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The Latest: Coast Guard helicopters flying over Gulf Coast
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The Latest: Sally knocks out part of bridge in Pensacola
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Belarus leader Lukashenko disparages protests as US plan
MOSCOW (AP) — Belarus' authoritarian leader on Wednesday sought to disparage protesters demanding his resignation for a sixth straight week following a disputed election by accusing the United States of fomenting the unrest.
The Latest: Sally weakens to Cat 1 storm, remains dangerous
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Official defends handling of virus in Michigan nursing homes
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A top health official on Wednesday defended Michigan's handling of nursing home residents infected with the coronavirus, contending its performance has been “strong” compared with other states and again dismissing critical Republicans' call for facilities that house only COVID-19 patients.
Story of the Underground Railroad to Mexico gains attention
HOUSTON (AP) — While researching U.S. Civil War history in South Texas, Roseann Bacha-Garza came across the two unique families of the Jacksons and the Webbers living along the Rio Grande. White men headed both families. Both of their wives were Black, emancipated slaves.
The Latest: Officials expect worst to come amid storm
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Editorial Roundup: Louisiana
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Belarus leader accuses US and its allies of fueling protests
MOSCOW (AP) — Belarus' authoritarian leader accused the United States and its allies of fomenting massive demonstrations against his rule, a claim echoed Wednesday by Russia's intelligence chief.
High winds and wildfires reduce nation's largest apple crop
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Washington's apple crop will be up to 10% smaller than expected because wildfires and extreme windstorms have battered orchards in recent weeks, the Washington Apple Commission said Wednesday.
US stocks tick up ahead of Federal Reserve’s rate decision
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are ticking higher on Wall Street Wednesday, ahead of a decision on interest-rate policy by the Federal Reserve scheduled for the afternoon.
Does God want Christians to be a ‘good guy with a gun’?
(RNS) — Does Jesus want you to own a gun?
Wall Street opens higher ahead of Fed statement
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks on Wall Street are opening higher Wednesday ahead of a Federal Reserve policy announcement. The S&P 500 is up 0.4%, led by Kate Spade owner Tapestry. Package delivery giant FedEx is also up on a strong quarterly earnings report. The Fed is not expected to change its monetary policy, but investors are watching for clues on the outlook for the economy and interest rates. Japan’s central bank has begun a policy meeting that will wrap up Thursday but also is not expected to result in any major changes. Meanwhile, the price of crude oil is edging up.
The Latest: Mayor: Dozens have been rescued from flood homes
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Russian spymaster accuses US of fomenting Belarus protests
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia's intelligence chief on Wednesday accused the United States of fomenting massive demonstrations against Belarus' authoritarian president that have entered their sixth week.
US outlines sweeping plan to provide free COVID-19 vaccines
WASHINGTON (AP) — The government outlined a sweeping plan Wednesday to make vaccines for COVID-19 available for free to all Americans, assuming a safe and effective shot is developed, even as top health officials faced questions about political interference with virus information reaching the public.
The Latest: Section of Florida highway closed from Sally
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The Latest: "Catastrophic flooding is unfolding" from Sally
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Global Forecast-Celsius
Global Forecast as of 23:00 GMT Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Global Forecast-Fahrenheit
Global Forecast as of 23:00 GMT Wednesday, September 16, 2020