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How to recover your home after disaster strikes | My First Home

How to recover your home after disaster strikes | My First Home

Damaged home? Here’s how to recover after disaster strikes by filing first home insurance claim. RELATED: Tips on buying a new house https://youtu.be/7e5N90Zzf-A Kristin Schoeffel accidentally flooded her basement while doing the laundry. Here’s what she learned in the process of repairing her home. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA …

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis holds news conference ahead of Hurricane Dorian (LIVE) | USA TODAY

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis holds news conference ahead of Hurricane Dorian (LIVE) | USA TODAY

Hurricane Dorian hurtled toward the United States and strengthened to a 140-mph, Category 4 “major” hurricane ahead of its expected landfall Monday into Tuesday along Florida’s east coast, forecasters say. RELATED: https://bit.ly/2NFZCak Hurricane warnings were put in place in the northwestern Bahamas as Dorian approached the island nation. A direct hit in the Bahamas is likely on Sunday into Monday. …

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5 dead in mass shooting in Midland-Odessa, Texas | USA TODAY

5 dead in mass shooting in Midland-Odessa, Texas | USA TODAY

A traffic stop triggered a deadly shooting rampage. Warning: Some viewers may find this video disturbing. RELATED: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXYaRH10DVo&t=52s At least five people are dead after a gunman hijacked a postal service van and shot at at least 21 people, Odessa Police Chief Michael Gerke said Saturday. The gunman, who was shot and killed by police, was described as a white …

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Shooting in Dayton leaves at least 9 dead | USA TODAY

Shooting in Dayton leaves at least 9 dead | USA TODAY

At least 9 people have died after a gunman opened fire in a popular entertainment district in Dayton, Ohio. Police say the shooter is dead. It was the nation’s second mass shooting in less than 24 hours. Late Saturday morning, a 21-year-old gunman killed 20 and wounded 26 others at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas. » Subscribe to USA …

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis holds news conference ahead of Hurricane Dorian

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis holds news conference ahead of Hurricane Dorian

Hurricane Dorian hurtled toward the United States and was on track to become a major hurricane Friday before its expected landfall Monday along Florida’s east coast, forecasters say. RELATED: https://bit.ly/2NFZCak The storm was slowly turning west on Friday as it makes it way back toward land and is expected to strengthen in the coming days, the National Hurricane Center said. …

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Boost survival chances against active shooter | USA TODAY

Boost survival chances against active shooter | USA TODAY

Experts say that there is no single response that works in every active shooter situation because each one is different, but these tactics can help. The phenomenon of the mass shooting has grown and changed over the years. So has the thinking on how best to survive one. Experts say that there is no single response that works in every …

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Jeffrey Epstein's death, Reps. Omar and Tlaib banned from Israel | Week In Review

Jeffrey Epstein's death, Reps. Omar and Tlaib banned from Israel | Week In Review

Jeffrey Epstein’s death raises questions. Rep. Omar and Rep. Tlaib are denied entry into Israel. President Trump’s response to both events. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/2Vq6Nnq » USA TODAY delivers current local and national news, sports, entertainment, finance, technology, and more through award-winning journalism, photos, videos and …

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El Paso Walmart shooting leaves multiple people dead | USA TODAY

El Paso Walmart shooting leaves multiple people dead | USA TODAY

Multiple people are dead and one person is in custody after a lone gunman went on a shooting rampage at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, according to authorities. RELATED VIDEO: https://youtu.be/JxdzHEb9shI » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/2IMPbAh » USA TODAY delivers current local and national news, sports, …

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Dorian may hit Florida as Category 4 hurricane | USA TODAY

Dorian may hit Florida as Category 4 hurricane | USA TODAY

Hurricane Dorian is expected to gain considerable strength as it barrels toward Florida. RELATED: https://bit.ly/2Uho1Eu The latest forecast from the National Hurricane Center said Dorian is expected to reach Category 4 strength as it approaches Florida: “Dorian is forecast to become a dangerous major hurricane later and maintain that status as it heads for the northwestern Bahamas and the Florida …

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President Donald Trump: 'Hate has no place' | USA TODAY

President Donald Trump: 'Hate has no place' | USA TODAY

President Donald Trump says hate has no place after mass shootings in Texas and Ohio. RELATED: El Paso Walmart shooting leaves multiple people dead https://youtu.be/ElpYCKC5p2o U.S. President Donald Trump spoke about the mass shootings at the Walmart in El Paso, Texas and in Dayton, Ohio. He said hate has no place and also discussed mental illness. » Subscribe to USA …

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A Veterans Affairs whistleblower now pointing finger at his own office | USA TODAY

A Veterans Affairs whistleblower now pointing finger at his own office | USA TODAY

VA whistleblower Brandon Coleman, hired by VA to do outreach to whistleblowers, has some issues with the office established to protect them. Coleman – one of the highest-profile employees of the whistleblower office – has now requested protection from another federal agency that protects whistleblowers, the U.S. Office of Special Counsel. In his request, which he also sent to members …

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Florida officials provide an update on Hurricane Dorian (LIVE) | USA TODAY

Florida officials provide an update on Hurricane Dorian (LIVE) | USA TODAY

Hurricane Dorian hurtled toward the United States and was on track to become a major hurricane Friday before its expected landfall Monday along Florida’s east coast, forecasters say. RELATED: https://bit.ly/2NFZCak The storm was slowly turning west on Friday as it makes it way back toward land and is expected to strengthen in the coming days, the National Hurricane Center said. …

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Dayton, El Paso, and the Trump Administration's response | Week In Review

Dayton, El Paso, and the Trump Administration's response | Week In Review

Mass shootings occur in Dayton, Ohio and El Paso, Texas. The Trump Administration, as well as top politicians, share their responses. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/2IMPbAh » USA TODAY delivers current local and national news, sports, entertainment, finance, technology, and more through award-winning journalism, photos, videos and …

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