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US military carries out strikes in southern Iran: Report
The official described the strikes, which occurred near the city of Bandar Abbas in southern Iran, as defensive because the drones presented a threat to U.S. forces near the Strait of Hormuz and commercial shipping in the area.
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FBI arrests former CIA official over $40 million worth of gold bars stashed at Virginia home
The official, identified as David Rush, was charged with criminal theft of public money in a complaint filed last week in the Eastern District of Virginia.
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Democrat Al Green warns Trump that he will 'hear from me again' after election loss
Green reminded Trump in a post on social media that he would still be in the lower chamber through January and therefore the president had not seen the last from him, after Trump claimed he would "miss" Green waving his cane at him.
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Harris covers mouth during Hurricane Milton briefing, reminds staff she's on live broadcast
Harris appeared virtually at the briefing while Biden participated from the White House.
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Florida Gov DeSantis says crews have already restored power to 600k customer, in Milton aftermath
"A lot of what they'll do this morning is likely assess the damage and then begin restoration operations very quickly," DeSantis said referencing linemen.
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Inflation holds steady, prices of good and services in September up 2.4% compared to last year
Report states cost of shelter rose 0.2% in September, cost for food increased 0.4 percent
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Hurricane Milton rips apart roof of Tropicana Field, home of MLB's Tampa Bay Rays
The storm has left more than 3 million homes and businesses without power.
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Hurricane Milton knocks out power to roughly 3M as deadly storm exits Florida, rescue efforts begin
Multiple deaths have been reported from a tornado spawned by Hurricane Milton
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Former Senate Banking Chair Tim Johnson dies at 77 due to complications from a stroke
“Tim always quipped that neither the left, nor the right, had a monopoly on all of the good ideas, but that working together, we can find common ground for the good of our country,” Johnson's family said. “In his work and life, Tim showed us never to give up.”
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Diddy accuses federal agents of leaking damaging information to the media that would taint jury
The former music mogul has also requested a speedy trial in a separate letter to the judge on Wednesday, and recommended an April or May 2025 trial date. The government did not object to the request.
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Tampa issues rare 'extreme wind warning' as most dangerous part of the hurricane moves over land
The weather service said that the entire Tampa area is now under the warning, and ordered residents still in the area to take shelter immediately because it is a life-and-death situation.
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Joe Biden slams Trump over hurricane 'misinformation'
The president slammed Trump and other Republicans for allegedly pushing "misinformation" about the federal response to the storms, such as claims that people's properties are allegedly being confiscated, or that money for disaster relief is going to illegal immigrants instead.
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Double-barreled hurricane crisis exposes FEMA’s chronic leadership, staffing problems
FEMA’s taking on responsibilities for immigrant housing and COVID-19 relief strained staff and resources as natural disasters hit. DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said last week that “FEMA does not have the funds to make it through the season.”