Storm surge warnings: Life-threatening, will cover a house
MIAMI (AP) — The storm surge is called dangerous and life-threatening, but what exactly is it? It’s not a wall of water or a tsunami.Read More
`Pray for us’: Hurricane Irma begins its assault on Florida
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Hurricane Irma roared through the Florida Keys on Sunday with punishing 130 mph winds and began pushing its way north,Read More
Dozens screened after beer found at prep football game
RANDOLPH, N.J. (AP) — A school official says dozens of students were detained and ordered to undergo blood and urine testing after a can ofRead More
‘This is your last chance’: Irma puts a bull’s-eye on Tampa
NAPLES, Fla. (AP) — Hurricane Irma’s leading edge bent palm trees and spit rain as it swirled toward Florida with 120 mph winds Saturday onRead More
Trump sets emergency aid in motion in deal that upsets GOP
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump ignored seething Republicans and made good on his deal with Democrats, signing legislation that links $15.3 billion in disasterRead More
For Miami’s homeless, a choice: Take shelter or be held
MIAMI (AP) — On what is likely the last clear day in Florida before Hurricane Irma’s monster wind and rain, social workers and police officersRead More
Powerful Hurricane Irma lashes Cuba; Florida braces for hit
HAVANA (AP) — Hurricane Irma battered Cuba on Saturday with deafening winds and unremitting rain, pushing seawater inland and flooding homes before taking aim atRead More
Norway wrestles with EU ties, national values before vote
STAVANGER, Norway (AP) — Norway’s upcoming election has sparked a wide-ranging debate about national values, leaving voters wrestling with how close the Nordic country shouldRead More
Egypt announces discovery of 3,500-years old tomb in Luxor
LUXOR, Egypt (AP) — Egypt on Saturday announced the discovery in the southern city of Luxor of a pharaonic tomb belonging to a royal goldsmithRead More
Irma shifts: The prime is target is now Tampa, not Miami
MIAMI (AP) — With the window closing fast for anyone wanting to escape, Irma hurtled toward Florida with 125 mph winds Saturday on a projectedRead More