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More Than 5,000 Students in a Single Florida School District Quarantined or Isolated Due to COVID

More than 5,000 students in one Florida school district have either tested positive for COVID or have been exposed to the virus.

First Water Shortage on Colorado River Declared Amid Historic Drought; Cutbacks to Hammer Arizona Farmers

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

As the federal government declared the first water shortage on the Colorado River, farmers from Arizona would be the most affected sector when mandatory water cutbacks start next year.

Tropical Storm Fred Makes Landfall in Florida; Two More Tropical Disturbances Being Watched

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Tropical storm Fred has made landfall near Cape San Blas in Florida Monday afternoon, and it mostly affected the eastern part of the Panhandle.

Pres. Joe Biden Defends Decision to Pull Out U.S. Troops in Afghanistan After TalibanTake Over

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

In his first public comments since the Taliban forces took full control of Afghanistan, Pres. Joe Biden has defended his decision to pull out the U.S. troops.

80-Year-Old Texas Man Dies After Double-Decker Party Boat Capsized on Lake Due to Bad Weather

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

An 80-year-old man died after a double-decker party boat that carried 53 individuals capsized on a lake located north of Houston, Texas due to a thunderstorm.

3 Dead, 2 Seriously Injured in Texas Sports Bar Shooting

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Three people were killed, and two others were in critical condition after an argument at a sports bar in San Antonio, Texas turned into an exchange of gunfire.

Former Yankees Prospect Caught Selling 2-Kilo of Cocaine to Undercover Cop

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Police officers called out an ex-Yankees prospect after he tried to sell two kilos of cocaine to an undercover cop, authorities said.

Ex-Obama White House Doctor Calls on Pres. Joe Biden to 'Do Your Damn Job' or 'Resign' Amid Afghanistan Crisis

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Ronny Jackson, a former White House doctor, who served under both Obama and Trump administrations, urged President Joe Biden to resign amid the Afghanistan crisis.

Ghislaine Maxwell Sells London House Where Prince Andrew Allegedly Had Sex With Accuser to Pay Legal Fees

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell had sold her London house, where it is alleged that Prince Andrew had sex with his accuser, to pay for her legal fees.

No 4th Stimulus Check Yet? Here Are the States Sending Out More Stimulus Money to Residents

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

There are still no fourth stimulus checks from the federal government. But despite this, some states have already started distributing stimulus money.

New Video of Hunter Biden Shows the President's Son Saying Russian Drug Dealers Stole His Laptop for Blackmail

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Hunter Biden has come under fire again after a new video shows him telling a woman that Russian drug dealers may have taken one of his laptops for blackmail.

Haiti Earthquake Update: Death Toll Jumps to 1,297, Rescuers Continue to Search for Survivors

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

An earthquake with a 7.2-magnitude hit Haiti on Saturday, and officials confirmed at least 1,297 casualties after the powerful quake.

As Afghanistan Capital Falls to Taliban, More U.S. Troops Rush to Aid the Evacuation

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Afghanistan's capital, Kabul, fell under the Taliban forces on Sunday, causing the U.S. troops to scramble to evacuate thousands of U.S. diplomats and Afghans from the U.S. Embassy.

Nashville's Residents 'Random Snacks of Kindness' Act Aims To Help Front Liners: How Can You Donate?

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Here's how you can donate to Nashville's "Random Snacks of Kindness" project. East Nashville residents showed that even the community could help fight the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic by supporting their health workers.

Florida Mom on Zoom Call Accidentally Shot in the Head by Her Toddler

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

A Florida mom was accidentally shot and killed on Wednesday by her toddler while she was on a work-related Zoom video call.

Lightning Strike Burns Down New Home of Single Mom, 11-Year-Old Daughter; Offers of Help Pour In

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

A single mom lost her house after a bolt of lightning struck right to her gas meter in the middle of the night.

Donald Trump Slams Pres. Joe Biden Over Border Crisis, Afghanistan 'Mess,' Soaring Inflation and Crime Rates

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Former President Donald Trump lashed out at President Joe Biden's handling of the border crisis, rising crime rates, soaring inflation, and Afghanistan's "mess."

2 Illegal Migrants Convicted of Sex Crimes Involving Minors Nabbed in California by Border Patrol Agents

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Agents of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) patrolling in California arrested two illegal migrants who have been previously convicted with sexual offenses that involved minors.

Asylum Seekers in U.S. Could Soon Apply via Mobile Phone as Biden Admin Expands Online Asylum Registration System

Asylum Seekers in U.S. Could Soon Apply via Mobile Phone as Biden Administration Expands Online Asylum Registration System

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Asylum seekers in the U.S. could soon use a mobile phone to apply for asylum as the Biden administration plans to expand the online asylum registration system.

Hundreds of Migrants Expelled From U.S. to Mexico Are Now Stuck in Limbo in Guatemala

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Hundreds of migrants expelled from the U.S. under pandemic-related restrictions and were flown to Mexico are now stranded in a border town in Guatemala.