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As more states create election integrity units, Arizona is a cautionary tale

Over three years, a high-profile investigation team found little fraud, sapped government resources and deepened suspicions.

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Low-lying and flood-prone, Tampa Bay area braces for first major storm in a century

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Low-lying and flood-prone, Tampa Bay area braces for first major storm in a century

The precise size, strength and path of Ian remains uncertain. But the Tampa Bay region that lies in its crosshairs is one of the most vulnerable places in the United States to severe flooding.