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Hurricane Helene Leaves 100 Dead, Millions Without Power as Southeast Begins Recovery
As residents across six southeastern states begin to assess the damage caused by Hurricane Helene, they face an enormous challenge of recovery. With over 100 people dead, millions without power, and entire communities cut off by floodwaters, the task ahead is daunting. Helene, which made landfall in Florida as a Category 4 hurricane, has left a trail of destruction spanning more than 500 miles, from the Florida coast to the Blue Ridge Mountains. 
As residents across six southeastern states begin to assess the damage caused by Hurricane Helene, they face an enormous challenge of recovery. With over 100 people dead, millions without power, and entire communities cut off by floodwaters, the task ahead is daunting. Helene, which made landfall in Florida as a Category 4 hurricane, has left a trail of destruction spanning more than 500 miles, from the Florida coast to the Blue Ridge Mountains. -
Hurricane Helene Ravages the Southeast, Leaving at Least 49 Dead and Millions Without Power
Hurricane Helene, one of the largest and most destructive storms to hit the Southeastern U.S. in recent history, has left a path of devastation from Florida to the Carolinas. The storm, which rapidly intensified into a Category 4 hurricane before making landfall, has caused at least 49 deaths across five states and left millions without power. 
Hurricane Helene, one of the largest and most destructive storms to hit the Southeastern U.S. in recent history, has left a path of devastation from Florida to the Carolinas. The storm, which rapidly intensified into a Category 4 hurricane before making landfall, has caused at least 49 deaths across five states and left millions without power. -
Hurricane Helene Slams Florida and Georgia: Millions Without Power, Fatalities Feared
Hurricane Helene, one of the most powerful storms to strike the U.S., roared through Florida and Georgia on Friday, causing widespread destruction and leaving more than 2 million homes and businesses without power. The Category 4 storm made landfall near the Aucilla River in Florida's Big Bend area late Thursday night, packing winds of up to 140 mph. Its destructive force left neighborhoods flooded, trees uprooted, and cars stranded as it moved inland, eventually weakening to a tropical storm as it passed through Georgia. 
Hurricane Helene, one of the most powerful storms to strike the U.S., roared through Florida and Georgia on Friday, causing widespread destruction and leaving more than 2 million homes and businesses without power. The Category 4 storm made landfall near the Aucilla River in Florida's Big Bend area late Thursday night, packing winds of up to 140 mph. Its destructive force left neighborhoods flooded, trees uprooted, and cars stranded as it moved inland, eventually weakening to a tropical storm as it passed through Georgia. -
One Dead After Hijacked Los Angeles Bus Leads to Intense Pursuit and Fatal Shooting, Suspect in Custody
A harrowing ordeal unfolded in Los Angeles early Wednesday when a gunman hijacked a Metropolitan Transportation Authority bus, forcing the driver to lead police on an hour-long pursuit through the city. The incident ended in tragedy, with one passenger dead and the suspect in custody. 
A harrowing ordeal unfolded in Los Angeles early Wednesday when a gunman hijacked a Metropolitan Transportation Authority bus, forcing the driver to lead police on an hour-long pursuit through the city. The incident ended in tragedy, with one passenger dead and the suspect in custody. -
Caroline Ellison Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Role in FTX Fraud, Ordered to Forfeit $11 Billion
Caroline Ellison, the former CEO of Alameda Research and key witness in the trial against her former boyfriend and FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, was sentenced to two years in prison on Tuesday for her role in the collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX. In addition to the prison term, Ellison was ordered to forfeit $11 billion. The sentencing comes as part of one of the largest financial fraud cases in U.S. history, in which FTX, once valued at $32 billion, imploded in late 2022. 
Caroline Ellison, the former CEO of Alameda Research and key witness in the trial against her former boyfriend and FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, was sentenced to two years in prison on Tuesday for her role in the collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX. In addition to the prison term, Ellison was ordered to forfeit $11 billion. The sentencing comes as part of one of the largest financial fraud cases in U.S. history, in which FTX, once valued at $32 billion, imploded in late 2022. -
Marcellus Williams Executed Despite Prosecutor and Victim’s Family Urging Clemency
Marcellus Williams, a Missouri inmate convicted of a 1998 murder, was executed by lethal injection on Tuesday, despite pleas from prosecutors and the victim's family to spare his life. The case had drawn significant attention, with new questions surrounding the conviction and the integrity of the evidence used to secure it. Nevertheless, the U.S. Supreme Court denied a last-minute appeal, paving the way for the state to carry out the death sentence. 
Marcellus Williams, a Missouri inmate convicted of a 1998 murder, was executed by lethal injection on Tuesday, despite pleas from prosecutors and the victim's family to spare his life. The case had drawn significant attention, with new questions surrounding the conviction and the integrity of the evidence used to secure it. Nevertheless, the U.S. Supreme Court denied a last-minute appeal, paving the way for the state to carry out the death sentence. -
U.S. Ports Face Shutdown Crisis as 45,000 Dockworkers Threaten Strike, Disrupting Fruit Supply
A looming strike by 45,000 dockworkers threatens to disrupt the flow of goods at major U.S. ports, potentially leading to empty grocery store shelves and soaring prices for popular fruits like bananas. 
A looming strike by 45,000 dockworkers threatens to disrupt the flow of goods at major U.S. ports, potentially leading to empty grocery store shelves and soaring prices for popular fruits like bananas. -
California’s New Law Phases Out All Plastic Shopping Bags by 2026
California Governor Gavin Newsom has taken a significant step toward addressing the state's plastic pollution crisis by signing a bill that will effectively ban all plastic shopping bags at store checkouts by 2026. 
California Governor Gavin Newsom has taken a significant step toward addressing the state's plastic pollution crisis by signing a bill that will effectively ban all plastic shopping bags at store checkouts by 2026. -
Man Charged in Assassination Plot Against Trump, Left Chilling Letter Detailing His Plans
Federal prosecutors have revealed that Ryan Wesley Routh, the man accused of attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump earlier this month, left behind a letter explicitly stating his intent. The chilling note, addressed "To the World," was discovered in a box delivered months ago to a witness, containing ammunition, tools, four cell phones, and several handwritten letters. In one of those letters, Routh confessed, "This was an assassination attempt on Donald Trump but I failed you," according to the filing by prosecutors. 
Federal prosecutors have revealed that Ryan Wesley Routh, the man accused of attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump earlier this month, left behind a letter explicitly stating his intent. The chilling note, addressed "To the World," was discovered in a box delivered months ago to a witness, containing ammunition, tools, four cell phones, and several handwritten letters. In one of those letters, Routh confessed, "This was an assassination attempt on Donald Trump but I failed you," according to the filing by prosecutors. -
Birmingham Mass Shooting Leaves 4 Dead, 18 Wounded in Popular Nightlife District; Gunmen Used Fully Automatic Weapon
A deadly mass shooting late Saturday night in Birmingham, Alabama, has left four people dead and 18 more wounded in one of the city's most popular entertainment districts. The attack, which took place in the bustling Five Points South area near the University of Alabama at Birmingham, has rattled the city as police continue to search for multiple suspects involved in the violence. 
A deadly mass shooting late Saturday night in Birmingham, Alabama, has left four people dead and 18 more wounded in one of the city's most popular entertainment districts. The attack, which took place in the bustling Five Points South area near the University of Alabama at Birmingham, has rattled the city as police continue to search for multiple suspects involved in the violence.
