Referendums dismissed by the West as “shams” in Russian-held regions in Ukraine won overwhelming support of voters, Russian officials said. Updates.
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Hurricane Ian one of strongest storms in US history; 2M in Florida without power; 911 callers stranded in homes
Hurricane Ian slammed into Florida as one of the most powerful storms to make landfall in the U.S. 2 million reported power outages. Live updates.
Hurricane Ian strengthens into Category 4 storm, on a collision course to slam Florida Gulf Coast: Live updates
Hurricane Ian is expected to cause life-threatening storm surge, catastrophic winds and flooding in the Florida Peninsula. Latest updates.
Russia declares victory in annexation vote after US called it a sham; nearly 100K Russians flee to Kazakhstan: Sept. 27 recap
The seemingly preordained outcome sets the stage for a dangerous new phase in Russia’s seven-month war. Live updates.
Putin grants Russian citizenship to US fugitive Edward Snowden: Ukraine live updates
Former U.S. security contractor Edward Snowden, a fugitive who has been living in Russia since 2013, has been granted Russian citizenship. Updates.
Hurricane Ian makes landfall in Cuba as it strengthens to Category 3
Ian made landfall in Cuba early Tuesday after it strengthened to a Category 3 storm with 125 mph winds, officials said. Live updates.
‘Catastrophic consequences for Russia’ if Putin uses nukes, top US official says: Ukraine updates
Zelenskyy said Putin plans on annexing Ukraine territories so he can justify his invasion by claiming he is actually defending Russian territory.
Ian could become ‘catastrophic’ Category 4 hurricane; Florida Gov. DeSantis declares state of emergency: What we know
Tropical Storm Ian strengthened into a hurricane Monday and threatened to slam Florida’s west coast later in the week.
Biden says Putin was ‘reckless’ in veiled nuclear threat, calls on UN to support Ukraine; 2 Americans captured in war freed: Updates
Russia has “shamelessly” violated core tenants of the United Nations and the world must stand behind Ukraine, President Joe Biden said. Updates.
Fiona threatens to become Category 4 storm; ‘Big part’ of Puerto Rico will have power soon, officials say
Fiona became a Category 3 storm overnight, knocking out power to 80% of Puerto Rico. In the Dominican Republic, 1 million are without running water.