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The US mainland is not out of the woods yet

As Hurricane Maria lashed the Dominican Republic after a destructive rampage in Puerto Rico and Dominica, the US mainland should not breathe a sigh of relief.

Published on 21 September 2017 | 1:18 pm

Deadly storm leaves Puerto Rico without electricity, possibly for months, governor says

Hurricane Maria regained strength Thursday morning as it continued to ravage the Caribbean, with the Turks and Caicos islands next in its cross-hairs.

Published on 21 September 2017 | 3:56 pm

In pictures: Hurricane Maria pummels Puerto Rico

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The drive that shows how badly Puerto Rico was hit

Fallen power lines, flooding, debris ... obstacles litter roads in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria ripped through the island.

Published on 21 September 2017 | 10:49 am

Track the storm: Follow Maria's path

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Navy worker flips off newborn

Two employees at Naval Hospital Jacksonville have been removed from patient care duties after images of them mistreating babies went viral.

Published on 20 September 2017 | 12:56 pm

The 1 big reason health care bill could pass

When it comes to the Graham-Cassidy health care bill, there is one thing Republicans agree on right now: It's their last shot to repeal and replace Obamacare.

Published on 21 September 2017 | 11:44 am

Ninth death confirmed after Florida nursing home left without A/C

A ninth victim has died after a Florida nursing home failed to evacuate its residents, who suffered for days in oppressive heat with no air conditioning, after Hurricane Irma, according to the Hollywood Police Department.

Published on 20 September 2017 | 1:54 pm

The most common pre-existing medical conditions

By the numbers, it looks like Americans are one unhealthy nation and could therefore have a lot to lose, depending on how the health care debate concludes.

Published on 20 September 2017 | 8:14 pm

How not to run for president (while probably running for president)

Although Donald Trump has already launched is re-election campaign, only one Democrat so far -- Maryland Rep. John Delaney -- has thrown his hat in the 2020 ring. The vast majority of presidential prospects have remained coy about their plans -- but few have explicitly ruled out a White House bid.

Published on 20 September 2017 | 10:17 pm

Trump slashes at Obama's legacy, but risks his own

Republicans for years failed to gut the legacy of their nemesis Barack Obama: Now they can do so within a matter of days.

Published on 21 September 2017 | 10:27 am

What happens to Kimmel's son if Graham-Cassidy passes

It was frightening news that every parent dreads: Hours after the birth of their son, Jimmy Kimmel and his wife were informed by doctors that Billy had a complex heart condition and would need immediate surgery.

Published on 21 September 2017 | 3:35 pm

'Flaming feminist litigator' RBG sets up SCOTUS term

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg looked out at the first year law class she was about to address at Georgetown Law on Wednesday and smiled broadly after being told the majority of the class were women.

Published on 21 September 2017 | 10:41 am