Isaias intensifies to hurricane. And, judge orders Pike execution evidence preserved
Tropical Storm Isaias has strengthened into a hurricane, prompting preparations along the US Gulf Coast. Meanwhile, legal and political developments include a court order regarding execution evidence in Tennessee and a federal case concerning White House press access.
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Tropical Storm Isaias intensified into a hurricane overnight and is forecast to make landfall as early as tomorrow night near the Alabama Gulf Coast and the Florida Panhandle. Coastal communities in its path are preparing for high winds and flooding by stocking up on supplies to board up windows and gather sandbags. Residents who live farther inland are also preparing for inches of rain and wind.
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