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Things to know about AP's report on the federal criminal cases against Donald Trump

Oct. 14, 2024 09:16 AM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — A year that began with the prospect of a federal court reckoning for Donald Trump will conclude without any chance at trial, leaving voters without the finality of an up-or-down jury verdict in the two most consequential cases against the Republican presidential nominee. ...

Far from where Hurricane Milton's eye hit, tornadoes wrought unexpected damage

Oct. 12, 2024 18:06 PM EDT

WELLINGTON, Fla. (AP) — Tony Brazzale, a diving boat captain who has lived for 10 years in his Wellington home in southeastern Florida, wasn't worried about Hurricane Milton. The storm's center was forecast to make landfall on the opposite side of the peninsula and then cross the state well to...

Hurricane Milton spawned high number of destructive, deadly tornadoes

Oct. 10, 2024 17:18 PM EDT

FT. PIERCE, Fla. (AP) — Dozens of tornadoes spawned by Hurricane Milton caught many Floridians by surprise as they braced for heavy rain, strong winds and storm surges. Violent twisters were seen crossing highways, ripping off roofs and downing trees and power lines. When Debbie...