Deadly Hurricane Dorian batters the Bahamas, edges closer to US

Hurricane downgraded to Category 4 but remains life-threatening, bringing winds of up to 230km an hour.
Strong winds move the palms of the palm trees at the first moment of the arrival of Hurricane Dorian in Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas. / Ramon Espinosa/AP Photo
Strong winds move the palms of the palm trees at the first moment of the arrival of Hurricane Dorian in Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas. / Ramon Espinosa/AP Photo
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