Storm crossing country moves into Southeast with heavy rain, flooding
ABC News(NEW YORK) — A storm system crossing the country dropped more than 4 inches of rain in Little Rock, Arkansas, on Thursday and snow in parts of Abilene, Texas.As the storm moves east, numerous states from Texas to Maryland are under flood, wind and even snow alerts.The storm is centered over Texas on Friday…… read more »
Four adults who entered WV mine could face felony charges
ABC News(CLEAR CREEK, W.Va.) — The four people who illegally entered a West Virginia mine, where they were trapped for days, could face felony charges if investigators determine they had intended to steal copper, authorities said.The individuals entered the Rock House Powellton mine in Clear Creek on Saturday, officials said.Ed Williams, 43, escaped on Monday…… read more »
Melania Trump makes Christmas visit to children’s hospital after taking on critics
Alex Wong/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — First lady Melania Trump visited the Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, continuing a tradition followed by every first lady since Bess Truman more than 60 years ago, according to the White House.It came on the heels of a Fox News interview in which, asked about criticism, she said,…… read more »
“The Lorax” makes appearance in federal court ruling on Atlantic Coast Pipeline
ssuaphoto/iStock(WASHINGTON) — A fuzzy orange creature famous for standing on a stump played a role in a legal decision on a major natural gas pipeline this week.A federal judge on the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals quoted Dr. Seuss’ beloved environmental warrior in a decision calling for the U.S. Forest Service to revisit its…… read more »
Bomb threats demanding bitcoin funds reported across the country, authorities say
TinaFields/iStock(NEW YORK) — Multiple bomb threats have been reported across the country, according to authorities.The New York Police Department said it was monitoring multiple bomb threats sent electronically to various locations throughout the city. The threats are not credible at this time, the department said. The FBI said in a statement that it was aware…… read more »
Death-defying drivers clamor for cash spilling out of armored truck on New Jersey highway
WABC-TV(EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.) — Rush hour was particularly hectic on one New Jersey highway Thursday morning.Some drivers stopped their vehicles on Route 3 in East Rutherford during their morning commute to pick up cash that had apparently spilled out of an armored truck. The commotion caused “multiple” car accidents, police said.A video taken by a…… read more »