Tropical Storm Ian was forecast to rapidly gain strength Sunday and threatened to slam Florida’s west coast later in the week.
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Biden says Putin was ‘reckless’ in veiled nuclear threat, calls on UN to support Ukraine; 2 Americans captured in war freed: Updates
Russia has “shamelessly” violated core tenants of the United Nations and the world must stand behind Ukraine, President Joe Biden said. Updates.
Fiona threatens to become Category 4 storm; ‘Big part’ of Puerto Rico will have power soon, officials say: Updates
Fiona became a Category 3 storm overnight, knocking out power to 80% of Puerto Rico. In the Dominican Republic, 1 million are without running water.
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Meanwhile, LUMA and other power distribution companies worked to recover services to over 200K customers around Puerto Rico late Monday.
No indications China is helping Russia, Biden says; schools close in Russian border area: Updates
There has been “no indication” China has tried to assist Russia with weapons in its war against Ukraine, President Joe Biden told “60 Minutes.”
8 million ordered to evacuate as Typhoon Nanmadol slams across Japan: ‘Raining like never before’
A massive typhoon roared across Japan’s southwestern region of Kyushu on Sunday; 8 million people ordered to evacuate.
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The Ukraine Defense Ministry said Russian troops fleeing the Ukraine advance are being kept from crossing over by other Russian troops. Live updates.
Russians admit defeat in Kharkiv; Zelenskyy visits Izium after troops flee shattered city: Ukraine updates
Kremlin officials and state media propagandists are extensively discussing the reasons for the Russian defeat in Kharkiv. Latest updates.
‘Situation more difficult by the hour’: Ukrainian forces break through to Russian border. Updates
Ukraine making major gains as a Russian-installed official said Ukrainian forces outnumbered Russian troops by 8-to-1. Live updates.
‘We will never forget you’: US honors 9/11 terror victims with events in NYC, Pentagon and Pennsylvania
The National September 11 Memorial & Museum hosted its annual ceremony, with family members of the victims reading names of those who died.