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.
With “Angry Waters” Rising, Officials Warn Of Risk To Life From Florence
Florence was downgraded to a tropical depression on Sunday, but officials say the storm has never been more dangerous for residents than it is right now. At least 14 have already died.
Trump Administration Revokes Visas For Palestinian Envoy
A Palestinian official is condemning the U.S. decision to revoke the visas of the family of a Palestinian envoy to the U.S.
FEMA Head Under Scrutiny In Middle Of Hurricane Season
As FEMA responds to Florence, Administrator Brock Long allegedly faces an internal investigation. NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with Washington Post reporter William Wan about the investigation.
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