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Floridians' window to evacuate is closing as Irma bears down

Storm surges of up to 12 feet over parts of coastal Florida remained one of the biggest concerns Saturday. "This will cover your house," Gov. Rick Scott warned. "You will not survive."

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Hurricanes drive addiction issues into public square

Hurricanes drive addiction issues into public square

Disasters cause stress, and stress can cause relapse for people struggling with addiction. Authorities planning for the devastating effects of hurricanes now factor in the heightened danger of relapse and overdose.
by Associated Press

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'One of the good ones': Wayzata officer struck, killed by car

'One of the good ones': Wayzata officer struck, killed by car

A police officer clearing debris from U.S. Highway 12 in Wayzata on Friday was struck and killed by a vehicle. The driver stopped and was cooperative at the scene, but officials expect her to be booked.
by Matt Sepic

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Congress sends aid bill, debt hike to Trump

Congress sends aid bill, debt hike to Trump

The 316-90 vote would refill depleted emergency accounts as Florida braces for the impact of Hurricane Irma this weekend and Texas picks up the pieces after the devastation of the Harvey storm.
by The Associated Press

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With Harvey and now Irma, federal funds and FEMA are put to the test

With Harvey and now Irma, federal funds and FEMA are put to the test

The initial multibillion-dollar federal response is only the beginning of what will be needed to recover from two major storms. Where does it all go?

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Poor in Miami: Hoping to ride out Irma on bread and cans of tuna

Poor in Miami: Hoping to ride out Irma on bread and cans of tuna

While local news broadcasts have been dominated by images of people flocking to stores, many low-income residents can't afford to stock up on supplies or drive out of town.
by Nadege Green

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Caribbean residents left reeling over Irma's destruction

Caribbean residents left reeling over Irma's destruction

A deadly Hurricane Irma scraped Cuba's northern coast Friday on a course toward Florida, leaving in its wake a ravaged string of Caribbean resort islands strewn with splintered lumber, corrugated metal and broken concrete.
by The Associated Press

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Death toll rises to 60 in powerful Mexico earthquake

Death toll rises to 60 in powerful Mexico earthquake

The furious shaking created a second national emergency for Mexican agencies already bracing for Hurricane Katia on the other side of the country.
by The Associated Press

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