Debbie Elliott

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Florida's Senate Race Still Too Close To Call

Wednesday, November 07, 2018

The Florida Senate race could be headed to recount as Republican Rick Scott's lead over Democrat Bill Nelson narrows overnight. The margin is narrow enough to trigger an automatic recount.

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Key Battleground State Florida Was A Firewall For Republicans

Wednesday, November 07, 2018

In a hard-fought contest, Republican Ron DeSantis won Florida's race for governor. Rick Scott has declared victory in the tight Senate race over three-term incumbent Democrat Bill Nelson.

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'Jim Crow's Last Stand' In Louisiana May Fall To Ballot Measure

Sunday, November 04, 2018

Louisiana is one of only two states in the country that allow non-unanimous juries to convict defendants. A ballot measure will be voted on Tuesday that would amend the state's constitution.

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Blaming Victims For Mail Bombs Carries Echoes Of Civil Rights Bombings

Saturday, October 27, 2018

The speculation surrounding a string of mail bombs harks back to another era in American history, when bombs were a tool of political intimidation and when bombings were blamed on the victims.

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Hurricane Michael's Damage To Communications Systems Has Slowed Recovery

Monday, October 22, 2018

Residents in the Florida panhandle are still reeling from the destruction caused by Hurricane Michael. The recovery effort continues to be marred by fractured communication systems.

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In Hurricane Michael's Wake, Florida Panhandle Faces Steep Path Back To Normal

Sunday, October 21, 2018

More than a week after Hurricane Michael made landfall as a Category 4 storm, cities and towns are facing the daunting task of trying to rebuild.

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Crowdsourcing To Find Survivors Of Hurricane Michael

Saturday, October 20, 2018

According to one website, at least 300 people are still unaccounted for on the Florida panhandle in the wake of Hurricane Michael.

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Blown Roofs, Flying Glass: 'This Whole Town's Destroyed'

Friday, October 12, 2018

Mechanic Ryan Smith of Lynn Haven, Fla., thought his house would hold during Hurricane Michael — until the roof blew off. Once he made it through, he helped his neighbors survive.

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Panama City, Fla., Dealt A Devastating Blow By Hurricane Michael

Thursday, October 11, 2018

Hurricane Michael left behind massive destruction on the Florida Panhandle. Panama City was one of the places hardest hit by the storm.

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Hurricane Michael Makes Landfall In Florida As Category 4 Storm

Wednesday, October 10, 2018

Hurricane Michael made landfall on the Florida panhandle Wednesday afternoon.

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Experts Warn Some Coastal Residents Should Consider Rebuilding Inland

Tuesday, September 18, 2018

The Carolinas' recovery from Hurricane Florence is already raising difficult questions about repeated flooding.

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'I Lost Literally Everything': Historic Town Cleans Up After Catastrophic Flooding

Monday, September 17, 2018

William Donelson came back to New Bern, N.C., to find his one-story brick apartment condemned. The town was hit by a nearly 10-foot storm surge from Hurricane Florence.

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Hurricane Florence: The Latest

Friday, September 14, 2018

Hundreds of thousands of people are without power in North Carolina as Florence comes ashore. The storm is moving slowly dumping lots of rain and causing flooding in many areas along the coast.

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Hurricane Florence Approaches The Carolinas

Thursday, September 13, 2018

Forecasters and residents are keeping a close eye on Hurricane Florence, which threatens the coast and inland areas with fierce winds, a big storm surge and plenty of rain.

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Gulf Coast Residents Already Feeling Impact Of Tropical Storm Gordon

Tuesday, September 04, 2018

Residents along the northern Gulf of Mexico are preparing for a strong tropical system. Tropical storm Gordon is expected to bring heavy rain, flooding and possible tornadoes from the Florida panhandle to Louisiana.

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The World Says Goodbye To Aretha Franklin, The 'Queen Of Soul'

Friday, August 31, 2018

Thousands are expected at Friday's funeral for the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. Family and invited guests celebrated her life inside the church while the community continued its tribute outside.

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Remembering The Queen Of Soul In Detroit

Friday, August 31, 2018

In Detroit, Aretha Franklin gets her final sendoff — in the vintage, white Cadillac hearse that once carried civil rights icon Rosa Parks. Her fans have been celebrating the Queen of Soul all week.

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News Brief: DOJ Sides Against Harvard, Remembering John McCain And Aretha Franklin

Friday, August 31, 2018

The Justice Department has backed a lawsuit alleging that Harvard University illegally discriminates against Asian-Americans. And mourners are paying tribute to John McCain and Aretha Franklin.

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Detroit Says Goodbye To Aretha Franklin

Friday, August 31, 2018

Detroit says goodbye to Aretha Franklin at her funeral today. Services will be live-streamed, in the culmination of a week-long tribute to the singer whose voice and soul touched millions.

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Dressing For A Queen: Aretha Franklin Fans Pay Tribute To The Late Singer

Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Fans are paying tribute to Aretha Franklin by dressing the part. The Queen of Soul is lying in repose Wednesday in Detroit where there are many hats with bows and fancy dresses on display by fans.

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