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More than 1.5 million without power as Hurricane Milton slams Florida
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Hurricane Milton crashed into Florida as a Category 3 storm Wednesday, pounding the coast with ferocious winds of over 100 mph (160 kph), heavy rain and producing a series of tornadoes around the state. Tampa avoided a direct hit. The cyclone had maximum...
The Latest: Hurricane Milton lands near Siesta Key, Florida, as a Category 3 storm
Hurricane Milton made landfall Wednesday along Florida’s Gulf Coast as a Category 3 storm, bringing powerful winds, deadly storm surge and potential flooding to much of the state. Milton drew fuel from exceedingly warm Gulf of Mexico waters, twice reaching Category 5 status. ...
Here's what has made Hurricane Milton so fierce and unusual
With its mighty strength and its dangerous path, Hurricane Milton powered into a very rare threat flirting with experts' worst fears. Warm water fueled amazingly rapid intensification that took Milton from a minimal hurricane to a massive Category 5 in less than 10 hours. It...
Trump lashes out at Harris and 'The View' co-hosts, as Hurricane Milton makes landfall
SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump hurled insults at his rival, Vice President Kamala Harris, and other women Wednesday — saying he had no interest in stopping his attacks even if they turn off female voters — as Hurricane Milton made landfall, lashing Florida with rain,...
Israeli defense minister warns an attack on Iran would be 'lethal' and 'surprising'
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's defense minister warned on Wednesday that his country's retaliation for a recent Iranian missile attack will be “lethal” and “surprising,” while the Israeli military pushed ahead with a large-scale operation in northern Gaza and a ground offensive in Lebanon...
Trump-Putin ties are back in the spotlight after new book describes calls
WASHINGTON (AP) — A new book's assertion that former President Donald Trump may have had as many as seven private phone calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin since leaving the White House has refocused attention on their politically fraught relationship and on Trump's sustained dialogue...
Sanewashing? The banality of crazy? A decade into the Trump era, media hasn't figured him out
NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly a decade into the Trump Era of politics, less than a month from his third Election Day as the Republican candidate for president and there is still remarkably little consensus within the media about how best to cover Donald Trump. Are reporters...
Social Security's scheduled cost of living increase 'won't make a dent' for some retirees
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sherri Myers, an 82-year-old resident of Pensacola City, Florida, says the Social Security cost-of-living increase she'll receive in January “won't make a dent” in helping her meet her day-to-day expenses. “Inflation has eaten up my savings," she said. “I...
Francisco Lindor's grand slam sends Mets into NLCS with 4-1 win over Phillies in Game 4 of NLDS
NEW YORK (AP) — Francisco Lindor hit a grand slam in the sixth inning, his latest clutch swing in a storybook season full of them, and the New York Mets reached the National League Championship Series with a 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday. Edwin Díaz...
Washington state woman calls 911 after being hounded by up to 100 raccoons
Sheriff's deputies in Washington's Kitsap County frequently get calls about animals — loose livestock, problem dogs. But the 911 call they received recently from a woman being hounded by dozens of raccoons swarming her home near Poulsbo stood out. The woman reported having had to...
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Taiwan celebrates its National Day holiday against background of Chinese threats
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan celebrated its National Day holiday Thursday against the background of threats from China, which claims the self-governing island republic as its own territory. The celebration marks the establishment of the Republic of China, which overthrew the Qing...
More than 1.5 million without power as Hurricane Milton slams Florida
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Hurricane Milton crashed into Florida as a Category 3 storm Wednesday, pounding the coast with ferocious winds of over 100 mph (160 kph), heavy rain and producing a series of tornadoes around the state. Tampa avoided a direct hit. The cyclone had maximum...
Lake blames Gallego for border woes, he vows to protect abortion rights in Arizona Senate debate
PHOENIX (AP) — Republican Senate candidate Kari Lake repeatedly reminded viewers Wednesday of her three-decade career on Arizona television, looking to harness the intimate connection she built with voters and overcome Democrat Ruben Gallego's portrayal of her as a liar in the only debate of the...
What to know about Hurricane Milton as it slams Florida's Gulf Coast
Hurricane Milton slammed into Florida as a Category 3 storm Wednesday, bringing powerful winds, heavy rain and tornadoes to much of the Gulf Coast, including communities already battered by deadly Hurricane Helene. The hurricane made landfall near Siesta Key, a barrier island of...
The Latest: Hurricane Milton lands near Siesta Key, Florida, as a Category 3 storm
Hurricane Milton made landfall Wednesday along Florida’s Gulf Coast as a Category 3 storm, bringing powerful winds, deadly storm surge and potential flooding to much of the state. Milton drew fuel from exceedingly warm Gulf of Mexico waters, twice reaching Category 5 status. ...
PHOTO COLLECTION: AP Top Photos of the Day, Wednesday, October 9, 2024
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Francisco Lindor's grand slam sends Mets into NLCS with 4-1 win over Phillies in Game 4 of NLDS
NEW YORK (AP) — Francisco Lindor hit a grand slam in the sixth inning, his latest clutch swing in a storybook season full of them, and the New York Mets reached the National League Championship Series with a 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday. Edwin Díaz...
Middle East latest: Dozens killed as Israeli troops pound central and northern Gaza
Israel’s bombardment of central and northern Gaza has killed dozens of people and trapped thousands in their homes, Palestinian officials said Wednesday, as the death toll in the yearlong war passed 42,000. Gaza’s Health Ministry said it recovered 40 bodies from Jabaliya from...
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Stock market today: Asian shares rise after Wall Street rally, and China promises a briefing
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares mostly rose Thursday, as market optimism got a perk from the record highs set on Wall Street. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 edged up 0.4% in morning trading to 39,439.50. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.6% to 8,239.10. South Korea's Kospi added 0.3% to...
