‘Rapid intensification’: How Idalia could quickly become a major hurricane before landfall
Idalia is forecast to strengthen rapidly as it moves north into the Gulf of Mexico and closes in on the west coast of Florida, and will likely be a major,…
Fire rescue helicopter crash caught on camera; at least two dead, others hospitalized
A fire rescue helicopter crashed near Fort Lauderdale, according to the Broward County authorities, killing at least two people and injuring more.
Nearly 40 years after Arizona woman was killed on a hike, authorities identify her killer
Nearly 40 years after an Arizona college student was killed on a hike, authorities have identified her killer. Catherine Sposito was killed by Bryan Scott Bennett while hiking on Thumb…
Not so eco-friendly? Paper straws contain more ‘forever chemicals’ than plastic, study says
Not a fan of those paper straws that have replaced disposable plastic ones in the name of being eco-friendly? As it turns out, some of those efforts to save the…
One faculty member dead following shooting and hours-long lockdown at UNC Chapel Hill
A faculty member at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill was shot and killed in a campus building Monday afternoon, officials said in a press conference. Shortly after…
Trial date set for Trump’s 2020 election case
A judge has set a March 4, 2024, trial date for Donald Trump in the federal case in Washington charging the former president with trying to overturn the results of…
Rescue helicopter crashes into building in Florida, 2 dead
A medical rescue helicopter crashed into an apartment complex near Fort Lauderdale, Florida, killing a fire captain and a woman on the ground on Monday morning. (Aug. 28)
Thousands face delays at UK airports
Thousands of airline passengers faced delays on Monday after Britain’s air traffic control system was hit by a breakdown that slowed takeoffs and landings across the U.K. on one of…
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Here’s the latest for Monday Aug. 28th: Florida prepares for hurricane; Judge sets March trial date for Trump election case; Medical helicopter crashes into apartment building; West Point time capsule…
First couple visits DC public middle school to welcome back students
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden visited a Washington, DC middle school Monday to welcome students back on the first day of the 2023-2024 school year. (Aug. 28)…