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Hurricane Isaias strengthens, takes aim at Gulf Coast states

Live updates: Category 2 Hurricane Isaias storms closer to the Gulf Coast

The system is expected to quickly strengthen into the first hurricane of the Atlantic season and strike the U.S. Gulf Coast as soon as Friday.

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Hurricane Isaias strengthens, takes aim at Gulf Coast states: Live updates

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Isaias could become a ‘significant hurricane’ on a path toward the Gulf Coast

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Hurricane Isaias is expected to strengthen as it barrels toward the US Gulf Coast

Isaias surged toward the U.S. Gulf Coast on Thursday as the first hurricane of the Atlantic season, prompting mandatory evacuations, school closures and local government shutdowns in parts of Florida.

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Isaias intensifies into hurricane, aims for Gulf coast

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Hurricane Isaias live updates: Evacuation orders in 40+ Gulf Coast counties before dangerous storm’s landfall

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Tropical Storm Isaias threatens Gulf Coast with floods

One of the biggest concerns is the storm's expected size.

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First Alert: Tropical Storm Isaias strengthens and approaches the Gulf Coast

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FIRST ALERT: Isaias reaches hurricane status as it approaches Gulf Coast

Israeli-Palestinian conflict live updates: Israel marks 3 years since Oct. 7 attack

Three years after Hamas killed 1,200 people and took 251 hostage in the Oct. 7 attacks, Israelis are marking the anniversary of an event that traumatized the nation and reshaped the region. Memorials have been held at homes, roadsides, kibbutzim and the Nova music festival site, where militants killed more than 360 people and took 44 hostages.

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Harry Smith To Return To NBC News As A Contributor

Harry Smith is returning to NBC News as a contributor, with plans to report on feature stories called Common Good. Smith’s return is official as of Monday, when he will appear at a Common Ground live event hosted by the network.

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Harry Smith Returns to ‘Today’ & ‘NBC Nightly News’ 2 Years After His Exit

The long-time reporter says he's 'thrilled' to be back.