Chemical leak from railcar leads to evacuations in Hamilton County, Ohio

(NEW YORK) -- A chemical leak from a railcar prompted officials to issue an evacuation order for residents in the Cleves and Whitewater Township areas in Hamilton County, Ohio, authorities said Tuesday.Hamilton County's Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency told anyone within half a...

Hate crimes, particularly against LGBTQ community, on the rise: FBI data

(WASHINGTON) -- Hate crimes motivated by gender-identity and sexual orientation rose from 2022 to 2023, according to FBI data, sparking concern among LGBTQ advocates about the potential impact of anti-LGBTQ rhetoric and legislation."Today's abysmal FBI report highlights that it is still dangerous to be...

Helene live updates: Track path as storm nears Florida landfall

(NEW YORK) -- A new storm -- which will strengthen into Hurricane Helene -- is taking aim at Florida, where it's forecast to make landfall along the Big Bend area as a hurricane on Thursday.Here's how the news is developing:Latest forecastHelene will strengthen to...