WATCH: Hot air balloon makes surprise landing in SoCal back yard

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A balloon carrying passengers surprised residents by putting down in their yard.

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Japan issues tsunami warning after powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake

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Authorities have urged residents of the affected areas to seek higher ground, heed safety instructions and exercise caution.

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Tornadoes and heavy winds destroy homes and roads across US midwest

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No deaths reported after latest round of severe weather in the region as officials brace residents for long recovery A trail of damaged homes and buildings dotted a wide swath of the US on Saturday after a burst of destructive winds and reported tornadoes tore off roofs, uprooted trees and rendered rural roads impassable with…

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Real estate investors are buying up long-term care facilities. Residents can suffer

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Real estate investment trusts are landlords for thousands of nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and hospitals. Some select the managers and keep close watch but deny blame for bad care.

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NYC’s plan to tax luxury second homes, explained

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The proposed tax affects residents who own a secondary property in New York City valued at over $5 million but live elsewhere.

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US states ranked by how much of their income residents pay in taxes, from least to most

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A recent WalletHub study ranked all 50 US states by how much of residents’ income goes to state and local taxes.

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Super Typhoon Sinlaku pounds remote U.S. islands in the Pacific Ocean

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A super typhoon steadily battered a pair of remote U.S. islands in the Pacific Ocean with ferocious winds and relentless rains, shredding tin roofs and forcing residents to take cover.

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Emergency managers issue warning for residents in tornado-prone areas

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Emergency managers, who responded to some of the worst tornadoes in the country last year, have a message for Americans

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These Towns Want a Tsunami Shelter Before It’s Too Late

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Many coastal towns along the West Coast can’t afford to build lifesaving structures in the event of surging waves, putting homes and residents in jeopardy.

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