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The Latest: Hurricane Milton strengthens into a Category 5 as Florida prepares for evacuations
The major hurricane threatens to bring dangerous storm surge to Tampa Bay and is setting the stage for potential mass evacuations less than two weeks after a catastrophic Hurricane Helene swamped the coastline and killed more than 230 people.
This year’s Electoral College map may show another ‘blue shift.’ Here’s why
Differences in how quickly each state’s counties can report this year’s election results may lead to another “blue shift” or “red mirage” on the presidential electoral map.
It’s a close race for Michigan. These factors could decide it for Harris or Trump
Vice President Kamala Harris needs to win back Michigan voters President Joe Biden looked poised to lose. Donald Trump’s appeal remains strong here, but he’s not without his own struggles.
One possible housing crisis solution?  A new kind of public housing for all income levels
Maryland's Montgomery County is building mixed-income apartments in which people who can afford to pay market rate allow other renters to pay less. Cities and states nationwide are taking up the idea.
A rabbi and his son mourn Oct. 7 victims, disagree on next steps
When Hamas attacked Israel a year ago, differences between a rabbi and his son’s views on Israel’s conduct became more pronounced. Here’s how they continued to talk about the conflict and learn from each other. 
Renovations lift hopes at Minneapolis North High 
After years of pandemic challenges and life wedged in a construction zone, leaders believe the north Minneapolis school’s fortunes are turning for the better with the completion of $88 million in renovations.