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How Waffle House helps Southerners - and FEMA - judge a storm's severity

How Waffle House helps Southerners - and FEMA - judge a storm's severity

Golden hashbrowns, gravy-smothered biscuits and crispy waffles with a hearty helping of maple syrup are among the classic Southern comfort foods.
The Latest: Hurricane Milton takes aim near Tampa Bay, Florida, once again a Category 5 storm

The Latest: Hurricane Milton takes aim near Tampa Bay, Florida, once again a Category 5 storm

Hurricane Milton remains a ferocious storm that could land a once-in-a-century direct hit on Tampa and St.
Fearful residents flee Tampa Bay region as Hurricane Milton takes aim at Florida coast

Fearful residents flee Tampa Bay region as Hurricane Milton takes aim at Florida coast

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Florida hospitals and health care facilities in Hurricane Milton's path prepare for the worst

Florida hospitals and health care facilities in Hurricane Milton's path prepare for the worst

Hospitals and other health care facilities on Florida’s Gulf Coast — still reeling from Hurricane Helene — are now revving up for Hurricane Milton.
As FEMA prepares for Hurricane Milton, it battles rumors surrounding Helene recovery

As FEMA prepares for Hurricane Milton, it battles rumors surrounding Helene recovery

WASHINGTON (AP) — The rumors surrounding Hurricane Helene are many. There are false claims that people taking federal relief money could see their land seized. Or that $750 is the most they will ever get to rebuild.
Court finds man not justified in killing Bear the Chihuahua in Boston Bar, B.C.

Court finds man not justified in killing Bear the Chihuahua in Boston Bar, B.C.

CHILLIWACK, B.C. — A British Columbia provincial court judge has ruled that a Boston Bar man who shot a tea-cup Chihuahua named Bear claiming it was menacing his chickens was not justified in killing the animal.
How will Hurricane Milton stack up against other major recent storms?

How will Hurricane Milton stack up against other major recent storms?

As a ferocious Hurricane Milton charges its way across the Gulf Coast with Tampa and St. Petersburg in its sights, thousands flee the area for safer ground, leaving behind debris from Hurricane Helene's destruction less that two weeks ago.
The hunt for gasoline is adding to Floridians’ anxiety as Milton nears

The hunt for gasoline is adding to Floridians’ anxiety as Milton nears

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Florida gas stations struggled to keep up with demand Tuesday as long lines and empty pumps compounded the stress for residents planning to hunker down or flee as Hurricane Milton approached the state's western coast. Gov.
Poilievre barred from speaking in House for not withdrawing remark about Joly

Poilievre barred from speaking in House for not withdrawing remark about Joly

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre was not allowed to speak in the House of Commons Tuesday as his public feud with Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly spilled into a second day.
EPA reaches $4.2M settlement over 2019 explosion and fire at a Philadelphia refinery

EPA reaches $4.2M settlement over 2019 explosion and fire at a Philadelphia refinery

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has reached a tentative $4.2 settlement with a firm that owned and operated a major East Coast refinery that was shuttered after an explosion and fire in 2019.
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