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CRIME 1 day ago

Superyacht victims' cause of death was 'death by confinement,' autopsies show: report

Four victims who died when the Bayesian superyacht sank off the coast of Sicily, passed away after being trapped alive inside the ship’s cabins and their oxygen ran out, according to local reports.

National Parks 3 days ago

Texas hiker says Grand Canyon flash flood rescue was 'craziest day'

A Texas woman recalled how a flash flood turned an idyllic trip to Arizona's Grand Canyon National Park into one of the "craziest day of their lives."

Europe August 29

Hundreds of thousands of dead fish blanket Greek tourist port after flooding

Greek authorities have begun collecting tons of dead fish that flooded into a tourist port in the city of Volos; the carcasses allegedly created a stench that alarmed authorities and residents.

LIFESTYLE August 29

On this day in history, August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina slams Gulf Coast, causing massive damage

Hurricane Katrina, on this day in history, Aug. 20, 2005, made landfall near New Orleans, Louisiana. The natural disaster caused major destruction and disruption.

Arizona August 26

Body of missing Arizona hiker found days after flash flood at Grand Canyon National Park

The body of Chenoa Nickerson, 33, was recovered from the Colorado River days after a flash flood swept her into Havasu Creek at Grand Canyon National Park.

Natural Disasters August 19

British tech entrepreneur, Americans among missing after yacht sinks off Italian coast, killing at least 1

One man is confirmed dead, six others are missing and 15 have been rescued after a luxury superyacht sinks in storm off Sicily, authorities confirmed Monday.

LIFESTYLE August 18

Amid tornado, wedding couple forced to have first dance in basement: 'Chaos ensued'

A newlywed couple in Wisconsin enjoyed their first dance in the wedding venue's basement thanks to a tornado that caused them and their guests to shelter in place on the big day.

High School August 15

Alabama 14-year-old dies after collapsing at football practice: 'He just had a love for sports'

New Brockton High School freshman Semaj Wilkins died Tuesday after collapsing during football practice. His mother spoke out about the incident.

National Parks August 14

Lightning strike at Arizona's Horseshoe Bend injures 2 tourists, National Park Service says

Two tourists have been injured after being struck by lightning at the Horseshoe Bend in Arizona's Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, officials say.

Florida August 8

Drone video captures Florida woman's rescue after she got stuck in rising waters during Debby aftermath

Drone footage released by Manatee County has captured the rescue of a driver who became stuck in rising floodwaters in the wake of Hurricane Debby this week.