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Idalia live updates: Storm strengthens into hurricane as it heads for Florida

Tuesday, August 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Hurricane Idalia is forecast to make landfall Wednesday morning in Florida's Big Bend area, north of Tampa. The storm is expected to strengthen further as it nears the Sunshine State, possibly becoming a major Category 3 hurricane by Tuesday night. Here's how the... Read More.

Security guard details encounter with alleged Jacksonville gunman prior to racially motivated shooting

Monday, August 28 by ABC News

(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) -- The president of a historically Black college in Jacksonville said Monday that he is convinced a group of students and a security officer thwarted a potential campus massacre by the same gunman who is alleged to have killed three people in... Read More.

Maui Electric responds to lawsuit, claims power lines were de-energized after Aug. 8 fire

Monday, August 28 by ABC News

(LAHAINA, Hawaii) -- Maui Electric confirmed Monday that downed power lines were the cause behind a morning fire near Lahaina on Aug. 8, however the company maintains they had shut off the power before another fire began in the same area and later engulfed... Read More.

March on Washington organizer remembers historic moment as country pushes for change

Monday, August 28 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Sixty years ago, thousands gathered on the National Mall in Washington, DC, to advocate for the civil and economic rights of Black people. “250,000 people came to Washington, DC. They came together to say, enough is enough. We are sick and tired of... Read More.

UNC-Chapel Hill faculty member killed, suspect in custody after campus lockdown

Monday, August 28 by ABC News

(CHAPEL HILL, N.C.) -- A University of North Carolina faculty member was killed Monday afternoon after a suspect opened fire on the Chapel Hill campus, prompting a lockdown for three hours, the school and police said. The shelter-in-place alert went out around 1:02 p.m., following... Read More.

UNC-Chapel Hill ends lockdown over reports of ‘armed and dangerous’ person

Monday, August 28 by ABC News

(CHAPEL HILL, N.C.) -- The University of North Carolina was under lockdown after police received reports of an "armed and dangerous" person on or near the Chapel Hill campus Monday afternoon. Several police officers were on the scene and going through the campus throughout the... Read More.

Florida fire rescue helicopter crashes into apartment complex, two dead

Monday, August 28 by ABC News

(POMPANO BEACH, Fla.) -- Two people were killed when a Broward Sheriff’s Office Fire Rescue helicopter crashed into a small apartment complex in Pompano Beach, Florida, on Monday morning, officials said. Three people were on board the helicopter at the time, one of whom was... Read More.

Tourists snorkeling, taking photos in Lahaina a ‘slap in the face,’ resident says

Monday, August 28 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- In the wake of the wildfires that decimated Lahaina, Maui police set up a roadblock on Highway 30 that barred everyone but first responders to the historic beachside town. Then, about five days later, officials opened up the road to everyone... Read More.

New York to London in 90 minutes? NASA exploring passenger jet that could do it

Monday, August 28 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- From New York City to London in just 90 minutes? NASA is exploring the potential of a supersonic jet that one day could do just that. Transatlantic jetliners currently travel at about 600 miles per hour, according to the federal space agency.... Read More.

Florida fire rescue helicopter crashes into apartment complex, four hurt

Monday, August 28 by ABC News

(POMPANO BEACH, Fla.) -- Four people have been taken to the hospital after a Broward Sheriff’s Office Fire Rescue helicopter crashed into a small apartment complex in Pompano Beach, Florida, on Monday morning, officials said. Three people were on board the helicopter, according to the... Read More.

Tropical Storm Idalia updates: Florida braces for hurricane’s landfall

Monday, August 28 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Tropical Storm Idalia is expected to strengthen to a hurricane on Monday as it bears down on Florida. Idalia could become a major Category 3 hurricane by Tuesday night. Landfall is currently forecast for Wednesday morning in Florida's Big Bend area, north of... Read More.

Fire rescue helicopter crashes in Florida, two hospitalized

Monday, August 28 by ABC News

(POMPANO BEACH, Fla.) -- Two people have been taken to the hospital after a Broward Sheriff’s Office Fire Rescue helicopter crashed in Pompano Beach, Florida, on Monday morning, the sheriff's office said. Three people were on board, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The crash took... Read More.

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Idalia live updates: Storm strengthens into hurricane as it heads for Florida

Security guard details encounter with alleged Jacksonville gunman prior to racially motivated shooting

Maui Electric responds to lawsuit, claims power lines were de-energized after Aug. 8 fire

March on Washington organizer remembers historic moment as country pushes for change

UNC-Chapel Hill faculty member killed, suspect in custody after campus lockdown

UNC-Chapel Hill ends lockdown over reports of ‘armed and dangerous’ person

Florida fire rescue helicopter crashes into apartment complex, two dead

Tourists snorkeling, taking photos in Lahaina a ‘slap in the face,’ resident says

New York to London in 90 minutes? NASA exploring passenger jet that could do it

Florida fire rescue helicopter crashes into apartment complex, four hurt

Tropical Storm Idalia updates: Florida braces for hurricane’s landfall

Fire rescue helicopter crashes in Florida, two hospitalized

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