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Hurricane Ian knocks out power to 2 million on destructive path across Florida

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Biden warns oil industry not to raise prices as Ian sweeps into Florida

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Biden warns oil industry not to raise prices as Ian sweeps into Florida

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Floridians' TikTok livestreams capture strong winds and rising waters as Ian approaches

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