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German politicians are on the final day of campaigning before Sunday's federal election. Chancellor Merkel's Christian Democrats are likely to win the vote. Polls show she has a strong lead over rival Martin Schulz and his center-left Social Democrats.
Puerto Rico has evacuated thousands of people as a major dam failed, threatening communities downstream. At least thirteen people died as Hurricane Maria hit the island, knocking out power and causing destruction.
