Hurricane Helene live updates: At least 121 dead, including 35 in hard-hit county

(NEW YORK) -- The storm surge, wind damage and inland flooding from Hurricane Helene have been catastrophic, flooding neighborhoods, stranding residents, destroying homes and toppling trees in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee.Dozens have been killed.Helene, which made landfall in Florida's...

Russian jet comes within 50 feet of US fighter off coast of Alaska

(WASHINGTON) -- A Russian fighter jet crossed the path of an American F-16 last week coming within 50 feet of the nose of the American jet, said North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), which said the Russian pilot’s action "endangered all."NORAD released dramatic video...

Kentucky sheriff accused of fatally shooting judge retires

(NEW YORK) -- The Kentucky sheriff accused of fatally shooting a judge in his chambers is retiring, according to a letter from the murder suspect's attorney.Letcher County Sheriff Shawn "Mickey" Stines, 43, was charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of Kentucky...

California bans legacy admissions in all colleges, universities

(NEW YORK) -- California has become the fourth state to ban legacy admissions in the college application process, a practice that has long been criticized as favoring white or wealthy students based on their familial alumni connections."In California, everyone should be able to get...

Hurricane Helene live updates: 121 dead, including 35 in hard-hit county

(NEW YORK) -- The storm surge, wind damage and inland flooding from Hurricane Helene have been catastrophic, flooding neighborhoods, stranding residents, destroying homes and toppling trees in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee.Dozens have been killed.Helene, which made landfall in Florida's...

Multiple people killed after small plane crash in North Carolina: NPS

(KILL DEVIL HILLS, N.C.) -- Multiple people were killed after a single-engine plane crashed into the woods near the Wright Brothers National Memorial's First Flight Airport in North Carolina.The crash occurred on Saturday at approximately 5 p.m. ET, according to a press release from...

Hurricane Helene live updates: 91 dead after storm brought biblical damage

(NEW YORK) -- The storm surge, wind damage and inland flooding from Hurricane Helene have been catastrophic, flooding neighborhoods, stranding residents, destroying homes and toppling trees in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee.Dozens have been killed.Helene, which made landfall in Florida's...