Category 2 hurricane batters mid-Atlantic Azores Islands

LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Hurricane Lorenzo is lashing the mid-Atlantic Azores Islands with heavy rain, powerful winds and high waves.
The Category 2 hurricane passed the Portuguese island chain Wednesday.
The Azores Civil Protection Agency says the two westernmost islands suffered minor damage, including fallen trees and power lines, but says no injuries have been reported.
Civil Protection Agency chief Carlos Neves says two homes were safely evacuated.
Around 250,000 people live on the nin