Live Updates: Death Toll Rises as Hurricane Melissa Churns Toward the Bahamas

Water rose unexpectedly in Haiti, flooding more than 160 homes and killing about 20 people. One person died in the Dominican Republic, and four bodies were found in Jamaica after the storm. Read more
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Live Updates: Hurricane Melissa Roars Across Jamaica, Bringing Wind, Rain and Risk

The storm’s slow pace prompted warnings about flooding and landslides. Jamaican officials said many residents had refused to evacuate, and one minister warned, “This is not the time to be brave.” Read more
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Is the U.S. Losing in Vietnam? Russia, North Korea and China Are Gaining.

U.S. allies worry that American volatility and Russian outreach and arms sales, in particular, are driving Vietnam into a new phase. Read more
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