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Battered Florida Tries to Assess Scope of Irma’s Destruction

Aid rushed in to hurricane-scarred Florida early Tuesday, residents began to dig out, and officials slowly pieced together the scope of Irma’s vicious path of destruction across the peninsula.

UN Approves Watered-Down New Sanctions Against North Korea

The U.N. Security Council on Monday unanimously approved new sanctions on North Korea but not the toughest-ever measures sought by the Trump administration to ban all oil imports and freeze international assets of the government and its leader, Kim Jong Un.

How To Fix Identity-Theft Issues Posed By The Equifax Hack

The Equifax breach didn’t just expose sensitive personal information of 143 million Americans — it underscored the huge vulnerabilities that make widespread identity theft possible.

Aircraft Carrier Is Rushed To The Hurricane-Battered Keys

Authorities sent an aircraft carrier and other Navy ships to help with search-and-rescue operations in Florida on Monday as a flyover of the hurricane-battered Keys yielded what the governor said were scenes of devastation.

US Marks 9/11 Anniversary With Resolve, Tears And Hope

Americans commemorated 9/11 on Monday with tear-streaked tributes, a presidential warning to terrorists and appeals from victims’ relatives for unity and hope 16 years after the deadliest terrorist attack on U.S. soil.

Charleston Seeing Major Impacts From Irma

The Charleston area is seeing major impacts as Irma moves into the area.

WCCB's Nicole Madden Explains How Irma Pushed Water Out To Sea

WCCB's Nicole Madden explains how Hurricane Irma pushed water out to sea.

U.S. Commemorates 9/11; Ceremony Begins at Ground Zero

Holding photos and reading names of loved ones lost 16 years ago, 9/11 victims’ relatives marked the anniversary of the attacks at ground zero on Monday with a solemn and personal ceremony.

Apple May Test the Bounds of iPhone Love with a $1,000 Model

Apple is expected to sell its fanciest iPhone yet for $1,000, crossing into a new financial frontier that will test how much consumers are willing to pay for a device that’s become an indispensable part of modern life.

Irma Barrels Though Florida as the Carolina's Prepare for the Worst

Now downgraded to a tropical storm, Irma continues to leave destruction throughout Florida as the storm moves further North.

The Latest: Irma Makes Landfall On Marco Island

The National Hurricane Center said Irma had winds of 120 mph (195 kilometers) and was centered 20 miles (30 kilometers) south of Naples on Sunday afternoon. It was moving north at 12 mph (19 kilometers per hour). At that rate, the center of the storm should come ashore sometime between 4 and 5 p.m.

Hurricane Irma Storm Damage | PHOTOS

Take a look at the damage Hurricane Irma has caused in the Caribbean Islands an Florida, so far.

400 Retirees Flee to Fort Mill as Irma Churns Toward U.S.

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Irma Bears Down On Florida, More Than 5M Told To Flee Coast

Irma trained its sights on Florida and officials warned more than 5 million people that time was running out Friday to evacuate ahead of the deadly hurricane as it followed a path that could take it from one end of the state to the other.

Helicopter Crash Kills Country Singer Troy Gentry And Pilot

A helicopter carrying singer Troy Gentry, of the award-winning country music duo Montgomery Gentry, crashed on Friday, killing Gentry and the pilot.

4 Killed In Medical Helicopter Crash In North Carolina

A medical helicopter crashed Friday in North Carolina, killing four people, the Highway Patrol said.

N.C. & S.C. Governors Give Updates On Emergency Planning

Governors Roy Cooper and Henry McMaster held news conferences Friday as officials continue to prepare for Hurricane Irma's impact.

House Sends $15 Billion Harvey Aid Bill, Debt Hike To Trump To Sign

The House voted overwhelmingly on Friday to send a $15.3 billion disaster aid package to President Donald Trump, overcoming conservative objections to linking the emergency legislation to a temporary increase in America’s borrowing authority. The legislation also keeps the government funded into December.

Florida Stores Empty As Hurricane Irma Gets Closer To U.S.

Cuba evacuated tourists from beachside resorts and Floridians emptied stores of plywood and bottled water after Hurricane Irma left at least 20 people dead and thousands homeless on a devastated string of Caribbean islands and spun toward Florida for what could be a catastrophic blow this weekend.