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Reuters reports... Hurricane Irma, described as one of the most powerful Atlantic storms in a century, has killed at least six people in the French Caribbean island territory of Saint Martin, a local government official said

Nearly 30 years ago, Puerto Rico was hit hard by Hurricane Hugo, which left more than 28,000 residents homeless. But Abigail Acevedo, 60, who survived Hugo, said Irma was worse.

Amazon has acquired Whole Foods in a record-setting $13.7 billion deal.

There is a FOOD Crisis in Venezuela as inflation rises, the Venezuelan people are turning to mangoes to fill their empty stomach, according to news reports... What is that all about?

Look at this photo... Following his death Friday, a Mohammed Ali Shrine is taking shape in front of Mohammed Ali Center in Louisville KY

Egypt has arrested dozens of political activists ahead of an anti-government demonstration planned for Monday... 59 people were detained since Thursday and the arrest continues, a group of lawyers said.

World News - The lights are going out in Venezuela... The country announces 40 days of blackouts due to economic crisis...

USA Music News - Singer PRINCE has died at his recording studio at the age of 57... Prince's body was discovered in an elevator at his Paisley Park recording studio in Chanhassen, Minnesota on Thursday morning.

USA Money News Update - The U.S. 20 dollar bill is about to get a facelift... The U.S. Treasury Department announced Wednesday that black abolitionist Harriet Tubman will soon replace former President Andrew Jackson on the new $20 bill...

Cuban president Raoul Castro has justs been re-elected first secretary of the Communist Party in Cuba for another 5 years. Raoul Castro, replaced his brother and Cuban revolution leader Fidel Castro as the party's head at the previous party congress held five years ago.