5 major headlines to start the week
Florence took aim at the Carolinas, causing “historic and unprecedented” flooding. The woman who accused Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of trying to rape her in high school identified herself…
Florence causing ‘historic and unprecedented flooding,’ at least 16 dead
Florence weakened to a tropical depression Sunday, but that is cold comfort to residents in North Carolina who have seen over 2 feet of rain and are now battling major-river…
Florence’s dangerous ‘flooding is only going to get worse,’ officials warn
Florence’s dangerous flooding “is only going to get worse,” North Carolina’s director of emergency management warned Saturday as massive amounts of rain devastate the state. Interested in Hurricane Florence? Add…
Florence by the numbers: 13 dead, nearly 800K without power
Hurricane Florence is slamming into the East Coast, knocking out power in North and South Carolina, dropping torrential rains and inundating several areas with floodwater. Interested in Hurricane Florence? Add…
Congress subpoenas ‘uncooperative’ DHS official amid accusations of punishing whistleblowers
After allegedly refusing to cooperate with investigators, Congressional leaders are ordering a senior Department of Homeland Security official to answer questions regarding reported retaliation against whistleblowers within the department, according…
Almost 160,000 without power as Hurricane Florence lashes North Carolina coast
Hurricane Florence, with tropical storm-force winds hundreds of miles wide, began pounding the Carolina coastline on Thursday night as officials made last-minute pleas for residents to evacuate. Interested in Hurricane…
If you’re stuck in Hurricane Florence, this app might save your life
If people stranded in the middle of Hurricane Florence are unable to contact official first responders, there’s an app that might be able to help them. Interested in Hurricane Florence?…
Hurricane Florence’s weakened category won’t make it any less dangerous
Don’t be fooled by Hurricane Florence’s weakening category — the powerful storm still poses the same dangers at a Category 2 as it did as a Category 4, the forecasts…
39 locations of fires, explosions after suspected gas leak in Massachusetts
Firefighters in Massachusetts are battling dozens of fires believed to have been caused by gas explosions. The Massachusetts State Police Watch Center has responded to 39 different addresses spread across…
Hurricane Florence’s tropical storm-force winds begin lashing North Carolina, life-threatening storm surge and rain predicted
Hurricane Florence’s tropical storm-force winds are starting to lash North Carolina and state officials are bracing for life-threatening storm surges and catastrophic flooding. Interested in Hurricane Florence? Add Hurricane Florence…