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Hurricane Melissa: Category 5 storm eyes Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa rapidly intensified into a Category 5 storm and is bearing down on Jamaica with catastrophic flooding and life threatening surge expected; authorities ordered mass evacuations and urged immediate shelter

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41 million - Americans who could lose SNAP food benefits if the shutdown continues into November

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"Seek shelter now" — National Hurricane Center

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