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Irma Expected to Hit Saturday; Caribbean on Watch for José
- Gov. Rick Scott of Florida said Hurricane Irma would be “way bigger than Andrew,” warning hundreds of thousands of people in its path to flee.
- Irma battered the Turks and Caicos overnight, the latest island nation to be swamped. Hurricane José was upgraded to Category 4.
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Residents from St. Martin island’s two nations, the French St. Martin and the Dutch St. Maarten, describe the destruction.
The Elderly Face Danger in a State Known as a Refuge
In Florida, where one in five residents is over 65, caring for older residents is one of the main challenges in planning for Hurricane Irma.
They Survived Katrina as Children. Here’s Their Advice.
Now in their 20s, they urge the youngest survivors of Harvey and Irma to seek stability from one “solid anchor” — a parent, teacher, pastor or sibling
Mexico Quake, Strongest in a Century, Leaves Dozens Dead
- A magnitude 8.2 earthquake struck off the southwestern coast of Mexico late Thursday, shaking buildings as far away as Mexico City.
- At least 32 were killed and some areas were leveled.
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The Fake Americans That Russia Created to Sway the Election
Posing as ordinary citizens on Facebook and building “warlists” of Twitter accounts, suspected Russian agents intervened last year in the American democratic process.
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They were the first black boys to integrate the South’s elite prep schools. They drove themselves to excel in an unfamiliar environment. But at what cost?
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Ted Cruz 2.0? Senator Adjusts With Houston Under Water
As he prepares for re-election next year, Senator Ted Cruz faces a challenge in helping millions of people — in his hometown, Houston, and beyond — rebuild after Hurricane Harvey.
More Than 40 Sites Released Pollutants Because of the Storm
In the Houston area, air pollution, flooded toxic waste sites and reports of oil spills after the storm have residents and environmental groups concerned.
The Drop Shot: An Answer to the U.S. Open Slugfest
With forehands and backhands being hit harder and harder, players are setting up farther from the net, making them vulnerable to the drop shot.
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If You Build It, the Dutch Will Pedal
Utrecht, the Netherlands’ fastest-growing city, is one of the world’s most bike-friendly places in one of the world’s most bike-friendly countries.
Subway Riders Beware: Littering Fines Will Double to $100
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said the fines will help reduce rail fires caused by garbage on the tracks. The new fines will go into effect on Wednesday.
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