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News Brief: Hurricane Latest, Funeral For Botham Jean, CBS Fires Executive

5:22am September 13, 2018

Hurricane Florence weakened slightly as it continued to blast toward the Carolinas. Also, an update on the off-duty Dallas police officer who shot a neighbor and CBS firing a 60 Minutes executive.

A sign posts a mandatory evacuation prior to Hurricane Florence in Emerald Isle N.C., Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018.

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Family That Survived Hurricane Maria Evacuates Ahead Of Florence

11:08pm September 12, 2018

by Valerie Crowder

A Puerto Rican family say they made a mistake when they rode out Hurricane Maria in their home last year. This time they got out before Hurricane Florence got too close.

WNBA Finals

7:34pm September 12, 2018

The WNBA Finals are underway, and the league's popularity has increased. But SB Nation's Tamryn Spruill says the WNBA and its players are still trying to win something more than games — respect.

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Houston Astros relief pitcher Brad Peacock delivers the ball during an Aug. 1 game against the Seattle Mariners in Seattle. A month later, he became the third known player in the league diagnosed with hand, foot and mouth disease this season.

Contagious Hand, Foot And Mouth Disease Throws Curveball Into MLB Season

7:12pm September 12, 2018

by Amy Held

Astros relief pitcher Brad Peacock was the third player sent home with the virus this season. The league says it is taking steps to contain the spread of the virus.

Trump Lauds Government Response To Hurricane Maria

7:11pm September 12, 2018

by Adrian Florido

President Donald Trump praised the government's response to Hurricane Maria, prompting an outcry among many in Puerto Rico.

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National security adviser John Bolton said a new White House order on election security isn't aimed at any particular country.

Trump Executive Order Would Punish Foreigners Linked To Election Interference

5:44pm September 12, 2018

by Ayesha Rascoe

The order sets up a framework for intelligence agencies to investigate whether foreign actors are attempting to influence any aspect of the electoral process. It is not aimed at a particular country.

Democrats Are Already Looking To 2020

5:12pm September 12, 2018

by Scott Detrow

Several Democrats considering 2020 presidential bids have made some early moves to elevate their national profiles even before the 2018 midterm elections.

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The Latest On Hurricane Florence

5:12pm September 12, 2018

by Sarah McCammon

Governors in five states have declared states of emergencies ahead of Hurricane Florence's arrival on the Eastern Seaboard. Officials have ordered the evacuations of hundreds of thousands of people.

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FEMA Under Trump

5:12pm September 12, 2018

by Brian Naylor

With Hurricane Florence about to make landfall, FEMA is going to be tested once again. Is it prepared under President Trump?

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North Carolina Prepares For Hurricane Florence

5:12pm September 12, 2018

Nearly 3,000 National Guard soldiers are being activated in North Carolina, where the governor warns that time to prepare is running out. He says residents should plan on losing power for days.

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