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7h ago

At least 21 dead, 20 missing after heavy rain pounds Tennessee

The flooding damaged homes, toppled trees and upended cars.
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8h ago

Flights canceled, thousands without power as Tropical Storm Henri makes landfall

Although airports remained open, more than 1,000 flights in or out of or within the U.S. had been canceled Sunday as the storm made landfall near Rhode Island.
Waves crash against the sea wall along Pequot Avenue in New London, Conn., as Tropical Storm Henri approaches on Aug. 22, 2021.
Waves crash against the sea wall along Pequot Avenue in New London, Conn., as Tropical Storm Henri approaches on Aug. 22, 2021.
10h ago

21 dead, dozens missing in Tennessee flooding

Twin toddlers were among those killed, the sheriff of Humphreys County said.
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11h ago

Young boys steer car off road after dad killed while driving

The boys' father died from a single gunshot to the head while driving with his two sons on a freeway in Houston, police said.
Police respond to an incident in which a driver was shot in Houston on Aug. 20, 2021.
Police respond to an incident in which a driver was shot in Houston on Aug. 20, 2021.

A new 'leash' on life: Government program will train dogs for veterans with PTSD

As many as 20 veterans out of 100 from the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts have PTSD, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Becca Stephens comforting her service dog Bobbi on the couch in Clearwater, FL.
Becca Stephens comforting her service dog Bobbi on the couch in Clearwater, FL.

'It's impossible': Lack of Covid safeguards overwhelm school nurses

"School nurses here are facing a moral dilemma, because the protocols that are in place and coming from the state don't align with their values," one expert said.
Image: Students raise their hands on the first day of classes at a private school in North Miami Beach, Fla., on Aug. 18, 2021.
Image: Students raise their hands on the first day of classes at a private school in North Miami Beach, Fla., on Aug. 18, 2021.
1d ago

Radio host who was vaccine skeptic dies

"I know if he were able to tell you this, he would tell you, 'Go get vaccinated,'" said Phil Valentine's brother, Mark Valentine.
Image: Phil Valentine records a new podcast with his son, Campbell, in their cabin in Brentwood, Tenn. on March 7, 2019.
Image: Phil Valentine records a new podcast with his son, Campbell, in their cabin in Brentwood, Tenn. on March 7, 2019.

Jesse Jackson and wife hospitalized with Covid-19

"Doctors are currently monitoring the condition of both," the Rainbow Push Coalition said.
Jesse Jackson, Kiran Chekka
Jesse Jackson, Kiran Chekka
1d ago

University of Virginia disenrolls more than 200 students who didn't meet vaccine mandate

Students who comply with the vaccine requirement or file an exemption by Wednesday will be able to re-enroll.
Students return to campus at the University of Virginia with new COVID-19 precautions.
Students return to campus at the University of Virginia with new COVID-19 precautions.
1d ago

Horse escapes racetrack, runs down Kentucky highway

Bold and Bossy was spotted galloping on the No. 1 lane of Highway 41.
1d ago

8 killed as storm targets Mexican interior

At least eight deaths have been attributed to former Hurricane Grace amid mudslides and flooding in Mexico.
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