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Louisiana braced for Hurricane Francine: Strong winds, heavy rain, and storm lashed the region

Louisiana residents are preparing for Hurricane Francine's landfall as the storm intensifies into a life-threatening hurricane, sweeping across the Gulf Coast with the potential to bring up to a foot of rain,...

Boeing Starliner capsule returns to earth from the ISS—without stranded astronauts on board

Boeing’s Starliner capsule returned from the International Space Station on Friday evening, wrapping up its nearly three-month stay in space. However, it came back with an empty cabin, leaving behind two NASA...

NASA decides to extend 2 astronauts’ ISS stay until February, cancels return on faulty Boeing capsule

NASA announced on Saturday that it will extend the stay of two astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) until February, due to issues with Boeing's new capsule. The astronauts, who have...

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San Bernardino County man arrested for allegedly starting line fire, burning over 33,000 acres

A 34-year-old man from San Bernardino County has been arrested in connection with the Line Fire, which has burned more than 33,000 acres since...

Florida woman arrested for allegedly having lesbian treesome in pool in front of children

A disturbing bodycam footage captured the arrest of a Florida woman for an alleged public pool sex act. Shocking bodycam footage has surfaced showing the...

Groom killed in wrong-way NYC crash just a day before wedding. Bride says: ‘I’d be in my wedding dress right now’

A groom-to-be was tragically killed in a wrong-way crash in Manhattan early Saturday, just one day before his wedding, leaving his devastated fiancée grappling...

Bermuda at risk from Hurricane Ernesto with winds of 100 MPH following Puerto Rico impact

Hurricane Ernesto is approaching Bermuda, prompting the island's officials to take precautions such as opening shelters and shutting down government offices. The Category 2 storm...

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NBC’s Jacob Soboroff discovers his childhood home in ruins as wildfire narratives become more personal.

NBC News reporter Jacob Soboroff experienced a deeply emotional return to his childhood neighborhood in Pacific Palisades after wildfires devastated much of the area....

Key details on the destruction caused by the fires in the Los Angeles region

LOS ANGELES — The devastating wildfires sweeping through the Los Angeles region have left around 10,000 buildings completely destroyed, resulting in at least 10...

Wildfire Update: 10 fatalities confirmed as crews battle flames in Los Angeles region

Firefighters are optimistic for a respite on Friday from the fierce winds that have intensified massive wildfires in the Los Angeles region, resulting in...

Court considers contempt of court for Giuliani following jury’s $148 million defamation ruling

WASHINGTON — A federal judge is scheduled to listen to arguments on Friday regarding the potential contempt of court ruling against Rudy Giuliani, who...

Winter storm moves through the Deep South, leading to emergency declarations and school shutdowns

DALLAS — A significant winter storm has moved through Texas and Oklahoma, unleashing substantial snowfall and icy conditions across a wide geographical area. As...

Constellation to acquire Calpine in a $26.6 billion merger uniting two major U.S. energy firms

Constellation is set to acquire Calpine, a provider of natural gas and geothermal energy, in a deal valued at $16.4 billion, merging two of...

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WEATHER CHAOS: Brutal heat wave hits millions in the Midwest as Hawaii cleans up after Hurricane and snow falls in CA

A heatwave is gripping the U.S. Midwest, with some of the hottest days of the summer impacting the region. About 55 million people are under heat alerts as a late-season high-pressure system...

Grand Canyon flash flood kills one hiker: Gov. Hobbs deploys AZ National Guard to assist in Havasupai

The National Park Service has announced the recovery of the body of Chenoa Nickerson, a 33-year-old woman from Glendale, who was swept away in a flash flood near the Havasupai Reservation in...

No child’s play: 11-year-old boy arrested in NYC subway robbery tied to Central Park muggings

An 11-year-old Venezuelan boy has been arrested as the primary "aggressor" in a violent subway robbery and is connected to a series of similar crimes in Central Park involving migrant youths, according...

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Defense against planet killers? NASA’s asteroid-smasher successfully shifts moon’s orbit permanently

Remember NASA's deliberate crash into an asteroid last year? The fallout from that cosmic collision is proving even more intriguing than expected. In a recent...

Bicycle-riding bandit knocks out, robs man in brutal and sudden daylight NYC street attack

A bicycle-riding bandit launched a brutal daylight attack on a man in Brooklyn, knocking him unconscious with a sucker punch before robbing him, according...

Firefighters gain 40% containment of California’s fourth-largest wildfire on record

California's largest wildfire of the year was 40% contained on Wednesday after burning over 670 square miles (1,735 square kilometers). The Park Fire, which...

Affordable living: The 10 most cost-effective U.S. cities with great job opportunities

Living in a major city like San Francisco requires an income that’s double the average American salary, according to a May analysis by Moody’s...

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NBC’s Jacob Soboroff discovers his childhood home in ruins as wildfire narratives become more personal.

NBC News reporter Jacob Soboroff experienced a deeply emotional return to his childhood neighborhood in Pacific Palisades after wildfires devastated much...

Key details on the destruction caused by the fires in the Los Angeles region

LOS ANGELES — The devastating wildfires sweeping through the Los Angeles region have left around 10,000 buildings completely destroyed, resulting in...

Fire crews are optimistic for relief from strong winds that are intensifying destructive fires in the Los Angeles region.

Firefighters in Los Angeles remained hopeful on Friday that they would receive a break from the relentless winds that have been...

Wildfire Update: 10 fatalities confirmed as crews battle flames in Los Angeles region

Firefighters are optimistic for a respite on Friday from the fierce winds that have intensified massive wildfires in the Los Angeles...

A 3.7 magnitude earthquake strikes the Pacific Ocean west of San Francisco.

A magnitude 3.7 earthquake struck the San Francisco Bay Area, surprising residents with a brief, sharp jolt. Fortunately, there have been...

Ways to assist victims of the California wildfires

Major fires have ravaged Los Angeles this week, leading to the loss of at least five lives, displacing 180,000 residents, and...

Actor Steve Guttenberg visits his former vibrant LA community now ravaged by a severe wildfire.

LOS ANGELES — Steve Guttenberg woke up on Thursday to a devastating sight: the once vibrant landscape of Pacific Palisades had...

LA fire casualties include a father by his son’s side and a man with a garden hose.

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles region has been devastated by relentless wildfires, resulting in the tragic loss of at least...

Constellation to acquire Calpine in a $26.6 billion merger uniting two major U.S. energy firms

Constellation is set to acquire Calpine, a provider of natural gas and geothermal energy, in a deal valued at $16.4 billion,...

NFL shifts Vikings-Rams playoff matchup to Arizona due to severe wildfires in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES — Due to the ongoing wildfires affecting the Los Angeles area, the NFL has decided to relocate the Rams'...

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