News Wrap: Death toll from Japan earthquake rises to 34
In our news wrap Friday, this week's powerful earthquake in Japan has claimed at least 34 lives, a sweltering heat dome descended over much of the West, a Marine Corps fighter jet crashed at Miramar Air Station in California and President Trump says the U.S. has not yet agreed to let Ukraine build Patriot missiles to aid in its fight against Russia.
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A strong earthquake in Japan killed at least 34 people. A heat dome brought very hot weather to much of the western United States. A Marine Corps fighter jet crashed at Miramar Air Station in California. President Trump said the United States has not yet agreed to let Ukraine build Patriot missiles to help fight Russia.
Why it matters
The earthquake shows the ongoing risk of natural disasters in Japan. The heat wave and jet crash affect safety and daily life in the US, while the missile comment relates to US support for Ukraine.
- How many people died in the Japan earthquake?
- At least 34 people died.
- What happened to a Marine Corps jet in California?
- A Marine Corps fighter jet crashed at Miramar Air Station.
- What did President Trump say about Ukraine and Patriot missiles?
- He said the US has not yet agreed to let Ukraine build Patriot missiles.
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News Wrap: Death toll from Japan earthquake rises to 34
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