Irma Aftermath: Power Still Out Across Florida and Georgia
About 1.5 million homes and businesses in Florida and Georgia remained without power after Hurricane Irma, with 46 Florida nursing homes affected. The storm killed at least 84 people, with Caribbean islands bearing many fatalities. Florida Power & Light said restoration would be lengthy and unprecedented. Eight elderly residents died at a Hollywood Hills nursing home, prompting investigations and early outrage.
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Cassini ends Saturn mission with final data transmission
NASA confirms Cassini plummeted into Saturn ending a 20 year mission from Pasadena. Final data include an infrared image of Saturn’s dark side and atmospheric samples. JPL praised the spacecraft and team while noting the probe’s historic discoveries of rings Titan and Enceladus.
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Federal judge blocks DOJ sanctuary city grant conditions nationwide
A U.S. District Judge in Illinois blocked Justice Department limits tying federal grants to jail access and advance release notices for immigrants, ruling AG Sessions likely exceeded his authority. The injunction applies beyond Chicago, amid ongoing battles over sanctuary city policies and immigration enforcement.
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