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Is Midwestern Flood Damage Worse than It Needed to Be?
This year's Midwest rainfall and flooding is the worst since 1993, which was the worst in living memory up until then. Has recent development guaranteed that the devastation will be more extensive than it needed to be? In Britain, Bush gets agreements to increase pressure on Iran, and same-sex marriage in California.
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenThis year's Midwest rainfall and flooding is the worst since 1993, which was the worst in living memory up until then. Has recent development guaranteed that the devastation will be more extensive than it needed to be? We update the damage and economic consequences that will be worldwide. Is the region ready for the challenges of global warming? Also, in London, Bush gets agreement on tougher sanctions on Iran; and California courts, the voters and same-sex marriage.
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3 storiesIn London, Bush Gets Agreement on Tougher Sanctions on Iran
In London today, after talks with President Bush, Prime Minister Gordon Brown said Britain will freeze the assets of the biggest bank in Iran . He also promised to increase British troops in Afghanistan. Daniel Dombey is the diplomatic correspondent for the Financial Times .
Read the story6 minIs the Deluge in Iowa Worse than It Needed to Be?
This weekend's newscasts and front pages were full of pictures dramatizing the damage from record rainfall and massive flooding , especially in Iowa. The area covered is smaller than it was in 1993--the worst such period in living memory, but the damage could end up being even worse.
Read the story37 minGay Marriage Starts Today in California
Last month, the California Supreme Court declared a state ban on same-sex marriage unconstitutional , even though it was passed by the voters eight years ago. In California today, county clerks will be issuing marriage licenses to gay and lesbian couples, who are expected to come here from all over the country.
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