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Before a hurricane brings more rain, South Florida will see flooding in next few days
MIAMI — South Florida could see serious flooding over the next few days, even before what will be Hurricane Milton crosses the state on Wednesday, and local governments are getting ready.
Its precise path is unclear, but Milton is expected to dump more water on a region already soaked by unrelated rain. Although several areas were already ...Read more
NHC expects major Hurricane Milton to strike Florida this week
ORLANDO, Fla. — The National Hurricane Center warned Saturday that newly formed Tropical Storm Milton will intensify into a major hurricane before it hits Florida next week.
“Milton is within favorable atmospheric and oceanic conditions for strengthening,” said NHC Branch Chief Daniel Brown. “With the expected low vertical wind shear ...Read more
On Chicago's Northwest Side, dispute and confusion over how to address homeless encampment
CHICAGO — A gray Honda CRV pulled out of traffic Wednesday afternoon on Pulaski Road and stopped near the homeless encampment that stretches along the fence between Gompers Park and the Salvation Army Mayfair Community Church.
“Stay the (expletive) out of Gompers Park!” the driver yelled before he rolled up the window and rejoined ...Read more
Helene fact check: Here are the rumors and the reality in western North Carolina
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Emergency officials responding to the Hurricane Helene disaster in western North Carolina say false rumors on social media are impeding their efforts to help tens of thousands of people in need.
“False information is being widely shared on social media channels, including AI-generated content and images,” N.C. Department...Read more
This LA suburb says it's a 'dumping ground' for sex offenders. Residents want to stop that
LOS ANGELES — When kindergarten teacher Cynthia Farrow searched for a community where she could raise her family and afford a home with enough space for a few horses, she settled on the sunswept desert town of Littlerock in the Antelope Valley.
Farrow, along with her husband Gary and their 10-year-old son and 3-year-old daughter bought a home...Read more
Tillis and Budd say active-duty military leader should be assigned to Helene response
RALEIGH, N.C. — U.S. Sens. Thom Tillis and Ted Budd said Friday that an active-duty military leader should be assigned to oversee the rescue and recovery efforts in western North Carolina.
After President Joe Biden approved up to 1,000 U.S. Army soldiers stationed at Fort Liberty to assist with the response to Hurricane Helene on Wednesday, ...Read more
Helene slammed Asheville's homeless community. Aftermath poses 'insurmountable' challenges
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — When Helene barreled through Asheville, it was like nothing Renee Maynor had ever seen.
Maynor, who is experiencing homelessness, grew up in Charlotte. Like many in the region, when thinking about big hurricanes, she always thought of 1989’s Hurricane Hugo when she thought of big hurricanes.
But now, she’ll think of the...Read more
Sao Paulo mayor race tests Bolsonaro's grip on the Brazilian right
An insurgent candidate is splitting the Brazilian right ahead of Sunday municipal elections, testing Jair Bolsonaro’s grip on the rabid movement he has sought to lead even after losing the presidency two years ago.
Pablo Marcal, a 37-year-old businessman, influencer and former life coach, has surged into contention in Sao Paulo’s mayoral ...Read more
Israel widens Lebanon strikes as it weighs Iran retaliation
Israel widened its strikes against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon Saturday as the government weighed its options on how to retaliate against Iran for a missile strike earlier this week.
The Israel Defense Forces said on Saturday its air force attacked Hezbollah infrastructure across Beirut and other parts of Lebanon, adding to days of airstrikes...Read more
Hurricane center warns new Tropical Storm Milton could target Florida as major hurricane
ORLANDO, Fla. — The National Hurricane Center warned Saturday that newly formed Tropical Storm Milton could become a major hurricane before it hits Florida next week.
The NHC said in a special 1:25 p.m. update what had been Tropical Depression Fourteen had grown into a tropical storm with 40 mph sustained winds as it moved north-northeast at ...Read more
Former NY Gov. Paterson, stepson attacked by gang of 5 on Upper East Side
NEW YORK — Former New York Gov. David Paterson and his stepson were attacked on the Upper East Side by five teens the stepson had an earlier beef with, police said Saturday.
The New York City Police Department early Saturday released surveillance images of the five suspects in the hopes someone recognizes them.
Paterson, 70, and his 20-year-...Read more
Trump's election bid is a wild card as Supreme Court term opens
The U.S. Supreme Court opens its new term under the shadow of a presidential election that threatens to create fresh strains at a court already deeply enmeshed in the nation’s political divisions.
Three months after releasing a barrage of far-reaching rulings, the justices return to the bench Monday with a docket that looks relatively tamer, ...Read more
The Menendez brothers still face hurdles to freedom: 'This is not a whodunit case'
LOS ANGELES — For the first time in nearly three decades, Erik and Lyle Menendez have some reason to hope they might one day live as free men.
In 1989, the Menendez brothers bought a pair of shotguns with cash, walked into their Beverly Hills home and shot their parents — Jose and Kitty — while they watched a movie in the family living ...Read more
Hurricane center warns new Tropical Storm Milton could target Florida as major hurricane
ORLANDO, Fla. — The National Hurricane Center warned Saturday that newly formed Tropical Storm Milton could become a major hurricane before it hits Florida later this week.
The NHC said in a special 1:25 p.m. update what had been Tropical Depression Fourteen had grown into a tropical storm with 40 mph sustained winds.
“The depression is ...Read more
With the entire Chicago Board of Education to resign, what's next for the district's families?
CHICAGO — The mass resignation of the 7-member Chicago Board of Education may be only the first in a series of upheavals in Chicago Public Schools leadership, heralding an uncertain future for students and families in the district.
Although the board will transition to a hybrid elected and appointed makeup in January of 2025, the current ...Read more
Missouri abortion access could hinge on what Amendment 3 means for medication restrictions
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — If Missouri voters overturn the state’s abortion ban in November, how widely available abortion eventually becomes will depend in large part on whether courts block the state’s current restrictions on medications commonly used to end a pregnancy.
Before Missouri became the first state to ban abortion moments after the U...Read more
Beaver restoration program brings furry species back to habitats, tribal land across California
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California has strengthened a new Beaver Restoration Program which is dedicated to supporting the species and their habitats.
With the passing of Assembly Bill 2196, the program has partnered with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. The initiative works with California tribal nations, private landowners and ...Read more
Biden makes formal plea to Congress for disaster loan funds
WASHINGTON — In a late Friday night missive to congressional leaders, President Joe Biden wrote that the Small Business Administration’s disaster loan program is expected to run out of funding before Congress reconvenes after the November elections.
The SBA needs $1.6 billion to keep up with thousands of new applications coming in each day ...Read more
Lawyers for Gangster Disciples founder Larry Hoover want judge to step down after 'intimidating' comments
CHICAGO — Lawyers representing Gangster Disciples founder Larry Hoover filed a motion Friday asking the judge overseeing Hoover’s request for release from a life sentence to recuse himself because of his “intimidating” and “entirely inappropriate” comments at a hearing last week.
The request focuses on U.S. District Judge John ...Read more
Opposition leader González says he plans to return to Venezuela to assume power
Exiled opposition leader Edmundo González said he will return to Venezuela for the start of the new presidential term in January.
González, a presidential candidate in July’s presidential elections, presented detailed proof from a majority of polling stations that showed him as winner with nearly 70% of the vote. He fled to Spain last ...Read more
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