisiana as extreme heat can endanger the grid.

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WUSA9 (Tegna, Washington DC)News report · Jul 27, 2:53 AM

Department of Energy issues emergency order across 17 states to help prevent power blackouts

The U.S. Department of Energy issued an emergency order to activate backup power from North Dakota to Louisiana as extreme heat can endanger the grid.

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KARE11 (Tegna, Minneapolis)News report · Jul 27, 2:53 AM

Department of Energy issues emergency order across 17 states to help prevent power blackouts

The U.S. Department of Energy issued an emergency order to activate backup power from North Dakota to Louisiana as extreme heat can endanger the grid.

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WCNC Charlotte (Tegna)News report · Jul 27, 2:53 AM

Department of Energy issues emergency order across 17 states to help prevent power blackouts

The U.S. Department of Energy issued an emergency order to activate backup power from North Dakota to Louisiana as extreme heat can endanger the grid.

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KGW8 (Tegna, Portland OR)News report · Jul 27, 2:53 AM

Department of Energy issues emergency order across 17 states to help prevent power blackouts

The U.S. Department of Energy issued an emergency order to activate backup power from North Dakota to Louisiana as extreme heat can endanger the grid.

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WWL-TV 4 (Tegna, New Orleans)News report · Jul 27, 2:53 AM

Department of Energy issues emergency order across 17 states to help prevent power blackouts

The U.S. Department of Energy issued an emergency order to activate backup power from North Dakota to Louisiana as extreme heat can endanger the grid.

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WVEC 13News Now (Tegna, Norfolk)News report · Jul 27, 2:53 AM

Department of Energy issues emergency order across 17 states to help prevent power blackouts

The U.S. Department of Energy issued an emergency order to activate backup power from North Dakota to Louisiana as extreme heat can endanger the grid.

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Jul 27, 2:53 AM: WTOL11 (Tegna, Toledo) joined the source map.

Jul 27, 2:53 AM: WFMY News 2 (Tegna, Greensboro) joined the source map.

Jul 27, 2:53 AM: KING5 (Tegna, Seattle) joined the source map.

Jul 27, 2:53 AM: KSDK 5 On Your Side (Tegna, St. Louis) joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 10 sources · 1 bucket.