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Top stories - ABC News
Tour guide killed after elevator malfunctions underground in gold mine: Sheriff
The individuals were part of a tour group and became stuck near the bottom of Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine in Cripple Creek on Thursday, according to officials.2 hours ago -
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Biden to visit Florida storm damage, says misinformation spreaders will 'pay a price'
President Biden said he believes they're "breaking through with the truth" on the federal hurricane response but continued to slam Donald Trump for misinformation.3 hours ago - Joe Biden -
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Top border official: Disaster funds have "absolutely not" been diverted for migrants
The U.S. government is "absolutely not" diverting hurricane and disaster relief funds to subsidize the care of migrants, the top Customs and Border Protection official told CBS News.8 hours ago -
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Top border official says no disaster relief funds are being redirected to migrants
Troy Miller, the head of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, tells CBS News that hurricane relief funds are not being redirected to help care for migrants. "Shelter and Services Program is ...8 hours ago -
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Biden urging Congress to return from recess to approve hurricane disaster relief funds
President Biden is calling on Congress to return early from its recess and speed up emergency funds for the victims of hurricanes Helene and Milton. CBS News senior White House and political ...8 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Business - CNBC
How a homeowners insurance provision can help with living expenses after a natural disaster
"Loss of use coverage" can help homeowners and renters cover certain living expenses if their home was damaged in a natural disaster. Here's what to know.9 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Forest fined £750,000 for match officials comments
Nottingham Forest are found guilty of bringing the game into disrepute for their comments about the match officials in last season's 2-0 loss at Everton.11 hours ago -
World - ABC News
New Zealand ship didn’t sink because its captain was a woman, the ‘appalled’ defense minister says
New Zealand’s Defense Minister Judith Collins has decried what she called misogynistic online comments about the woman commander of a navy ship which ran aground, caught fire and sank off the coast ...14 hours ago - New Zealand -
World - The Guardian
Middle East crisis live: at least 22 people killed in deadliest Israeli strike on central Beirut since start of war, officials say
Senior Hezbollah official Wafiq Safa reportedly targeted in air attack that has wounded more than 100 people. How a year of war laid waste to the Gaza Strip – visualised Diplomatic ...22 hours ago - Israel -
Politics - NBC News
FEMA stretched thin by hurricanes, other disasters
Federal officials say FEMA can meet the immediate needs of people affected by Hurricanes Milton and Helene. But President Biden said the agency will need significantly more money to deal with all ...Yesterday -
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Some Florida Republicans demand more disaster aid after voting against it
Several Florida Republicans are now demanding more funds to boost recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, but they have previously voted against measures providing disaster ...Yesterday - Florida -
Politics - NBC News
Tampa Congresswoman urges Congress to return to pass disaster funding
Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Fla.) joins Meet the Press NOW to provide an update on recovery efforts after Hurricane Milton in Florida and asks Congress to return to approve more disaster funding.Yesterday -
Politics - Politico
Johnson slams door on Congress returning for disaster aid
Congressional leaders say new disaster spending legislation can wait until the lame duck.Yesterday -
Sports - The New York Times
Tennis Has an Officiating Problem
In less than 24 hours, three players subjected umpires to tirades at the China Open.Yesterday -
World - ABC News
At least 11 people killed in Israeli airstrikes that hit two different areas in central Beirut
Lebanon's health ministry says at least 11 people were killed and 48 were wounded in Israeli airstrikes that hit two different areas in central Beirut on Thursday eveningYesterday - Israel -
Business - MarketWatch
Fed tends to look past hurricanes, although that is getting harder
The two devastating hurricanes that hit the southeastern U.S. in recent weeks will make it harder for the Federal Reserve to assess the health of the economy, analysts say, but the central bank is ...Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
Politics - The Hill
What officials are saying in aftermath of Hurricane Milton
Floridians awoke Thursday morning with the worst of Hurricane Milton largely behind them but a long road to recovery still ahead. Hurricane Milton made landfall Wednesday evening as a Category 3 ...Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
The Guardian view on Hurricane Milton and other disasters: extreme politics is worsening extreme weather | Editorial
Climate change deniers such as Florida’s Ron DeSantis lament the impact of such events but won’t acknowledge the underlying problem. The preparations for Hurricane Milton were on a mammoth scale, ...Yesterday -
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Frequency of natural disasters due to climate change impacting where people choose to live
The rising frequency and strength of storms like Milton and Helene has some people rethinking where they live, with scientists saying climate change is a major factor in the increase in these ...Yesterday - Climate -
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Trump says he's sending prayers to Florida, Harris calling local officials to offer assistance
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are both weighing in on Hurricane Milton from the campaign trail. CBS News campaign reporter Jake Rosen has more.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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UN official says Israeli fire has wounded two peacekeepers in Lebanon
UN official says Israeli fire has wounded two peacekeepers in LebanonYesterday - Israel -
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Palestinian officials say an Israeli strike on a Gaza shelter has killed 13 people
Palestinian officials say an Israeli strike on a Gaza shelter has killed 13 peopleYesterday - Israel -
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Death toll in gang attack on small Haitian town rises to 115, a local official says
The death toll in a horrific gang attack last week on a small town in central Haiti has risen to 115Yesterday -
Business - Inc.
Harris Campaign Officially Hits $1 Billion in Funds Raised
The Harris campaign launched in July when President Joe Biden dropped out of the race.Yesterday -
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Afghan accused of plotting terror attack worked as CIA guard, officials say
An Afghan man arrested on charges of planning a terrorist attack on Election Day worked as a security guard in Afghanistan for the Central Intelligence Agency, sources told NBC News.Yesterday -
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Florida official on Hurricane Milton preparations, predictions
Temple Terrace Mayor Andy Ross discussed the city's preparations for Hurricane Milton as it continues to recover from Hurricane Helene. Officials say the storm will bring life-threatening ...Yesterday - Florida -
World - ABC News
5 paramedics killed in Israeli airstrike on a civil defense center in southern Lebanon, officials say
5 paramedics killed in Israeli airstrike on a civil defense center in southern Lebanon, officials say2 days ago - Israel -
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NC officials say politicians are suggesting measures already passed to ensure vote
A North Carolina official said they have adopted "many of the suggestions that national political figures are now suggesting" to ensure the Nov. 5 election occurs.2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Russia has suffered more than 600K casualties in Ukraine, US official says
Russia has suffered more than 600,000 casualties in the war with Ukraine, a senior U.S. defense official said Wednesday. The number of Russian dead or wounded is significantly higher than the last ...2 days ago - Ukraine -
Business - The New York Times
Fed Officials Debated Whether a Big Rate Cut Was Smart in September
Freshly released minutes from the central bank’s September meeting show that policymakers were divided on how much to cut rates.2 days ago - Federal Reserve -
Business - Financial Times
Fed officials were divided over big rate cut in September
Minutes from meeting showed some dispute about how quickly to reduce borrowing costs2 days ago - Federal Reserve -
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'This is it, folks': Florida officials warn it may be too late to evacuate
Authorities are warning Florida residents in the path of Hurricane Milton that it may be too late to evacuate.2 days ago - Florida -
World - ABC News
The death toll in a brutal gang attack on a small town in central Haiti has risen to 115, a local official says
The death toll in a brutal gang attack on a small town in central Haiti has risen to 115, a local official says2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
US emergency crews struggle as climate crisis fuels ‘unprecedented’ competing disasters
Resources are stretched thin as the south-east grapples with hurricanes and the west swelters in high temperatures. It’s been a brutal week in weather-related disasters across the US. Large parts ...2 days ago - Climate