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August 29, 2019

Hurricane Dorian Gains Strength, Threatens Bahamas & Florida
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Hurricane Dorian is continuing to gain strength in the Atlantic,
threatening the Bahamas and Florida with what could become a Category 3
storm. On Wednesday, the storm slammed into the Virgin Islands but did
not directly hit the main island of Puerto Rico. However, parts of the
Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico remain without power. While Puerto Ricans
prepared for the storm on Wednesday, President Trump continued to attack
the island, describing it on Twitter as "one of the most corrupt places
on earth." He went on say to describe himself as "the best thing that's
ever happened to Puerto Rico!"


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