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Julie

@jaespy.bsky.social
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Incredibly boring Floridian, 💙 lefty, animal lover… Still rooting for Ukraine 🇺🇦.

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Craig Pittman @craigtimes.bsky.social · 1h
Folks in #Florida who would be under the new flightpath are fighting this tooth and nail.
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Yashar Ali 🐘 @yasharali.bsky.social · 15h
If you live in Florida — or anywhere for that matter — you should take a look at this data linked below which shows how the sugar industry is not paying its fair share to clean up the Everglades. Outrageous. Data Here: bit.ly/4xDIogh
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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I literally don’t know a single woman who hasn’t been raped, stalked, groped, harassed, or sexually violated in some way at some point in their life. If you choose to doubt and dox survivors, just know every woman in your life is disgusted by you.
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Craig Pittman @craigtimes.bsky.social · 19h
#Florida Gov. Ron DeSastrous & his doofus Cabinet vote to declare Muslim civil rights group a terrorist organization even though the feds have never done so. Yes, there's a lawsuit. floridaphoenix.com/2026/09/29/g... via @mitchperry.bsky.social
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Governor, Cabinet approve designation of CAIR as a domestic terrorist group • Florida Phoenix
Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet on Tuesday designated the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and two other organizations as domestic terrorist groups. They also added more than 90 ...
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Greg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · 20h
Awful: The Supreme Court just let Trump's third-country deportations move forward. Still a shot at stopping them later but unlikely. Reminder: If Dems win power, they can and should defund both the white-nationalist Office of Remigration and third-country deportations, as I argue in this piece:
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Charlotte Clymer @charlotteclymer.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I love this woman. Chuck Schumer, you need to wake your ass up and realize you got an actual boss running for the Senate in Florida. Send her campaign more money immediately.
Tweet from Florida State Rep. Angie Nixon: “Now @AshleyMoodyFL. Why would I want to abolish the police when I want you arrested and in jail for stealing $10 million from sick kids? BFFR”
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Schooley @schooley.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Go on. Keep proving the point of the documentary, fellas.
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The Major Social Media Platforms Are All Rejecting Paid Ads for 'Musk' (Exclusive) — The Hollywood Reporter
The Alex Gibney doc has received denials from YouTube, Meta, TikTok and X on running the trailer. Its U.S. distributor is appealing.
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Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
We’ve been in a constitutional crisis since Jan. 20, 2025 and a blue wave in November won’t fix it if Trump can just ignore legislation passed by Congress.
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Trump cancels nearly $1 billion in spending approved by Congress, a move some lawmakers called illegal
President Trump moved to cancel almost $1 billion in spending that was approved by Congress, marking the second time his administration has employed a rarely used tactic that some lawmakers in both pa...
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Andrew Lawrence @ndrew.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
i am simply asking democrats to treat the supreme court as the ideological political opponent that it is
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Jason Garcia @jasongarcia.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Some interesting big donors to Byron Donalds last week: - Big Sugar producer Florida Crystals ($205,000) - DeVos family ($1 million) - Disney (~$78,000 in free stuff) - NE Florida agricultural enclave developers: Davis family/DDI Inc., PARC Group & Hutson Cos. ($450,000)
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Mary @mfbrodie.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
This is why @angieforfl.bsky.social should represent Florida in the Senate. As a human being, Angie Nixon cares about Floridians. I live in Texas, so I'm voting for Talarico (because James Talarico cares about Texans). But if I lived in Florida, I'd support Nixon. Because she cares.
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I walked into the Capitol because they were redrawing Florida’s congressional maps in a way that cou
YouTube video by Angie Nixon For Florida | Change Can't Wait
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emptywheel @emptywheel.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
DOJ is officially trying to veto the Digital Services Act in Europe, intervening to prevent clear fines on Musk. www.justice.gov/opa/pr/unite...
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United States Files Request to Intervene in Case Brought by X Corp. and Elon Musk Seeking to Annul Decision by European Commission
The United States filed an application to intervene in the captioned cases, X Internet and X Holdings v. Commission, Case No. T-114/26 and Musk v. Commission, Case No. T-121/26, before the General Cou...
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Josh Marshall @joshtpm.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Fun times in Florida
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Cost of extending ACA subsidies: $30 billion/year Cost of Trump's Iran War: $43 billion in roughly seven months (and that's a low estimate) It's not a question of what we can afford. It's a question of priorities.
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Angie Nixon @angieforfl.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Florida, put these dates on your calendar now. Save this, send it to your people, and make sure everybody in your circle knows what’s coming up before November. #Angie4FL #FloridaVotes #Election2026 #FloridaPolitics
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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Semi driver stops filling up his tank when it hits $1,000 "Almost thirty years of driving trucks and that's a first"
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Karly Kingsley @karlykingsley.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
If I’m going to pay nearly seven dollars for a bag of chips, there better not be a broken one in that bag. It’s time for some accountability. These grocery prices are getting out of hand.
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Craig Pittman @craigtimes.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Another figure from the Hope #Florida scandal gets rewarded -- this time nominated by Gov. Ron DeSastrous for a seat on the Judicial Nominating Commission. floridapolitics.com/archives/819...
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Hope Florida Foundation lawyer Jeff Aaron earns Judicial Nominating Commission nod
3 other candidates will also be considered next year when the Legislature is back in session.
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Josh Marshall @joshtpm.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
GOP candidate strongly favored to win seat in Florida legislature talkingpointsmemo.com/news/florida...
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Craig Pittman @craigtimes.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
The #Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is publicly acknowledging one breach of the Driver and Vehicle Information Database (DAVID). But questions remain as to whether that’s the only issue, (It's not.) floridapolitics.com/archives/819...
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FLHSMV acknowledges ‘ongoing criminal investigation’ into drivers’ license breach. But what about the data?
The deadline for action is Friday. What will the state do?
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Craig Pittman @craigtimes.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Trail cam catches rare video of endangered #Florida panther mom & 3 kittens. www.local10.com/news/florida...
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Rare trail camera video captures Florida panther mom, 3 kittens at Babcock Ranch Preserve
A rare sighting of a Florida panther mother and her three kittens is giving wildlife officials a glimpse at the species’ potential to expand its breeding range.
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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
In response to this, the DeSantis administration releases a statement saying that they'd make this outrageous cage "even smaller if we could." The Department of Homeland Security's own Inspector General said it violated every detention standard and posed a significant danger to health and safety.
"At least ten million illegal aliens entered our country under the Biden administration. Florida decided to do something about it," Lanfranconi said. "The left-wing media wants to focus on a confinement area for violent criminal aliens who have proven they cannot remain peaceful while awaiting deportation. While it adheres to all federal standards for criminal confinement, we'd make it even smaller if we could."
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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
NEW: DHS's Inspector General releases a scathing report about the Everglades detention camp known as "Alligator Alcatraz." The OIG finds that the now-closed camp, violated multiple ICE standards. The OIG also confirms detainees were punished with placement in a metal cage in the Florida heat.🧵
OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Staff also reported that time spent in the small metal enclosures is closely monitored, and
detainees are not locked in, even though we observed locking mechanisms on the enclosures.
Figures 11 and 12. Small Metal Enclosures; Observed January 21, 2026

Underneath is a picture of a metal cage that is 4 feet 3 inches wide by 4 feet 3 inches long, and 7 feet 9 inches high. The cage itself is placed on a tiny spot of fake turf, and then surrounded by another chainlink fence with razor wire on top. The cage is covered by a roof, but it's entirely exposed to the outside otherwise, meaning mosquitos and no air conditioning.
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John Morales @johnmoralestv.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
“The shift by the Environmental Protection Agency would complete the administration’s erasure of the most consequential climate policies…” 20 months of “damn the torpedoes” is not just exhausting, but reckless and cruelly dangerous. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/13/c...
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E.P.A. Will Erase Limits on Climate Pollution From Power Plants (Gift Article)
Generation of electricity is the second largest source of carbon dioxide and other planet-warming gases in the United States.
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Oversight Dems @oversightdemocrats.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
🚨 BREAKING: Oversight Dems DEMAND answers from Gov. Ron DeSantis on diverting $10 MILLION meant for Floridians struggling to afford healthcare to his wife Casey DeSantis's "nonprofit." Trump may ignore these allegations of corruption, but we will fight for accountability.
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Gulf Coast News @gulfcoastnewsnow.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Gas prices in Lee County have surged to $4.19 per gallon, while diesel prices hit a record high of $5.83 per gallon, leaving residents struggling to manage costs amid global disruptions.
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Angie Nixon @angieforfl.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
They can throw every attack they’ve got at me. I’m still gonna talk about healthcare, public schools, corruption, and whether working people can actually afford to live. That’s what they’re scared of. Not me. The message.
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Judd Legum @juddlegum.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
🚨 BEWARE of VoteSafe.org 🚨 While it bills itself as a “safe” way to register to vote, it is actually a digital surveillance machine created by Elon Musk’s super PAC.
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
“In the 🇺🇸 we live in right now, that’s the best we can do.” @jimmykimmel.com says his @jamestalarico.bsky.social interview will only be available on YouTube because fascist authoritarian Trump’s FCC stooge Brendan Carr threatened ABC over it. We are very far over the cliff, folks.
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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
“.. The Atlanta Fed calculates that as of May, a household would need income of $124,674 a year to afford a median-priced home … that is 45% more than the median household makes.” - Schwab
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Angie Nixon @angieforfl.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
If Ashley Moody’s too weak to step on a debate stage and answer to the working-class voters who built this state, she’s too weak to represent and fight for Floridians in the U.S. Senate. www.actionnewsjax.com/news/local/s...
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Sen. Ashley Moody declines to take part in Action News Jax debate with Angie Nixon
U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody (R-Fla.) will not take part in a debate Action News Jax was planning.
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Florida Phoenix @floridaphoenix.com · 08/09/2026
“In order to make up this revenue, local governments are likely to charge their residents fees to raise the revenue necessary to fund parks and public spaces as well as storm hardening preparation,” the group says. floridaphoenix.com/2026/09/08/s...
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Sierra Club Florida calls on voters to oppose Amendment 3 • Florida Phoenix
The Sierra Club has become the latest organization to announce opposition to Amendment 3 on the November ballot, saying that if passed it “will effectively gut the buckets of local governments in Flor...
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Julie @jaespy.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
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Mission We use weather radar to detect and predict the numbers and flight directions of migrating birds aloft to support bird conservation and expand our understanding of migratory bird movement. ...
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
The federal minimum wage has been stuck at a paltry $7.25 an hour since 2009. Guess how much the wage would be today if it kept up with worker productivity over the years?
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Judd Legum @juddlegum.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
1. Elon Musk is spending millions pushing Americans to VoteSafe, which bills itself as a voter registration site but is actually a digital surveillance machine.
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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Wouldn't it be weird if the racist billionaire who bankrolled and took credit for the neo-Nazi victory in Germany was somehow involved in American politics too? Can you even imagine? I bet the media would have a field day asking politicians who aligned with him and took his money for statements!
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Angie Nixon @angieforfl.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
I am deeply honored to earn the endorsement of Senator Chris Murphy, a true champion who has never backed down from taking on powerful special interests to protect our communities.
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Angie Nixon @angieforfl.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Yep, that's me. You're probably wondering how I ended up in this situation. 😂 I'm running for U.S. Senate because your girl is still paying off student loans from 19 years ago. Because change can't wait.
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Nicholas Grossman @nicholasgrossman.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Is an openly bigoted criminal who uses his resources to boost neo-Nazis in Germany, stoke race riots in the UK, and advance Russian propaganda—among other things—a reliable defense contractor for the United States? And isn’t it weird how little this question comes up in government or discourse?
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Julie @jaespy.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Good lawd. What did Pierce Brosnan do to Annie Lamott?
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Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
pay living wages for all workers. tax the shit out of billionaires. happy labor day.
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Jason Garcia @jasongarcia.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
A lobbying group for real estate agents just put $10 million into the campaign to pass Amendment 3 in Florida – a massive property tax cut that is expected to drive up home prices (and agent commissions): jasongarcia.substack.com/p/real-estat...
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Real estate agents just put $10 million into campaign to pass property tax amendment
The money from the Florida Realtors is the first major cash infusion for Amendment 3, the proposed constitutional amendment that would dramatically cut and cap local property taxes across Florida.
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Mark Harris @markharris.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Everyone have a nice two days and get it out of your system, because between Tuesday and Election Day, we are not doing the Bsky "You have to EARN my vote" and "I live in a blue state so my protest vote is fine" and "The two parties are the same" thing. Take all that look-at-me shit somewhere else.>
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Julie @jaespy.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Ftlog it’s a miracle anything with a plug or wires still works at my house. FPL assaults them daily all summer+.
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Julie @jaespy.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
What’s my Senator boasting he’s been up to? Oh you know… 1. Stopping birth tourism (the borders are essentially closed). 2. Saving travel agencies (no, no it’s not 2005). 3. asking for foreign pharmaceutical recall data to be analyzed. (Fair enough, he signed a letter). Rick Scott folks. 🙄
Sen. Rick Scott Calls on Congress to Pass SAFE KIDS Act to Prevent Birth Tourism Schemes from Foreign Adversaries
U.S. Senator Rick Scott is calling on Congress to pass the SAFE KIDS Act, his bill to stop the exploitation of America's immigration laws by hostile foreign adversaries, including Communist China.
Senator Rick Scott said, "The case in St. Augustine is tragic, disturbing, and completely preventable. These poor children, through no fault of their own, are stuck in limbo over where their home will be — all because America's surrogate system is ripe for abuse and exploitation. My bill, the SAFE KIDS Act, prevents our enemies from abusing our hospitality and medicine to give them a foothold in our country. It would prevent the exact tragedy playing out in Florida right now."
"This problem will not go away if we do nothing. The fact that there are entire businesses in Florida that appear to be based around exploiting our immigration system more than speaks to that. We need to protect the most vulnerable among us from being trafficked and treated like commodities. / am gratetul that Chairman Gill and the task force are taking this seriously. America's enemies should not be able to scam their way to American citizenship. / encourage all my colleagues in the Senate to pass my bill immediately."
Read more HERE.
Sen. Rick Scott Urges DOT Sec. Duffy to Correct Loophole Hurting
Small Businesses
U.S. Senator Rick Scott sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy asking him to fix to a Biden-era policy that unfairly harms travel agents, including many small business owners in Florida.
Senator Rick Scott wrote, "Travel agencies and advisors operate on slim margins, and many simply cannot afford to front refunds to their customers, particularly for group bookings worth tens of thousands of dollars, before the airline has returned the money. These small businesses are being held financially accountable for a timeline they do not control, while the airline…Chairman Rick Scott, Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand Sound the Alarm on Foreign Drug Recalls, Request Investigation
U.S. Senator Rick Scott, Chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, and Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand sent a letter to Acting Comptroller General Orice Brown requesting the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) analyze the connection between foreign drug manufacturing and drug recalls.
The senators wrote, "Over the past three decades, the United States has ceded an alarming share of its pharmaceutical manufacturing capacity to foreign nations.
Since 2000, this trend has accelerated significantly, with active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), key starting materials (KSMs), and finished dosage forms increasingly sourced from China and from countries where pharmaceutical manufacturing sectors are substantially dependent on APs or KSMs sourced from
China."
Read more HERE. Read the full letter HERE.
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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Good thing he's not a Twitch streamer without any formal role in government or his entire political party would be compelled by the media to denounce him. Just a Nazi working in the State Department. No big deal!
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emptywheel @emptywheel.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
DHS is stealing Haitians money while they deport them. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/06/w...
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Haitians Deported From U.S. Are Left Broke and Stranded (Gift Article)
Hundreds have been deported to Haiti in recent weeks, and some say they have been left with no money, no protection from gangs and no place to go.
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The Editorial Board @editorialboard.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Bottom line: states must crack down on parents who do not vaccinate their kids. There should be no debate. Enforce the laws you have. Make an example of someone. Put the fear of God in them. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/04/w...
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Six-Week-Old Infant Died From Measles, Lancaster Coroner Says (Gift Article)
The ruling casts doubt on statements from the federal health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who speculated that measles deaths reported by the state may have been “fabricated.”
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Julie @jaespy.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Yikes. Hope no one is hurt.
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Amazon cargo plane crashes at Miami airport after it overshoots runway
FAA confirms crash as videos show heavy plumes of smoke surrounding aircraft that flew in from Puerto Rico
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