Remnants of Lee spawn twisters flood Georgia
Tropical Storm Lee remnants churned inland dumping heavy rain across the South and spawning tornadoes that damaged dozens of Georgia homes. Floodwaters sweep away several people amid high creek levels and a drowning reported in Mississippi. Alabama searches continue as another swimmer is missing near Atlanta. Cherokee County roofs torn by debris. Norcross man swept away. searches paused at nightfall with recovery to resume Tuesday.
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Hurricane Katia strengthens to Category 4 in Atlantic
Hurricane Katia has intensified to a Category 4 storm with maximum sustained winds near 135 mph as it moves across the Atlantic Ocean. Forecasters expect fluctuations before possible gradual weakening and note landfall remains unlikely though outer winds could affect the U.S. East Coast as the storm veers northeast away from land.
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Bastrop Texas Wildfire Destroys 476 Homes
A wild blaze in Bastrop County central Texas burned about 25 000 acres along a 16 mile line destroying 476 homes and forcing roughly 000 residents from their houses. Strong winds from tropical storm remnants fueled rapid spread as about 250 firefighters battled the flames.
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Violence mars New York West Indian Parade aftermath
In Crown Heights Brooklyn a shooting near the parade route wounded a police officer and killed a civilian. At least three others were struck as revelers watched in colorful costumes. The officer was hospitalized but expected to survive.
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Obama urges GOP to back jobs and fix economy now
President Obama used a Labor Day rally in Detroit to challenge congressional Republicans to put country before party and back work programs. He highlighted rebuilding roads and bridges, more than 1 million unemployed workers eager to get to work, and urged passage of trade deals and payroll tax relief. He warned Congress to act on public works and tax cuts as the economy falters.
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Flu shot season expands with new skin prick option
Washington reports flu vaccine time with a needle free skin prick option debuting this fall for adults. Other formats include standard shots, high dose for seniors, and nasal spray. About 166 million doses expected. immunity wanes variably, but federal officials urge vaccination to maintain protection. Dr Lisa Grohskopf cautions against relying on last year’s vaccine for a second season.
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