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Nearly stalled, Florence besieges Carolinas with floodwaters

Nearly stalled, Florence besieges Carolinas with floodwaters Florence already has proven deadly with its nearly nonstop rain, surging seawater and howling winds, and the threat is days from ending as remnants of the once major hurricane slowly creep inland across the Carolinas.

Florence's path: Track the tropical storm here

Florence's path: Track the tropical storm here Tropical Storm Florence was downgraded from a Category 1 hurricane on Friday and is poised to affect more than 10 million this week in the southeastern U.S.

Boston-area explosion victim, 18, had 'bright future,' family says

Boston-area explosion victim, 18, had 'bright future,' family says Family and friends are mourning the 18-year-old man who died in the gas explosions in Massachusetts on Thursday afternoon.

Virginia winery suspends operations after 2 tons of grapes stolen

Virginia winery suspends operations after 2 tons of grapes stolen More than two tons of grapes worth up to $25,000 were stolen from a Virginia winery this week, forcing the business to close its operations indefinitely, reports said.

Trump, Pompeo bash ex-Secretary of State Kerry on Iran talks

Trump, Pompeo bash ex-Secretary of State Kerry on Iran talks Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has unloaded on his Obama-era predecessor John Kerry for "actively undermining" U.S. policy on Iran by meeting several times recently with the Iranian foreign minister, who was his main interlocutor in the Iran nuclear deal negotiations.

Dr. Marc Siegel talks Hurricane Florence medical risks

Dr. Marc Siegel talks Hurricane Florence medical risks What challenges may North Carolina residents face as they await rescue from floodwaters? Dr. Marc Siegel weighs in.

Scientists: World's warming; expect more intense hurricanes

Scientists: World's warming; expect more intense hurricanes A warmer world makes for nastier hurricanes.

Convicted murderer escapes from Maine prison; had 2 previous escapes, officials say

Convicted murderer escapes from Maine prison; had 2 previous escapes, officials say A convicted murderer escaped from a Maine prison late Thursday, with authorities confirming it was the third time he has fled.

Hurricane Florence to test South Carolina infrastructure

Hurricane Florence to test South Carolina infrastructure Torrential rains from Hurricane Florence will test South Carolina's infrastructure, which failed under historic flooding in 2015.

Pair indicted after feds seize $1M cash, 33 weapons, fentanyl pills

Pair indicted after feds seize $1M cash, 33 weapons, fentanyl pills Two Washington state men were indicted Friday, after a months-long investigation led authorities to seize $1 million in cash, 33 firearms, and thousands of fentanyl tablets, according to court records.

Lawyer with Obama, Clinton ties may face federal charges: report

Lawyer with Obama, Clinton ties may face federal charges: report A lawyer with ties to the Obama and Clinton administrations may face federal charges for failing to register as a foreign agent, according to a report.

Chelsea Clinton: A return to pre-Roe would be 'un-Christian'

Chelsea Clinton: A return to pre-Roe would be 'un-Christian' Friday Follies: Chelsea Clinton faces backlash over comments on abortion; #MeToo hits CBS.

Trump expected to visit areas hit by Hurricane Florence

Trump expected to visit areas hit by Hurricane Florence President Trump will be visiting areas affected by Hurricane Florence next week, the White House says.

Libertarian Gary Johnson says his $250G in cannabis stocks irrelevant to his backing of legalized marijuana

Libertarian Gary Johnson says his $250G in cannabis stocks irrelevant to his backing of legalized marijuana Gary Johnson, a two-time Libertarian candidate for president who's now seeking a U.S. Senate seat in New Mexico, says the more than $250,000 in cannabis stocks he owns does not influence his position on legalizing marijuana.

Woman who knew Kavanaugh in high school speaks out

Woman who knew Kavanaugh in high school speaks out Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh faces allegations of sexual misconduct; women who worked with or know Kavanaugh respond on 'The Ingraham Angle.'

Rudy Giuliani reacts to Paul Manafort's plea deal

Rudy Giuliani reacts to Paul Manafort's plea deal Former Trump campaign manager avoids second trial with plea agreement; Rudy Giuliani responds on 'Hannity.'

Media ignoring spike in illegal border crossings?

Media ignoring spike in illegal border crossings? DHS reports the number of illegal immigrants crossing border surged after the U.S. ended family separations; reaction from Univision anchor Enrique Acevedo.

Sen. Ted Cruz locked in fierce battle with Beto O'Rourke

Sen. Ted Cruz locked in fierce battle with Beto O'Rourke Democratic Congressman Beto O'Rourke has parlayed positive press into a $10 million fundraising advantage over Sen. Ted Cruz; Peter Doocy reports from Houston, Texas.

Brett Kavanaugh denies allegation of potential sexual abuse

Brett Kavanaugh denies allegation of potential sexual abuse Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh 'categorically and unequivocally' denied claims involving an alleged high school incident made in an undisclosed letter and turned over to FBI by Sen. Dianne Feinstein; Kevin Corke reports from the White House.

Paul Manafort strikes a deal, will cooperate with Mueller

Paul Manafort strikes a deal, will cooperate with Mueller Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort will not face a second trial on federal charges, agreeing to cooperate with special counsel Robert Mueller; chief intelligence correspondent Catherine Herridge reports from Washington.

Three shot dead in Mexico City tourist hotspot, 'mariachi' gunmen flee

Gunmen with rifles and pistols killed three people on Friday and injured at least seven in a tourist plaza in downtown Mexico City, police said, adding that they were chasing three men dressed as mariachi musicians who fled on motorbikes. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2QxwIIv

Rwanda to immediately free jailed opposition figure

Rwanda has decided to immediately free Victoire Ingabire, an opposition leader jailed for 15 years, after President Paul Kagame exercised his power to grant mercy, the justice minister said on Saturday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2MzZEwc

Super Typhoon 'Mangkhut' strikes northern Philippines

A strong typhoon packing winds of more than 200 kph (124 mph) tore across the northern tip of the Philippines on Saturday, bringing heavy rain and causing widespread power and communications outages. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2CXgi9N

Afghan military helicopter crashes, kills all five aboard

A helicopter carrying security forces crashed in western Afghanistan, killing all five people on board, including the pilot, officials said on Saturday, but ruled out a militant attack. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2D7fkrE

China says battling swine fever is 'complex and challenging'

Battling the spread of African swine fever in China is "very complex and challenging", the country's agriculture ministry said after chairing a meeting of over a dozen major government bodies. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2NJxtji

El Salvador prosecutors request extradition of former president Funes

El Salvador's attorney general has asked a judge to approve a request for former President Mauricio Funes to be extradited home to face corruption charges, prosecutors said on Friday, days after his immediate predecessor was jailed for ten years. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2NcBfCm

Brazil presidential candidate Bolsonaro keeps lead, leftist gains: poll

Brazil's far-right presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro, in intensive care after being stabbed at a campaign rally, kept his first-round lead in an election opinion poll on Friday, but a leftist rival from the Workers Party (PT) made solid gains. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2OiURkp

Pompeo accuses Russia of actively working to undermine North Korea sanctions

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo accused Russia on Friday of actively working to undermine international sanctions on North Korea and said the enforcement of the steps was essential to convince Pyongyang to give up its nuclear weapons. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2QvACBG