Florence Death Toll Rises To 23 As Rivers Continue To Flood In N.C. And S.C.
About 1,100 of the state’s roads are closed on Monday, including parts of I-95 and I-40. President Trump has issued disaster declarations for both North and South Carolina.
Kavanaugh Again Denies Sexual Assault Allegation
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh reportedly visited the White House Monday and has issued another strong denial of a sexual assault allegation. Democrats call for a delay on the nomination vote.
‘Accessory To War’ An Uncomfortable Wake-Up Call For Some
An “unspoken alliance” between scientists and the military had been brewing for millennia prior to Hiroshima. Neil deGrasse Tyson and Avis Lang excel at detailing this union and its possible future.
Historic N.C. Town Deals With Flooding After Florence Blows Through
Residents in New Bern, North Carolina, are beginning damage assessments and cleanup after the effects of Hurricane Florence. The town was one of the hardest hit by the storm.
Extreme Flooding Cuts Off Wilmington From The Rest Of North Carolina
Wilmington bore the brunt of Florence over the weekend and is now dealing with massive flooding. Wilmington Deputy Fire Chief Jon Mason tells NPR’s Steve Inskeep about rescue efforts.
Border Patrol Agent Is Arrested In Connection With 4 Murders
Authorities in Texas say a U.S. Border Patrol agent fatally shot four female sex workers in the head. Juan David Ortiz, 35, of Laredo is being held on four murder counts and other charges.
Florence Forces Thousands Of North Carolinians Into Shelters
Thousands have been displaced by the effects of Hurricane Florence. They have taken shelter in facilities around the state. Schools, armories and community centers are now lined with cots.
News Brief: Brett Kavanaugh, Hurricane Florence And Typhoon Mangkhut
A vote on Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination may be delayed after a woman said he attempted to sexually assault her decades ago. Florence is downgraded and a typhoon threatens parts of Asia.
In North Carolina, Florence Fatigue Sets In
Many residents of North Carolina have gone from waiting for the storm to strike, to waiting for the rains to pass — and now, to bracing for more catastrophic floods.
Border Patrol Supervisor Arrested In Texas, Held In ‘Serial Killing Spree’
Juan David Ortiz, 35, is being held in Laredo after a would-be victim escaped from him and alerted police. Ortiz is thought to have killed four women over a two-week period.
As Injuries Continue, Doctors Renew Call For Ban On Infant Walkers
Despite improved safety standards over the years, more than 230,000 children under 15 months old were treated in hospital emergency rooms for injuries related to infant walkers from 1990 through 2014.
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