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7.3 magnitude earthquake rattles Alaskan island, prompting tsunami advisory

Thursday, July 17

(SAND POINT, ALASKA) -- A 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Sand Point, Alaska, on Wednesday, prompting a tsunami warning from the National Weather Service.The warning was later downgraded to an advisory, according to the agency.Sand Point is located on northwestern Popof Island, off the... Read More.

Plane crash kills 1 and injures 2 in remote area of Olympic National Park

Thursday, July 17

(QUINAULT, WA) -- At least one person is dead and two others have been injured in a small plane crash in a remote area of Olympic National Park in Washington, authorities said.The incident occurred on Tuesday evening at approximately 6:50 p.m. when park rangers... Read More.

DHS Secretary Noem says airline carry-on liquids limit could be changed soon

Wednesday, July 16

(WASHINGTON) -- One week after announcing an end to the requirement that passengers remove their shoes when undergoing airport security screening, the Department of Homeland Security could also alter another post-9/11 mainstay of air travel – the amount of liquid ounces that people can... Read More.

Father drowns after saving 5 people from rip current in South Carolina

Wednesday, July 16

(PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C.) -- A Georgia father drowned after saving five people from a rip current at a beach in South Carolina, according to the Pawleys Island Police Department.At approximately 4:45 p.m. on Sunday, police received a call for "multiple swimmers in distress" in... Read More.

Another hole has formed at Yellowstone National Park, geologists say

Wednesday, July 16

(WYOMING) -- More geological changes are occurring at Yellowstone National Park, as another hole forms in one of the park's basins.The hole is a blue water spring, discovered by geologists in April as they conducted routine maintenance of temperature logging stations at Norris Geyser... Read More.

NYPD run like the mob, ex-commissioner says in bombshell lawsuit

Wednesday, July 16

(NEW YORK) -- The nation's largest police force is "criminal at its core," according to a new federal lawsuit by former interim New York City Police Commissioner Thomas Donlon.Donlon said the NYPD "functions as a racketeering enterprise," at the direction of Mayor Eric Adams.In... Read More.

Largest Mars rock found on Earth sold for $4.3M at Sotheby’s auction

Wednesday, July 16

(NEW YORK) -- The largest Mars meteorite ever found on Earth was sold at a Sotheby's auction in New York on Wednesday for $4.3 million.The Martian rock, known as NWA 16788, weighs more than 54 pounds, is nearly 15 inches long and is 70%... Read More.

Large dinosaur mating ‘dance arena’ discovered in Colorado

Wednesday, July 16

(DINOSAUR RIDGE, Colo.) -- Researchers have discovered evidence of one of the largest dinosaur mating "dance arenas" in present-day Colorado.Previous studies have identified a couple of "dinosaur lek" areas -- where male dinosaurs likely congregated to perform courtship displays for females, primarily for the... Read More.

Heat advisory in effect for New York City and across Northeast: Latest

Wednesday, July 16

(NEW YORK) -- A heat advisory is in place across the Northeast, from Maryland to Maine, where residents are bracing for temperatures 5 to 15 degrees above average.The heat index -- what the temperature feels like with humidity -- could reach 103 degrees in... Read More.

Child abuse charge recommended in drowning of influencer Emilie Kiser’s son: Police

Wednesday, July 16

(MARICOPA COUNTY, AZ) -- Police have recommended charges in the drowning of influencer Emilie Kiser's 3-year-old son, Trigg Kiser, who was found unresponsive in his family's backyard pool in May."After a thorough review of the evidence, we have submitted the case to the Maricopa... Read More.

Federal judge to hear arguments on Abrego Garcia’s detention pending trial

Wednesday, July 16

(WASHINGTON) -- A federal judge in Tennessee is set to hear from federal prosecutors on Wednesday regarding their request that Kilmar Abrego Garcia be detained pending trial.Last month, U.S. Magistrate Judge Barbara Holmes ordered Abrego Garcia not to be detained pending trial and set... Read More.

Tropical rainstorm to drench Gulf Coast as renewed flood threat hits Northeast and Midwest

Wednesday, July 16

(NEW YORK) -- A tropical threat on the Gulf Coast has a 40% chance for development into a tropical depression in the next 48 hours, according to the National Hurricane Center.The system, which could currently be considered a “tropical rainstorm” or “tropical disturbance,” is... Read More.