May tornadoes not rated as stronger than EF3 for first time in decades
May 2021 marked the first time in more than 70 years that the U.S. has not seen a tornado rated as stronger than an EF3 on the Enhanced Fujita (EF) Scale.
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Texas boat nearly goes over edge of dam, occupants rescued
Some boaters in Texas were rescued Thursday after their vessel came dangerously close to tipping over a dam in the Austin area, according to local paramedics.
Los Angeles County deputies move into LAPD territory to address Venice Beach homelessness crisis
Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva moved his deputies into Los Angeles police territory this week to begin patrols in Venice Beach in an effort to address the homeless crisis in that area, prompting a scathing response from local leaders.
Accused serial killer busted after Rite Aid cashier slips GPS in bag
A man linked to at least six slayings — including the fatal shooting of a Dunkin’ Donuts manager — has been busted thanks to a Rite Aid cashier, who tossed a GPS tracker in a bag of cash he allegedly grabbed during an armed... Read More.
National weather forecast: Flood threat moves into Mid-Atlantic
Flood watches and warnings remain posted in parts of the South on Friday as heavy rain and storms wrap up across the region.
Police departments struggle to recruit since killing of George Floyd
Law enforcement agencies across the country experienced a wave of retirements and departures and are struggling to recruit the next generation of police officers in the year since George Floyd was killed by a cop.
Florida suspect in Publix shooting that left grandmother, grandson, 1, dead identified
A man suspected of fatally shooting a grandmother and her 1-year-old grandson inside a Florida grocery store before turning the gun on himself on Thursday has been identified as Timothy J. Wall.
Texas boat nearly goes over edge of dam, occupants rescued, officials say
Some boaters in Texas were rescued Thursday after their vessel came dangerously close to tipping over a dam in the Austin area, according to local paramedics.
Arizona meth-using trucker gets 16 years in Nevada crash that killed 5 bicyclists
A judge in Nevada berated an Arizona truck driver in court this week as she sentenced him to a minimum of 16 years in prison after his conviction in a crash last year that left five bicyclists dead and four others injured.