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Uzbek Asylee Smuggler & Suarez Drops Out | Afternoon Update | 8.29.23

Aug 29, 2023
06:32
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Discussion on Hurricane Edalia and FBI search for Uzbek illegal immigrants linked to ISIS. Coverage of a tragic car crash involving an illegal Haitian immigrant. Stories about Eminem's cease and desist letter, Steve Scalise's cancer announcement, and a civil rights lawsuit against a school district.
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  • Hurricane Edalia, a Category 3 system, poses a significant threat to Florida's Gulf Coast, leading to mandatory evacuations and concerns over vulnerable buildings.
  • The FBI is actively investigating a smuggling operation involving Uzbek illegal immigrants, potentially connected to ISIS, raising national security concerns and criminal scrutiny.

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Hurricane Edalia Approaching Florida Gulf Coast

Hurricane Edalia, upgraded to a Category 3 system, is set to make landfall along Florida's Gulf Coast. With winds possibly reaching 120 mph, residents in areas like Cedar Key are being ordered to evacuate due to the potential storm surge of up to 15 feet. The historical significance and vulnerability of the city's buildings add to concerns.

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