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Massive fire still burning after Texas chemical plant explosions

A massive fire is still burning in southern Texas after an explosion at a chemical plant. A second blast rattled the city of Port Neches late Wednesday. The initial explosion hit Wednesday morning and was felt up to 30 miles away. Tens of thousands of people have been told to evacuate. Omar Villafranca reports. Source

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Climate change is threatening Prosecco vineyards

Climate change is creating new challenges for the production of the popular sparkling wine Prosecco. Seth Doane traveled to Mansue, Italy to see how they’re working to make sure warmer temperatures do not alter the wine’s taste and pungency. Source

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Eye Opener: All eyes on the Macy’s parade balloons

Weather concerns may leave Americans without one of the most iconic holiday traditions: the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Also, monster storms are sweeping across the country, snarling travel plans. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source

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Strong winds could ground Thanksgiving parade balloons

High wind alerts across the Northeast could force the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York to go ahead with no balloons. The parade route runs for 46 blocks. If the wind blows steadily at more than 23 mph, the balloons will stay on the ground for the first time since 1971. Errol Barnett reports. Source

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