On Friday, the Dallas Zoo announced that a clouded leopard had escaped its habitat, prompting the closure of the zoo. The Dallas Police Department is assisting in the search for the animal, which is believed to still be on the grounds. The public is asked to remain vigilant and report any sightings, but not to approach the animal. The zoo is working closely with the police to ensure the safe return of the clouded leopard.
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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has warned Congress that the US will reach its debt limit on January 19th, and urged them to raise the limit to avoid a potential default. This sets up a major battle on Capitol Hill, as the government must take “extraordinary measures” to avoid a default. Yellen has warned of serious economic consequences if the debt limit is not raised in time.
At least seven people have been killed and dozens of homes destroyed in Butts County, Georgia and Autauga County, Alabama, after a severe storm system swept through the South on Thursday. Search and rescue operations are underway, with Alabama Governor Kay Ivey expressing her condolences for the victims. The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for parts of Alabama, Georgia and Florida until 4 a.m. local time Friday.
The Walshe family of Massachusetts is at the center of a missing person investigation involving Ana Walshe, a 39-year-old mother of three. Brian Walshe, Ana's husband, was arrested on a charge of misleading investigators. A 2014 Washington, D.C., Metropolitan Police Department report revealed Brian had threatened Ana and her friends eight years ago, but the case was closed due to the victim's refusal to cooperate. Police are still searching for Ana and are asking anyone with information to contact the Cohasset Police Department.
Search teams have been combing through a Central California creek for the past three days in search of 5-year-old Kyle Doan, who was swept away by floodwaters on Monday. Severe weather conditions have been hampering the search, with National Guard and search teams searching "bank to bank" and dive teams searching below the surface of the water. The Bay Area and Central Coast have been particularly hard hit by the storms, with more storms expected to bring unprecedented amounts of precipitation in the coming days.
California has seen a significant reduction in drought intensity in the past several weeks due to recent rain and snow, with the extreme drought designation nearly disappearing. However, the state is still in a severe drought and needs to continue to receive rain and snow in order to further reduce the drought intensity.
Devastation in Selma, Alabama as Powerful Tornado Leaves Multiple Dead and Dozens of Homes Destroyed
Devastation in Selma, Alabama as Powerful Tornado Leaves Multiple Dead and Dozens of Homes Destroyed
On Thursday, a powerful tornado ripped through Selma, Alabama, leaving multiple people dead and dozens of homes destroyed. The National Weather Service issued a warning for a “large and extremely dangerous tornado”, and Autauga County Coroner Buster Barber confirmed that “more than four” people lost their lives. Firefighters responded to a structure fire at a warehouse, and crews are currently focused on cutting through downed trees to look for people who may be injured. The community is in mourning for those who lost their lives due to the devastating storm.
A federal judge has warned lawyers in the seditious conspiracy trial of five Proud Boys members that contempt will be enforced if they talk over…