Some Prisoners Forced To Stay Put Despite Evacuation Orders
Areas of South Carolina are under mandatory evacuation orders, but some prisons aren’t moving inmates out of the zone. Reporter Daniel Gross speaks to NPR’s Steve Inskeep about the quandary.
Dozens Of Explosions In 3 Massachusetts Towns
A series of suspected gas explosions ripped through three Massachusetts towns Thursday. Just north of Boston, the towns of Andover, North Andover and Lawrence each saw home explosions and fires.
Murder Trial Of Blackwater Guard Ends In Mistrial
Eleven years after Blackwater security guards killed more than a dozen civilians in Iraq, the retrial of one of the defendants ended in a mistrial. A court decides Friday whether he will be retried.
Manafort Expected To Plead Guilty In D.C.
Paul Manafort, the former campaign chairman to President Trump, has reached a tentative agreement to plead guilty and avert a trial in Washington, D.C.
‘Botham Chose Everyone’: Funeral For Slain Dallas Man Draws Hundreds
Botham Jean, who was killed by a white police officer earlier this month, was remembered Thursday for his dedication to service, his deep faith, and for having a ready smile and an open heart.
Fires And Explosions Reported In Massachusetts Towns
Dozens of houses have exploded into flames, and a hospital says it is treating victims. People are being told to evacuate, which has led to gridlock and traffic jams.
Paul Manafort Close To Plea Deal To Avoid Second Federal Trial
Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort appears close to reaching a plea deal. The agreement would avert a second trial for Manafort, this time in Washington, D.C., scheduled to begin next week.
On The Anniversary of 9/11, FDNY Deploys To Hurricane Florence
A special task force of NYPD and New York Fire Department members are assisting in efforts to save people caught up in the wind and waters of Hurricane Florence. They left New York on 9/11.
Suspected Gas Explosions In Massachusetts
There have been multiple “gas” explosions in the towns of Lawrence, Andover and North Andover. Massachusetts State Police says Columbia Gas company is shutting off power in those areas.
Multiple Explosions And House Fires Reported Across Three Massachusetts Towns
Massachusetts State Police have confirmed 39 houses damaged, possibly by gas leaks, around the towns of Lawrence, Andover and North Andover, on Thursday evening.
Multiple Explosions And Fires Reported Across 3 Mass. Towns, At Least 3 Injured
Massachusetts State Police have confirmed at least 70 houses damaged, possibly by gas leaks, around the towns of Lawrence, Andover and North Andover, on Thursday evening.
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