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Hurricanes force changes to Florida's election procedures

Hurricanes force changes to Florida's election procedures

With Florida still recovering from Hurricane Helene, some state and local officials are bracing for more disruptions from Hurricane Milton that could affect how people vote in the general election. Gov.
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North Carolina lawmakers pass $273M Helene relief bill with voting changes to more counties

North Carolina lawmakers pass $273M Helene relief bill with voting changes to more counties

RALEIGH, N.C.
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Head of international shipping regulator says industry must do more to cut carbon pollution

Head of international shipping regulator says industry must do more to cut carbon pollution

HAMBURG, Germany (AP) — For years, the international shipping industry has been criticized for making little progress in reducing the carbon-belching pollution released from the fuels that vessels use in moving most of the cargo that people use every
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In remote mountain communities cut off by Helene, communities look to the skies for aid

In remote mountain communities cut off by Helene, communities look to the skies for aid

RAMSEYTOWN, N.C. (AP) — As the Black Hawk helicopter slowly descends in Ramseytown, North Carolina, a plume of sand kicks up. When the dust settles, the sprawling sea of stones and twisted metal beams becomes clear.
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Disney World and Universal closures halt Orlando tourism as Milton approaches

Disney World and Universal closures halt Orlando tourism as Milton approaches

ORLANDO, Fla.
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How Waffle House helps Southerners - and FEMA - judge a storm's severity

How Waffle House helps Southerners - and FEMA - judge a storm's severity

Golden hashbrowns, gravy-smothered biscuits and crispy waffles with a hearty helping of maple syrup are among the classic Southern comfort foods.
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A Georgia county official dies after giving testimony about a hazardous chemical plant fire

ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia county official died after he collapsed at the state Capitol following testimony he gave during a hearing about a chemical plant fire .
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Climate change boosted Helene's deadly rain and wind and scientists say same is likely for Milton

Climate change boosted Helene's deadly rain and wind and scientists say same is likely for Milton

Human-caused climate change boosted a devastating Hurricane Helene 's rainfall by about 10% and intensified its winds by about 11%, scientists said in a new flash study released just as a strengthening Hurricane Milton threatens the Florida coast les
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Another beluga dies at Marineland, Ontario saying little on 4-year probe into park

Another beluga dies at Marineland, Ontario saying little on 4-year probe into park

TORONTO — Another beluga whale has died at Marineland and four years into a provincial probe, Ontario's solicitor general is saying little about the investigation's progress.
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Time to evacuate is running out as Hurricane Milton closes in on Florida

Time to evacuate is running out as Hurricane Milton closes in on Florida

TAMPA, Fla.
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