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Heavy rain pounds western Japan as 2 tropical storms approach

TOKYO (AP) — Heavy downpours triggered flooding in parts of western Japan on Friday as two approaching tropical storms added…

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What happened TOKYO (AP) — Heavy downpours triggered flooding in parts of western Japan on Friday as two approaching tropical storms added….
The headline split Washington's Top News (WTOP) frames it as "Heavy rain pounds western Japan as 2 tropical storms approach". WLWT Cincinnati (Hearst) frames it as "Heavy rain into the weekend brings threat for flooding in Greater Cincinnati".
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Washington's Top News (WTOP)News report · Jun 27, 8:44 AM

Heavy rain pounds western Japan as 2 tropical storms approach

TOKYO (AP) — Heavy downpours triggered flooding in parts of western Japan on Friday as two approaching tropical storms added…

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WMUR Hearst WLKY32 (Louisville)News report · Jun 27, 8:48 AM

Flood watch issued for entire region as heavy rain continues through weekend

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After rounds of heavy rain Friday evening leading to widespread flooding issues in southern Indiana.

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Japan TimesNews report · Jun 27, 6:36 AM

Two tropical storms bring heavy rains to parts of Japan

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Level 4 landslide warnings were issued for Tokyo's Izu islands as well as some areas of Shizuoka and Kanagawa Prefectures and a broad swath of southern Chiba prefecture.

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WLWT Cincinnati (Hearst)News report · Jun 27, 3:31 AM

Heavy rain into the weekend brings threat for flooding in Greater Cincinnati

Friday is a Weather Impact Day due to the widespread rain and scattered storms in the afternoon and evening

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Jun 27, 3:31 AM: WLWT Cincinnati (Hearst) joined the source map.

Jun 27, 6:36 AM: Japan Times joined the source map.

Jun 27, 8:44 AM: Washington's Top News (WTOP) joined the source map.

Jun 27, 8:48 AM: WMUR Hearst WLKY32 (Louisville) joined the source map.

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