ABC News(NEW YORK) — Tropical Storm Barry continues to slowly track north toward the Gulf Coast on Friday morning, bringing the potential for as much as 2 feet of rain in parts of Louisiana and disastrous flooding as a result. The storm was moving west-northwest at just 5 mph with maximum sustained winds of 50 …
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Jul 12
R. Kelly arrested on federal child pornography charges, US attorney says
Scott Olson/Getty Images(CHICAGO) — Musician R. Kelly has been arrested on federal child pornography and obstruction of justice charges. The U.S. attorney’s office in Chicago said the pop star was arrested Thursday on a 13-count indictment. “R Kelly was arrested in Chicago tonight on charges contained in a 13-count indictment returned today in the Northern …
Jul 12
Pregnant mom, 8-year-old drown after being washed away in Pennsylvania flood
ABC News(PHILADELPHIA) — A pregnant woman and her 8-year-old son drowned after their car was washed away by floodwaters just outside of Philadelphia on Thursday. The two had been reported missing. The mother and son were found near Ironstone Creek, in Douglass Township, about 45 miles northwest of Philadelphia. The creek was one of many …
Jul 12
Dead dolphin found in Florida was speared in the head: NOAA
NOAA via Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission(NEW YORK) — A dead bottlenose dolphin recently found off the Florida coast appears to have been speared in the head, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. A close examination of the animal, recovered by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at the end of …
Jul 11
Members of the US Coast Guard board alleged drug-smuggling vessel: Video
U.S. Coast Guard(NEW YORK) — Dramatic video shows a U.S. Coast Guard cutter, the Munro, pursuing a speeding semi-submersible suspected drug-smuggling vessel in the middle of international waters in the eastern Pacific Ocean. In footage taken on June 18, a Coast Guard crew member repeatedly shouts “Stop the boat!” in Spanish at the submersible. The …
Jul 11
‘Respiratory outbreak’ being investigated at retirement community after 54 residents fall ill
MattGush/iStock(SPRINGFIELD, Va.) — Two people have died and 18 others have been hospitalized after a “respiratory outbreak” at a Virginia retirement community, according to officials. The Fairfax County Department of Health said that 54 individuals had become ill with “respiratory symptoms ranging from upper respiratory symptoms (cough) to pneumonia” in the last 11 days at …
Jul 11
Remains found of missing Kentucky mom Savannah Spurlock, man arrested: Police
Richmond Police Dept. (RICHMOND, Ky.) — The remains of missing Kentucky mom of four Savannah Spurlock have been recovered, authorities announced Thursday, as a man was arrested in connection with the case. The remains were found behind a home in Garrard County, about 30 miles south of Lexington, on Wednesday night, and were positively identified …
Jul 11
Vatican opens tombs, but mystery deepens surrounding 1983 disappearance of teen Emanuela Orlandi
Travel Wild/iStock(ROME) — During the summer of 1983, a teenager named Emanuela Orlandi vanished in Rome. Over the years, there have been many false starts on her whereabouts as her family doggedly searched for her. In March, there was a glimmer of hope, when Orlandi’s family received a bizarre tip from unnamed people that the …
Jul 11
Tropical Storm Barry nears Louisiana, New Orleans under state of emergency
ABC News(NEW YORK) — Tropical Storm Barry formed in the Gulf of Mexico Thursday as the dangerous storm nears the coast, threatening to bring heavy rain, flash flooding and storm surge. Tropical storm conditions are expected in Louisiana by Friday afternoon with deteriorating conditions Friday night into Saturday along the Gulf Coast. Tornadoes will also …
Jul 11
At newest emergency center for migrant kids, contractor vows better treatment
kodda/iStock(CARRIZO SPRINGS, Texas) — Kevin Dinnin has made a living managing disaster response efforts around the world. But his most recent focus — the crisis at the southern U.S. border — has him fed up. “I hate this mission,” Dinnin said. “I hate it with a passion.” Dinnin is head of BCFS Health and Human …
