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Death Toll Nears 50 From Hurricane Melissa as Jamaica Reels

Rescue crews are struggling to reach cut-off communities due to widespread outages and blocked roads.

Hurricane Gabrielle Rapidly Intensifies to Category 3 Near Bermuda With Two Atlantic Disturbances Under Watch

Erin Strengthens Offshore, Forcing Outer Banks Evacuations and East Coast Beach Closures