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United States
Raging Fire
A brush fire raged through Southern California's Ventura County Monday evening, spreading from about 50 acres to 31,000 acres overnight. Fueled by the Santa Ana winds, the fire has destroyed at least 150 structures and forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate from their homes. The fire began north of Santa Paula and spread into the edges of Ventura, a city with more than 100,000 people. 

This map depicts Ventura County in Southern California, where the wildfires burned. Click on the graphic to learn more. 
Further Reading: NY Times, Washington Post, LA Times
Graphic Source: CNN
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United States
Not Final
On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court announced they will allow the latest version of the travel ban to take effect while legal challenges are heard by a federal appeals court. For now, most foreign nationals from Syria, Libya, Iran, Yemen, Chad, Somalia, North Korea and Venezuela will not be allowed into the U.S. The ban also restricts those who may have a "bona fide" relationship with a person or entity in the United States. 

This map depicts the eight countries that are under the travel ban.  Click on the map to expand. 
Graphic Source: USA Today
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Yemen
Saudi-led Airstrikes
A Saudi-led coalition launched airstrikes overnight on Yemen's capital, Sanaa,  targeting Sanaa's densely populated neighborhoods as fighting continued between previously allied forces on the streets. The strikes were launched in apparent retaliation for the killing of the former Yemeni President by the country's Shiite rebels, known as Houthis. The coalition backs Yemen's government and hit positions near the airport and interior ministry. 

This map depicts Yemen's capital, Sanaa, in relation to Saudi Arabia. Click on the map to expand.
Further Reading: BBC, Washington Post, Reuters
Graphic Source: Google Maps
GeoQuestion
Yesterday's Answer
Q: Which castle holds the title of being the "oldest and largest still-inhabited castle in the world"?
 
A: Windsor Castle, England
Windsor Castle has been the family home of British kings and queens for almost 1,000 years and is currently the official residence of Her Majesty The Queen.
 
Today's Question
Q:  Where is the largest cliff dwelling in the United States located?
 
Stay tuned for tomorrow's DailyGeo where we reveal the correct answer!
 
 
 
 
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