Season’s First Hurricane Is Here: Fausto Strengthens as Elida Sparks Dangerous Rip Current Warnings in California Beaches
Southern California — The Eastern Pacific hurricane season is off to an active start as Hurricane Fausto strengthened into the…
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SoCal Heat Wave Returns: Extreme Heat Watch Issued as Temperatures Climb Past 100 Degrees
Los Angeles, California — Southern California is preparing for another stretch of dangerous summer weather as forecasters warn that triple-digit…
Days After Flooding, More Storms Target Cincinnati After Recent Flooding as Forecasters Warn of Flash Flood Risk
Cincinnati, Ohio — Just days after heavy rainfall caused flooding across parts of the Cincinnati area, residents are once again…
Health Officials Sound Alarm as Michigan Parasite Outbreak Tops 6,100 Cases Across 55 Counties
Lansing, Michigan — Michigan health officials are continuing to investigate what could become the largest cyclosporiasis outbreak in U.S. history,…
Campground Worker Says He Had Seconds to React After Driver Allegedly Tried to Run Him Over During Heated Argument
Saint Croix Bluffs Regional Park, Minnesota — A Minnesota man is facing multiple felony charges after authorities say he deliberately…
NYC Man Accused of Breaking Into 8-Year-Old Girl’s Bedroom, Faces Multiple Charges After Disturbing Incident
Bronx, New York — A 35-year-old Bronx man has been arrested after police say he broke into a family’s home…
5 Dead in Ohio River Tragedy After Parents Jump In to Save Struggling Swimmer, Leaving Young Children Behind
Powell, Ohio — A summer evening on the Scioto River ended in heartbreaking tragedy after five adults drowned during a…
Former Youth Pastor Allegedly Drove 104 MPH With 3 Kids Before Crash Killed His 8-Year-Old Daughter, Police Say
West Palm Beach, Florida — A Florida father and former youth pastor is facing serious criminal charges after investigators said…
California DMV Makes Major Change: Millions More Drivers Can Now Get a Digital ID
Sacramento, California — Millions more California drivers can now apply for a digital driver’s license after state leaders significantly expanded…
Georgia Woman Fatally Shot After Running Into Convenience Store for Help; Ex-Boyfriend Still on the Run, Police Say
Gainesville, Georgia — Authorities in northeast Georgia are searching for a man accused of fatally shooting his former girlfriend after…