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Flooding leaves thousands of Iowans homeless

Severe flooding turned parts of the Midwest into a wasteland. Severe storms have flattened towns from North Dakota to Indiana. The flooding has caused an estimated $1 billion in agricultural damage in Iowa alone. "My whole, entire life is gone," one Iowan said after returning to her waterlogged home. Story | Video

| iReport.com: Incredible photos of flooded towns

Ways you can help:
• American Red Cross
• United Methodist Committee on Relief
• AmeriCares
• Farm Aid

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	Help for China, Myanmar The world has rallied to both countries, but China and Myanmar still need help. The death toll from a massive earthquake is rising toward 70,000 in China. At least 130,000 people have either died or are missing after a cyclone struck Myanmar. Now authorities face the challenge of getting aid to survivors in both countries. • Deadly floods leave China facing new crisis • Monsoon rains hinder Myanmar aid effort • Floods across China Here are some ways you can help: • Some relief organizations working in China & Myanmar
	Pet owners face tough financial choices Tough economic times aren�t just affecting homeowners. They�re forcing some pet owners to make brutal choices. Full Story \| Video Here are some ways you can help: • Alliance for Stray Animals and People • The Humane Society of the United States • Petfinder.com
	Remembering our troops They remember us when they choose to risk their lives in faraway places. We remember them on Memorial Day when we gather for parades and quiet vigils at cemeteries. Yet the families of these fallen soldiers need more than parades. They need our help throughout the year. Casualties: Who they are \| iReport \| Full Story Here are some ways you can help: • Fisher House • Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) • Other military charities

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