Category Archives: National News

NYC Mayor Eric Adams could face additional charges, prosecutor says

NYC Mayor Eric Adams could face additional charges, prosecutor says

Mayor Eric Adams exits the Thurgood Marshall Courthouse after making the first appearance in his corruption case on October 2, 2024 in New York City. (Alex Kent/Getty Images)(NEW YORK) — It is “possible” New York City Mayor Eric Adams could face additional charges and additional defendants are “likely” to be added, prosecutors said during a…read more »

Biden and Harris visit Hurricane Helene-ravaged Southeast

Biden and Harris visit Hurricane Helene-ravaged Southeast

U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during a briefing on Hurricane Helene response and recovery efforts, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House on October 1, 2024 in Washington, DC. (SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)(WASHINGTON) — President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris both headed to the Southeast on Wednesday to survey damage wrought…read more »

Historic October heat in the West made possible by climate change

Historic October heat in the West made possible by climate change

ABC News(LOS ANGELES) — Human-amplified climate change is making it more likely that extreme heat to lasts longer into fall, as record-breaking temperatures for the month of October blanket much of the western U.S.An unprecedented late season heat wave is in effect in the West, with October temperatures broken in major cities, several of which…read more »

Biden and Harris to visit Hurricane Helene-ravaged Southeast

Biden and Harris to visit Hurricane Helene-ravaged Southeast

U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during a briefing on Hurricane Helene response and recovery efforts, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House on October 1, 2024 in Washington, DC. (SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)(WASHINGTON) — President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will both head to the Southeast on Wednesday to survey damage…read more »

Hurricane Helene live updates: Death toll rises to 177 amid search for missing

Hurricane Helene live updates: Death toll rises to 177 amid search for missing

An ABC News graphic shows the latest weather conditions and warnings in the wake of Helene, on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024. — ABC News(NEW YORK) — The storm surge, wind damage and inland flooding from Hurricane Helene have been catastrophic, flooding neighborhoods, stranding residents, destroying homes and toppling trees in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North…read more »

Hurricane Helene live updates: At least 159 dead from record-breaking storm

Hurricane Helene live updates: At least 159 dead from record-breaking storm

An ABC News graphic shows the latest weather conditions and warnings in the wake of Helene, on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024. — ABC News(NEW YORK) — The storm surge, wind damage and inland flooding from Hurricane Helene have been catastrophic, flooding neighborhoods, stranding residents, destroying homes and toppling trees in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North…read more »

Firefighters launch rescue operation for dog that fell into Florida cave

Firefighters launch rescue operation for dog that fell into Florida cave

Marion County Fire Rescue(NEW YORK) — A dog in Florida has been rescued by a team of firefighters after falling 14 feet into a cave in the middle of a field, authorities said.The incident occurred at approximately 7:05 p.m. Monday when officials from Marion County Fire Rescue in Ocala, Florida, received a call from a…read more »