Bill Chappell
Stories
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'Incredibly Dangerous' Hurricane Michael Nears Florida, With 150-MPH Winds
Forecasters say Hurricane Michael will be the strongest storm to hit the Panhandle since records were first kept in 1851. It has rapidly intensified since the weekend.
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Florida Braces For 'Life-Threatening' Hurricane Michael To Hit Panhandle On Wednesday
Hurricane Michael is now a Category 2 storm, with sustained winds topping 100 mph. It's forecast to be the most destructive storm to hit the Florida Panhandle in decades.
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Toyota Recalls More Than 800,000 Prius Vehicles In U.S.
The recall addresses the way the cars respond if their hybrid systems run into problems. They're designed to enter a fail-safe or "limp home" driving mode, but in certain conditions they can stall.
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'Tragedy Everywhere': Aid Groups Scramble Against Time After Indonesian Tsunami
Nearly a week since a huge earthquake and tsunami, rescuer and relief workers are fighting to overcome delays and despair in Indonesia. Meanwhile, the death toll has grown to more than 1,500 people.
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U.N. Orders U.S. To Partially Lift Sanctions On Iran
Limiting food and medical products "may have a serious detrimental impact on the health and lives of individuals on the territory of Iran," the International Court of Justice said.
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How To Help After Indonesia's Earthquake And Tsunami
The disasters crippled communications and damaged roads — problems that are also complicating efforts to bring aid to the city of Palu and other affected areas.
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Amazon Sets $15 Minimum Wage For U.S. Employees, Including Temps
The retail giant, run by the world's richest man, was criticized earlier this year after revealing its workers' median pay was $28,446.
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Indonesian Tsunami: Death Toll Hits 1,200; Survivors Desperate For Aid
Relief agencies are having trouble reaching stricken areas, setting off looting of stores and aid supplies. The death toll from the tsunami and quake could rise further, officials warn.
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Pope Francis Defrocks Priest Fernando Karadima, A Notorious Abuser In Chile
Karadima has been the face of the church's sex abuse scandal in Chile. In 2011, a Vatican tribunal found him guilty of sexually abusing dozens of minors.
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Hurricane Florence Makes Landfall In N.C.: 'An Uninvited Brute' Grinds Ashore
More than 326,000 customers are already without power. Florence remains a massive hurricane that forecasters say will spark catastrophic flooding.