A heat dome is forecast to bring dangerous temperatures to much of the Midwest, East and Mid-Atlantic over the July Fourth weekend. More than 100 million people are under extreme heat warnings, with heat indices in some areas expected to reach 105 to 115 degrees.
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Jacob Daniel Baker faces multiple murder charges after the deaths of three elderly men on Hawaii's Big Island. Authorities arrested him following a dayslong manhunt and have not disclosed a motive.
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara resigns after an investigation found he interfered with a probe into allegations about his conduct. Mayor Jacob Frey cited a breach of trust as the reason for accepting the resignation.
Tornadoes and severe storms swept through the Midwest Friday, causing widespread damage but no reported deaths. Communities in Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Oklahoma are beginning recovery amid ongoing severe weather threats.
A powerful storm system is bringing record-breaking rainfall, high winds, and severe thunderstorms to the East Coast, causing power outages and coastal flooding. In South Carolina's Georgetown County, dozens of motorists have been rescued from floodwaters, and residents are advised to take caution and stay informed of the latest weather updates.
Duane Keith “Keffe D” Davis, a former Southern California street gang leader, pleaded not guilty to murder in the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas. The charge was prompted by Davis' own descriptions of orchestrating the drive-by shooting, which was allegedly in retaliation for a brawl involving Shakur and Davis' nephew. Davis is currently being held without bail and is due back in court on August 5th.
Hurricane Lee is intensifying in the western Atlantic, causing hazardous surf and rip current conditions along the southeastern US coast which will spread northward in the coming days. The storm is predicted to remain a major hurricane this week and pass between Bermuda and the East Coast by the end of the week, staying offshore of New York City. Residents are advised to take precautions and stay informed of the latest updates from the National Hurricane Center.
Hurricane Idalia has caused immense destruction in Florida and other East Coast states, with an estimated $12-20 billion in damage and lost economic activity. President Biden has declared a major disaster and will be visiting the state to view the devastation firsthand. Homeowners are now turning to their insurance policies for help in the aftermath of the storm.