Extremely dangerous hurricane Florence nears U.S. coast: NHC
Hurricane Florence is forecast to be an extremely dangerous major hurricane when it nears the U.S. coast, while some weakening is expected on Thursday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said in its latest advisory on Wednesday.
Florence seen causing storm surge, rain in parts of Carolinas: NHC
Hurricane Florence is expected to bring a life-threatening storm surge and rainfall to parts of the Carolinas and mid-Atlantic states, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said in its latest advisory on Wednesday.
Major parties set picks for key New Hampshire House seat
The owner of a restaurant popular with presidential hopefuls and a former police chief won major party nominating contests on Tuesday and will face off in November in a notoriously fickle congressional district in New Hampshire, seen as a key prize wit…
‘Monster’ Hurricane Florence to pummel U.S. Southeast for days
Hurricane Florence, on track to become the first Category 4 storm to make a direct hit on North Carolina in six decades, howled closer to shore on Tuesday, threatening to unleash deadly pounding surf, days of torrential rain and severe flooding.
Democrats pick state official Pappas to contest key New Hampshire House seat
The owner of a restaurant popular with presidential hopefuls won a nominating contest on Tuesday in a notoriously fickle congressional district in New Hampshire, seen as a key prize in November elections when control of Congress will be at stake.
Gunman opens fire at Los Angeles-area hospital; no injuries
A gunman opened fire on Tuesday at a Los Angeles-area hospital, causing police to evacuate two buildings and shut down surrounding streets before arresting a suspect, but there were no reports of injury.
U.S. forecasters say flooding possible this week along Texas coast
A tropical storm may form off the Texas Gulf Coast by Friday, bringing heavy rains to areas already drenched in the past few weeks, U.S. government and private forecasters said on Tuesday.
U.S. farmers scramble to harvest crops as hurricane looms
As powerful Hurricane Florence crept closer to the southeastern United States on Tuesday, farmers in North Carolina rushed to harvest corn and tobacco and stock up on pig rations, while the danger of deadly flooding threatened a state where millions of…
Trump cites ‘American defiance’ in 9/11 tribute to victims
President Donald Trump on Tuesday praised the men and women of United Flight 93 for saving countless lives when they struggled with hijackers on Sept. 11, 2001, and called the field where the plane went down a monument to “American defiance.”
Trump promises all-out response to Hurricane Florence
President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the federal government would spare no expense in responding to the likely damage from Hurricane Florence, which is forecast to slam the Carolina coast later this week.
