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Death toll remains unclear as Florida Gov. DeSantis describes flooding as a one-in-500-year event

Ian regains hurricane strength and is poised to strike South Carolina

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Ian tracker: Where it struck and where it’s headed next

By Dylan Moriarty, Adrian Blanco, Lauren Tierney, Hannah Dormido and Laris Karklis1 hour ago

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Judge overrules special master, says Trump lawyers need not clarify claims on seized files

By Perry Stein1 hour ago

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FDA approves first drug for ALS in 5 years despite scientists’ doubts

The newly approved therapy is designed to protect nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. The decision highlights the tension between the desperation of patients and the standards typically used for drug approvals.

By Laurie McGinley43 minutes ago

Listen: Hurricane Ian’s historic destruction in Florida

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Russians rebel after Putin drafts more people in battle for Ukraine

From Dagestan to Moscow to Siberia, dissent has been documented in videos from across Russia since President Vladimir Putin's mobilization announcement on Sept. 21.

By Sarah Cahlan, Samuel Oakford, Imogen Piper, Mary Ilyushina, Ruby Mellen and Natalia Abbakumova

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The aspiring ‘coral factory’ restoring reefs wrecked by climate change

Coral Vita, a mission-driven for-profit company, wants a thriving reef restoration economy to preserve reefs for future generations.

By Allyson Chiu

Critic’s Notebook

‘Fall TV’ isn’t what it used to be, but here are 10 shows to watch now

"House of the Dragon," "Abbott Elementary" and "The Patient" are some of the shows worth obsessing over this season.

As Supreme Court opens new term, even justices are debating its rightward turn

By Robert Barnes

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Judge rules Trump lawyers don’t have to clarify Mar-a-Lago document claims

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