Robert Mugabe, Veteran President Of Zimbabwe, Dead At 95
Mugabe led the nation formerly known as Rhodesia from its independence from Britain in 1980 until 2017. He was once seen as a hero, but his leadership grew increasingly authoritarian. (Image credit:...
View ArticleSome in Elizabeth City area decide to stay through mandatory Zone A...
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. (WAVY) — Parts of Elizabeth city are also under evacuation orders for Hurricane Dorian. Emergency officials put the order out for people living in Zone A, which includes the...
View ArticleNBA Hall of Famer Jerry West receives Presidential Medal of Freedom
WASHINGTON (Nexstar) — President Trump awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to NBA Hall of Famer Jerry West on Thursday. West is a West Virginia native who played 14 seasons with the L.A. Lakers...
View ArticleOakland Jury Acquits One 'Ghost Ship' Fire Defendant, Jury Hung On Second...
The verdict is a setback for prosecutors who last year had initially accepted pleas of no contest to manslaughter charges. But victims' families objected to that outcome. (Image credit: City of...
View ArticleHurricane Dorian Updates: Rain moving in as Dorian gets closer
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — The latest updates and coverage on Hurricane Dorian’s impact to Hampton Roads and northeast North Carolina. 4:50 a.m.: WAVY’s Kiahnna Patterson reports Virginia Beach police...
View ArticleCDC Says Number Of Possible Cases Of Vaping-Related Lung Illness Has Doubled
The CDC says it is probing 450 reported cases of illness in people who vaped nicotine or cannabis products. Health officials say it's too soon to pinpoint a single product or substance as the cause....
View ArticlePope Francis Comes To Africa With A Vision. Will It Stick?
The pope is touring three countries in sub-Saharan Africa, calling for hope and reconciliation. Researchers look at the long-term impact of a papal visit. (Image credit: Tiziana Fabi /AFP/Getty Images)
View ArticleBritain's House Of Lords Approves Bill Blocking No-Deal Brexit
The House of Lords gave final approval to a bill blocking Britain from leaving the European Union without first securing an exit agreement. (Image credit: Roger Harris/House of Lords)
View ArticleOil Seen Leaking From Hurricane-Hit Facility On Grand Bahama Island
Eyewitness images and satellite pictures show oil that seeped from tanks at a major storage terminal on the island's eastern side. The terminal's owner says it was damaged by Hurricane Dorian. (Image...
View ArticleIs 'The Blob' Back? Latest Marine Heat Wave Could Pose New Risks To Sea Life
Water temperatures between Alaska and California have risen by 5 degrees Fahrenheit. Researchers say the warming could trigger a series of problems in the marine food chain. (Image credit: NOAA)
View ArticleTrump Administration Challenges California And Automakers On Fuel Economy
The Trump administration says only the federal government can set tailpipe emissions standards. It's the latest move in a months long standoff over efforts to weaken a key Obama-era climate rule....
View ArticleTrump Administration Is In Court To Block Nation's First Supervised Injection...
Efforts to combat Philadelphia's opioid crisis with a supervised injection site could be stymied by a portion of federal law meant to protect neighborhoods during the crack epidemic of the 1980s....
View ArticleIndia's Attempt To Land Rover At Moon's South Pole Fails
The spacecraft's descent was going as planned until it reached an altitude of 2.1 km over the surface. "Subsequently, communication from Lander to the ground stations was lost," scientists explained....
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