The road connecting Jamaica’s capital to the coastal town of Black River was once famous for its lush bamboo canopy,…
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Pleasant and Cool Halloween Weather for South Florida
South Florida residents woke up to a refreshing Halloween morning, with temperatures in the upper 50s to low 60s across…
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6.3-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Northern Afghanistan
A powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck northern Afghanistan late Sunday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The epicenter was…
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Caribbean islands struggle after Hurricane Melissa’s destruction as storm moves north
Rescue operations are underway across the Caribbean after Hurricane Melissa swept through as one of the most powerful Atlantic storms…
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Melissa was one of the strongest storms ever recorded. NOAA’s Hurricane Hunters flew into it without pay
Tossed by violent winds and intense turbulence, NOAA’s Hurricane Hunters spent the past week flying into the eye of Hurricane…
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Rain showers approach South Florida Sunday afternoon and evening
The NEXT Weather Team is monitoring rain showers moving into South Florida late Sunday afternoon and continuing into the evening.…
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Illinois Drivers to Face Toll Hikes Under $1.5B Transit Rescue Plan
CHICAGO — Illinois lawmakers have approved a $1.5 billion transit rescue plan that will increase tolls statewide by 45 cents,…
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SNAP Benefits Still Frozen for 2 Million Illinoisans Despite Court Orders, State Officials Say
CHICAGO — Nearly 2 million Illinois residents remain without access to their SNAP food aid benefits, even after two federal…
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Illinois Lawmakers Approve Bill Creating ‘Safe Zones’ to Protect Migrants from ICE Arrests
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — The Illinois General Assembly has passed a new bill that would ban federal immigration agents from…
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‘They Are Literally Targeting People’: ICE Arrests Spark Outrage in Southern Illinois
CARLYLE, Ill. — Immigration arrests have reached southern Illinois, with the detention of a longtime resident at the Clinton County…
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