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Hurricane Milton Just Hours Away From Landfall Oct 10, 2024

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We are following Hurricane Milton as it is hours away from making landfall on Florida’s west coast. The monster hurricane is already making its presence known through winds and rain. The storm is also bringing Florida a record breaking number of daily tornado warnings.

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Category 4 Hurricane Milton Closes In On Florida Oct 09, 2024

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What could be the worst storm to hit Florida’s Gulf Coast in a century is taking aim. The head of the National Weather Service joins to provide updates on Hurricane Milton. Plus, Kamala Harris was asked what she would do differently than Biden. Also, former British Prime Minster Boris Johnson joins to react to new reporting on Trump from Bob Woodward.

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Sirens Sound, Explosions Heard In Tel Aviv Oct 08, 2024

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Hurricane Milton’s intensity has exploded, going from a tropical storm into a powerful Category 5 hurricane in less than 24 hours. We cover everything you need to know from a new storm track to evacuation orders. Plus, a Republican effort pushed by Donald Trump Jr. to cut ties with one of the federal government’s biggest contractors.

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Biden Takes Questions For First Time Ever In Briefing Room Oct 05, 2024

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A deep dive into the tactics that Trump is accused of using to try and overturn the 2020 election. Plus, could your vote in the upcoming election be influenced by something completely fake? We are seeing artificial intelligence show up on campaign ads, on social media, and even robocalls to voters.

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Latino Voters In PA Could Play Pivotal Role In Deciding Election Oct 04, 2024

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Two battlegrounds are in focus with 33 days out from Election Day. Donald Trump is in battleground Michigan as he tries to break down the so called “blue wall.” Meanwhile Kamala Harris wheels down in Wisconsin and brings along high-profile Republican help. Plus, the recorded message from Melania Trump that undercuts one of her husband’s top campaign issues.

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Special Counsel Jack Smith Provides Never-Before-Seen Evidence Oct 03, 2024

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A filing was released today from the office of Special Counsel Jack Smith which outlines in detail evidence in the federal election subversion case against Donald Trump. We review the contents of the filing. Plus, Israel vows retaliation for the Iranian missile attack leaving the Middle East on edge.

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IDF: Iran’s Attack “Will Have Consequences” Oct 01, 2024

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At roughly 12:30PM EST, Iran launched a major attack on Israel, firing nearly 200 ballistic missiles according to U.S. officials. Plus, we are hours away from the first and only 2024 vice presidential debate.

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Millions Without Water, Power, Cell Phone Service Oct 01, 2024

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At least 119 people have been killed by Hurricane Helene and the number is expected rise in the days ahead. Plus, Trump takes campaign rhetoric to a new and unprecedented place. Also, we are one day away until the vice presidential debate and we look at each campaign’s potential strategies going into the event.

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Multiple States Report 12+ Inches Of Rain From Helene Sep 28, 2024

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Hurricane Helene, a monstrous deadly storm that is leaving large parts of the southeastern United States in shambles, leaves life threatening conditions continuing across multiple states in the United States. Twenty-five people have been reported dead including a four-year-old girl killed in a car wreck in North Carolina. More than 50 people are stranded on a roof of a hospital in Tennessee.

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Helene Strengthens To Category 3 Major Hurricane Sep 27, 2024

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Warnings of “unsurvivable” storm surge flooding are made as Hurricane Helene was just upgraded to a powerful Category 3 storm. It is already wrecking havoc on bridges and roadways in southwest Florida. We bring you the latest on what federal and state officials are saying.

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