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BBC: The US is currently suffering its widest drought since 1956, according to data released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
On Monday, NOAA reported that by the end of June 55% of the continental US was in a moderate to extreme drought.
Crops including corn and soybeans have been hit by the dry conditions, and several states have seen wildfires.
High temperatures across much of the country in June contributed to the spread of the drought.
As much as 80% of the......
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US faces worst drought since 1956
Posted by Washington Post: Juliet Eilperin on July 16th, 2012
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