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Video: Firefighters work to extinguish vehicle fire on Florida's Turnpike in Orange County

Firefighters are working to extinguish a vehicle fire that's causing delays on Florida's Turnpike in Orange County.

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The US has stepped in to buy Japanese yen. Why?

The United States bought the Japanese yen for the first time in more than a decade. Why?

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Car fire shuts down part of Florida’s Turnpike in Orange County

Crews responded to a car fire early Monday on Florida’s Turnpike in Orange County.The incident happened in the southbound lanes of Florida’s Turnpike before SR-429, in the Winter Garden area.The vehicle was seen fully engulfed in flames in the roadway.The incident has only 1 lane of traffic moving...

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Strong storms, heavy rain expected across Central Florida today

Strong storms and heavy rain are expected across Central Florida today, with some storms possibly becoming severe later this afternoon.

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Cuba faces yet another nationwide blackout as electrical grid collapses

Cuba’s energy grid collapsed late Sunday, the electricity utility announced, plunging the country into another nationwide blackout as a U.S. oil blockade continues.

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Officers respond to possible shooting in Orlando neighborhood

Reports of a shooting led Orlando police to a Pine Hills neighborhood Sunday evening.Officers responded around 5:30 p.m. to the area of North Pine Hills Road and North Lane.Channel 9 was near the investigation a short time later and saw a parking lot between two apartment buildings that appeared...

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5,000 homes evacuated as Eastern Washington wildfires burn on

With winds and steep canyons working against crews, fires near Spokane remain uncontained and a state of emergency is in effect.

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Lake Mary rolls past Washington State behind Cheek’s dominant outing in World Series opener

Lake Mary only needed 4 innings to get the job done, sending Washington State to the elimination bracket in a 14-0 shutout in the opener of the World Series.

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