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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) 鈥� Oregon homeowners who live in certain high-risk wildfire areas defined by the state must now meet new building codes and reduce vegetation around their homes under new 鈥渨ildfire hazard maps鈥� unveiled Tuesday.

BEIJING (AP) 鈥� A strong earthquake shook a high-altitude region of western China and areas of Nepal on Tuesday, damaging hundreds of houses, littering streets with rubble and killing at least 126 people in Tibet.

LONDON (AP) 鈥� Serious flooding swamped parts of England on Tuesday and snow forced three airports to close temporarily as wet and icy weather combined to extend travel chaos that has plagued the U.K. since the start of the year.

If you're up very early 鈥� or up extremely late 鈥� you might see a pretty good show.

Forecasters warned Southern California could see a 鈥渓ife-threatening, destructive鈥� windstorm this week, as powerful gusts and dropped humidity levels raise the risk for wildfires in parched areas still recovering from a recent destructive blaze.

GAMBO, N.L. 鈥� Damaging winds and pounding surf that washed away part of a street in a small northeastern town in Newfoundland on Sunday triggered a state of emergency in the coastal community.

LONDON (AP) 鈥� Dozens of people were rescued Monday from flooded homes and stranded cars as a soggy and cold spell continued to disrupt life across parts of the U.K. and more wintry weather was expected.

Winter weather often causes flight delays and cancellations. While airlines can鈥檛 control the weather, they are required in the U.S. to provide refunds to customers whose flights are canceled.

'It's fairly benign weather, really.'

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. 鈥� Massive waves slammed Newfoundland and Labrador's coastline on Sunday, as a powerful winter storm left thousands without power, tore down trees and house siding and sent small buildings tumbling into the ocean.