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FEMA leader vows "whole federal family" will respond to Hurricane Milton
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Hurricane Milton live updates: 10 fatalities confirmed
Hurricane Milton made landfall Wednesday night as a Category 3 hurricane on Florida's west coast near Siesta Key.11 minutes ago -
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DeSantis on Hurricane Milton response
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and other state officials provided an update on Hurricane Milton response as efforts to bring back power and rescue stranded residents continue. DeSantis said the state ...20 minutes ago -
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Mayorkas condemns reported harassment of FEMA officials responding to hurricanes
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Thursday condemned reports of online harassment of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene and ...1 hour ago -
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Florida surveys Hurricane Milton’s wreckage
City of Tampa avoids the worst as the millions wake up to power outages and flooding2 hours ago - Florida -
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Trump still spreading false claims about FEMA diverting aid amid hurricanes
In the wake of Hurricanes Milton and Helene, former President Donald Trump is continuing to peddle false claims that FEMA is diverting disaster relief funds to migrants. CBS News political ...3 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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Hurricane Milton and a storm of misinformation
Joe Biden said misinformation was making people "panic".3 hours ago -
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Hurricane Milton leaves millions without power after lashing Florida
At least four people are killed after state hit by tornadoes and winds of up to 120mph4 hours ago - Florida -
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Biden slams Trump for 'onslaught of lies' about federal hurricane response
President Joe Biden on Wednesday slammed former President Donald Trump for an "onslaught of lies" about the federal response to Hurricane Helene.5 hours ago - Joe Biden -
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Where is Hurricane Milton heading?
Milton hit western Florida near Siesta Key, with US officials warning of "life-threatening" storm surge.7 hours ago -
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Hurricane Milton, Inflation and the Economy
The superstorm is expected to inflict costly and lasting damage in Florida, as the Federal Reserve is already keeping an eye on upcoming inflation data.7 hours ago -
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Bodycam shows Tampa police evacuating family after home hit by tree during Milton
Body camera video shows Tampa police officers evacuating a family after their home had been hit by a tree. The officers were able to get everyone out of the home and transported to the nearest ...7 hours ago -
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No, Hurricane Milton was not 'engineered'
Social media is awash with bogus claims that Hurricane Milton has been “engineered”. What are the facts?10 hours ago -
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British family in hotel lockdown as hurricane hits
The family are hoping to celebrate their youngest daughter beating leukaemia while in the US.13 hours ago -
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Taiwan's president vows to resist 'annexation'
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Taiwan's president vows to resist 'annexation'
William Lai made the comments on the self-governing island's national day address amid tensions with China.15 hours ago - Taiwan -
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Does the US have the money to respond to Milton?
Some Republicans claim the White House is prioritising funding for foreign countries over hurricane victims – what are the facts?18 hours ago -
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FEMA funds down ahead of Hurricane Milton as Helene response continues
FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell said that its disaster relief fund is down to $11 billion after it spent around $9 billion on its Hurricane Helene response. Hurricane Milton is heading toward ...19 hours ago -
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Growing political storm over federal hurricane response
The political storm intensified over the federal government's hurricane response. Vice President Harris criticized former President Trump for pushing false claims about FEMA disaster relief money. ...20 hours ago -
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Biden assures Florida residents, "We've got your back" as hurricane approaches
During his remarks, President Biden also accused former President Trump of leading the "onslaught of lies" about hurricane aid.21 hours ago - Joe Biden -
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Biden details federal response to Hurricane Milton ahead of Florida landfall | Special Report
President Biden outlined the federal government's Hurricane Milton response plan during a speech at the White House on Wednesday. He warned Floridians that the Category 3 storm is very dangerous as ...21 hours ago - Joe Biden -
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Latest federal Hurricane Milton briefing with Biden, Harris
President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris heard from federal officials leading efforts to prepare for Hurricane Milton's expected historic impact. The storm will make landfall in Florida ...22 hours ago - Joe Biden -
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FEMA has enough money to respond to Hurricanes Helene and Milton
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is not at risk of running out of money and being unable to support survivors in the immediate aftermath of a disaster, despite misinformation that has ...23 hours ago -
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Federal authorities warn of scams, price gouging as Hurricane Milton threatens Florida
Federal agencies are warning of heightened risk of scams and price gouging efforts as Hurricane Milton nears Florida’s western coast. The Justice Department (DOJ), the Federal Trade Commission ...23 hours ago - Florida -
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Florida zoo prepares for Hurricane Milton
ZooTampa at Lowry Park has taken into account Florida's history of hurricanes as keepers prepare for Milton to approach the state. Tiffany Burns, the zoo's senior director of animal programs, joins ...23 hours ago - Florida -
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Hurricane expert on Milton, first responders prepare for storm
Several tornadoes have touched down in Florida as Hurricane Milton approaches the state's west coast. CBS News meteorologist and hurricane expert David Yeomans is tracking the storm, and Danny ...23 hours ago -
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DeSantis vows to punish Floridians who leave dogs tied up amid hurricanes
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) vowed Wednesday to punish Floridians who leave dogs tied up amid hurricanes, as the threat of Hurricane Milton looms over the state's west coast. "It is cruel for ...Yesterday - Florida -
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Clearwater mayor on Hurricane Milton threats
Clearwater Mayor Bruce Rector says Hurricane Milton preparations involved major evacuations and convincing some residents to leave areas under threat. Rector joins CBS News' Lana Zak with more on ...Yesterday -
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Hurricane Milton window to evacuate closing
Officials say Hurricane Milton could be the most catastrophic storm to hit parts of Florida in more than a century. Storm surge and high winds could be deadly as Milton crosses the state. CBS News ...Yesterday -
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Tornado risks in Florida as Hurricane Milton approaches
There are tornado warnings in effect for a large swath of Florida just hours before Hurricane Milton makes landfall. CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Jessica Burch forecasts Milton could hit Florida ...Yesterday - Florida -
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Biden condemns spread of 'reckless' disinformation about federal response to hurricanes
During a briefing on preparations for Hurricane Milton, President Biden denounced the "reckless, irresponsible and relentless" spread of disinformation about the federal government's response to ...Yesterday - Joe Biden -
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Biden, Harris getting Hurricane Milton briefing
President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are being briefed on the latest Hurricane Milton preparations. The Biden administration has been in contact with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as the ...Yesterday - Joe Biden -
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Latest Hurricane Milton forecast
Hurricane Milton is approaching Florida as the state braces for what's predicted to be an historic storm. CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Jessica Burch has the latest forecast.Yesterday -
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How Orlando hospitals are preparing for Hurricane Milton
As Hurricane Milton churns toward Florida's Gulf Coast, Orlando's hospitals are preparing for the storm. Eric Alberts, assistant vice president of emergency management for Orlando Health, joined ...Yesterday -
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Stunning images show Hurricane Milton from space
Images from space show the progress of Hurricane Milton towards the western coast of Florida.Yesterday -
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FEMA leader vows "whole federal family" will respond to Hurricane Milton
FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell said on Wednesday that the agency has a "layered approach" to staffing.Yesterday -
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Patrick Riccards on debunking Hurricane Helene FEMA misinformation
Misinformation about FEMA aid for Hurricane Helene victims continues to spread, with new conspiracy theories alleging government weather manipulation and land grabs in North Carolina. Patrick ...Yesterday -
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Inside the Biden administration's preparations for Hurricane Milton
The Biden administration is pre-positioning personnel ahead of Hurricane Milton with debris removal still ongoing from Hurricane Helene. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has ...Yesterday - Joe Biden -
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FEMA administrator on Hurricane Milton concerns, preps for landfall
FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell talks with "CBS Mornings" about the dangers of Hurricane Milton as it nears landfall in Florida. She advises people to listen to their local officials regarding ...Yesterday
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Lawyers for former President Donald Trump accused the special counsel of cherry-picking and mischaracterizing evidence compiled by prosecutors in their case against him.5 minutes ago - Donald Trump -
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Hurricane Milton exits Florida, inland flooding takes over homes
Hurricane Milton has passed Florida into the Atlantic Ocean and is now a Category 1 storm after sweeping through the state. Meteorologist Jessica Burch has more on Milton's trajectory, and CBS ...20 minutes ago -
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DeSantis on Hurricane Milton response
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and other state officials provided an update on Hurricane Milton response as efforts to bring back power and rescue stranded residents continue. DeSantis said the state ...20 minutes ago -
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Biden calls on Congress to act on emergency funding after hurricanes
President Biden also warned that conditions remain dangerous in Florida in the wake of Hurricane Milton.24 minutes ago - Joe Biden -
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Dog rescued from Hurricane Milton rubble in St. Lucie County community
A dog was rescued from the rubble of a home hit by a tornado at a 55 and older retirement community spurred by Hurricane Milton.33 minutes ago