Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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The video covers three main news stories: Hurricane Dorian's northward movement causing evacuations in Florida and severe damage in the Bahamas; a mass shooting in Odessa, Texas, where the shooter acquired a gun without a background check; and a court ruling in North Carolina declaring the state's political maps unconstitutional due to gerrymandering, requiring new maps before the 2020 elections.

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What is the current threat posed by Hurricane Dorian?

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What actions are being taken in response to the damage caused by Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas?

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What were the consequences of the drive-by shooting in Odessa, TX?

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What was the reason the gunman in Odessa was able to purchase a weapon without a background check?

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What did the panel of judges in North Carolina decide about the state legislature's political maps?

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