Some longtime Floridians have grown accustomed to the annual cycle of storms that can shatter and upend lives in a state known mostly for its balmy weather, sunshine and beaches.
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Netanyahu mulls plan to empty northern Gaza of civilians and cut off aid to those left
The plan calls for Israel to maintain control over the north for an indefinite period to attempt to create a new administration without Hamas, splitting the Gaza Strip in two.
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Biden surveys Milton damage in Florida and Harris attends church in North Carolina
With less than four weeks to go before Election Day, the hurricanes have added another dimension to the closely contested presidential race.
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Captured documents reveal Hamas’s broader ambition to wreak havoc on Israel
Electronic records and papers that Israeli officials say were recovered from Hamas command centers show advanced planning for attacks using trains, boats and even horse-drawn chariots.
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Trump-aligned group attacked by hackers
Federal authorities believe are Chinese hackers are behind the attack.
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Martha Stewart admits to cheating on ex-husband
Stewart admits to cheating on Andrew Stewart, while she also doles out marital advice to young women.
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These are the Republicans endorsing Harris over Trump
The Trump campaign has criticized and attacked those who crossed the partisan divide.
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Helene’s aftermath opens new chance – and controversy – for Musk’s Starlink
Some have questioned whether Starlink’s involvement has been purely humanitarian.
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How recording Yellowstone wolves’ howls could help save them
Learning more about how wolves communicate from a young age can shed light on pack dynamics that wildlife managers can use to better track and protect the species.
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Weeks after Hurricane Helene, many remain missing in the mountains
Search crews have had to navigate rugged terrain made even more treacherous by swollen creeks, muddy mountainsides and massive piles of debris.