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Mid-Atlantic coast under flood warnings as Ophelia weakens to post-tropical low and moves north
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Mid-Atlantic coast under flood warnings as Ophelia weakens to post-tropical low and moves north

ANNAPOLIS, Md. Tropical Storm Ophelia was downgraded to a post-tropical low on Saturday night but continued to pose a threat of coastal flooding and flash floods in the mid-Atlantic region, the U.S.

Tennessee’s House expels 2 of 3 Democrats over guns protest
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Tennessee’s House expels 2 of 3 Democrats over guns protest

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Tennessee Republicans on Thursday expelled two Democratic lawmakers from the state Legislature for their role in a protest calling for more gun control in the aftermath of a deadly

6th officer fired after beating death of Tyre Nichols
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6th officer fired after beating death of Tyre Nichols

MEMPHIS, Tenn. A sixth Memphis officer was fired Friday after an internal police investigation showed he violated multiple department policies in the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols, including rules

Biscuits or bratwurst: GOP weighs its convention choices
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Biscuits or bratwurst: GOP weighs its convention choices

In Milwaukee, one of two cities vying to host the Republican presidential convention in 2024, Democrats were pilloried by the potential visitors after predawn election results delivered Wisconsin for

Fauci: More ‘pain and suffering’ ahead as COVID cases rise
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Fauci: More ‘pain and suffering’ ahead as COVID cases rise

Dr. Anthony Fauci warned Sunday that more pain and suffering is on the horizon as COVID-19 cases climb again and officials plead with unvaccinated Americans to get their shots.