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Biden and Harris to visit Hurricane Helene-ravaged Southeast
(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will both head to the Southeast on Wednesday to survey damage wrought by Hurricane Helene, which so far is confirmed to have killed more than 160 people.The president said Tuesday that the cost of the massive storm could stretch into…
‘Hold onto that hope’: Urgent search for missing after Helene continues
(NEW YORK) -- At least 6,300 National Guard troops are racing to get aid to those in need -- along with an army of volunteers -- in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene as the death toll jumped to more than 160 across six states on Wednesday morning, with hundreds of…
Firefighters launch rescue operation for dog that fell into Florida cave
(NEW YORK) -- A dog in Florida has been rescued by a team of firefighters after falling 14 feet into a cave in the middle of a field, authorities said.The incident occurred at approximately 7:05 p.m. Monday when officials from Marion County Fire Rescue in Ocala, Florida, received a call…
Firefighters launch rescue operation for dog that fell into Florida cave
(NEW YORK) -- A dog in Florida has been rescued by a team of firefighters after falling 14 feet into a cave in the middle of a field, authorities said.The incident occurred at approximately 7:05 p.m. Monday when officials from Marion County Fire Rescue in Ocala, Florida, received a call…
Hurricane Helene live updates: At least 159 dead from record-breaking storm
(NEW YORK) -- The storm surge, wind damage and inland flooding from Hurricane Helene have been catastrophic, flooding neighborhoods, stranding residents, destroying homes and toppling trees in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee.Dozens have been killed.Helene, which made landfall in Florida's Big Bend region Thursday night as…
Violent crime down 10.3% in first months of 2024: FBI data
(NEW YORK) -- Violent crime decreased by 10.3% in the first six months of 2024, according to newly released preliminary FBI data.From January to June 2024, the Quarterly Uniform Crime Report found that:Murder decreased by 22.7%.Rape decreased by 17.7%.Robbery decreased by 13.6%.Aggravated assault decreased by 8.1%.Property crime decreased by 13.1%.The…
Still reeling from Helene’s aftermath, a new tropical threat develops in the Gulf
(NEW YORK) -- Even as the South continues its recovery from the devastation of Hurricane Helene, another storm system is showing the potential for development in the Gulf of Mexico.Early October is still not far from last month's peak of the hurricane season.Most of the tropical systems in the Atlantic…
Still reeling from Helene’s aftermath, a new tropical threat develops in the Gulf
(NEW YORK) -- Even as the South continues its recovery from the devastation of Hurricane Helene, another storm system is showing the potential for development in the Gulf of Mexico.Early October is still not far from last month's peak of the hurricane season.Most of the tropical systems in the Atlantic…
After Helene, searches continue for scores of loved ones unaccounted for after devastating storm
(NEW YORK) -- As Helene swept through North Carolina last week, John Norwood and his fiancé, Julie le Roux, sought shelter at a neighbor’s house.As they attempted to wait out the worst of the storm, which made landfall in Florida as a Category 4 hurricane, a mudslide destroyed the home…
Man accused of hijacking Los Angeles bus charged with murder and kidnapping
(LOS ANGELES) -- The man accused of hijacking a Los Angeles Metro bus, fatally shooting a passenger and leading police on an hourlong chase last week is now facing a slew of charges, including murder and kidnapping, prosecutors announced Monday.Los Angeles County DA George Gascon announced 12 counts against the…