Michael intensifies, makes landfall near Mexico Beach, Florida: NHC
Hurricane Michael has intensified as it makes landfall near Mexico Beach, Florida, bringing life-threatening storm surge, hurricane force winds and heavy rainfall over the Florida Panhandle, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said on Wednesday.
Operator of limousine company in deadly New York crash in custody: police
The operator of a limousine company that owned the vehicle involved in a crash that killed 20 people in upstate New York has been taken into custody on unspecified charges, New York State Police said on Wednesday.
Hurricane Michael’s eyewall comes ashore in Florida Panhandle
Hurricane Michael’s eyewall, or the ring around its core, was coming ashore early on Wednesday afternoon in the Florida Panhandle, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.
Trump will probably travel to storm zone after Hurricane Michael
U.S. President Donald Trump will probably travel to the area hit by Hurricane Michael on Sunday or Monday, after the storm passes, he told reporters on Wednesday.
Hurricane Michael knocks out power to over 43,000 in Florida
More than 43,000 homes and businesses in Florida were without power on Wednesday afternoon as Hurricane Michael approached the northwest area of the state, according to local power companies.
Punishing Hurricane Michael closes in on Florida Panhandle
Hurricane Michael bore down on the Florida Panhandle on Wednesday with the threat of catastrophic surges of sea water and roof-shredding winds, and was expected to be the worst hurricane ever recorded in the region after catching many by surprise with …
FBI chief says threats from drones to U.S. ‘steadily escalating’
FBI director Christopher Wray told a U.S. Senate panel on Wednesday that the threat from drones “is steadily escalating” even as Congress gives agencies new tools to address threats.
U.S. Supreme Court tackles immigration detention case
The Supreme Court on Wednesday wrestled with another immigration dispute involving the Trump administration that focused on the U.S. government’s ability to detain people awaiting deportation after they complete prison sentences for criminal conviction…
Southern reduces Alabama Farley nuke plant ahead of Hurricane Michael
Southern Co said on Wednesday it is reducing power at Units 1 and 2 at the Farley nuclear power plant in Alabama as a precautionary safety measure in case Hurricane Michael should reach the plant with hurricane-force winds.
Man who sold stolen identities sentenced to prison in Russia probe
A California man accused by U.S. Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s office of operating an online auction service for stolen identities was sentenced to one year in prison on Wednesday in a federal district court.
