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Hawaii energy officials to be questioned in House hearing on Maui wildfires

Thursday, September 28

(WASHINGTON) -- A congressional hearing seeks answers about how the deadly Maui wildfires started, could have been prevented or mitigated.On Aug. 8, a series of deadly wildfires broke out across the Hawaiian island of Maui. At least 97 people were killed and thousands of... Read More.

Saltwater intrusion in Mississippi River could impact drinking water in Louisiana, officials say

Saturday, September 23

(LOUISIANA) -- New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell has signed an emergency declaration over an intrusion of saltwater into the Mississippi River that officials say could impact the water supply in the region."We will continue to work with our partners locally and state-wide as we... Read More.

Chester County prison officials had ‘concerns about the leadership’ a year before Danelo Cavalcante’s escape

Wednesday, September 20

(WEST CHESTER, Pa.) -- Officials in Chester County, Pennsylvania, admitted Wednesday that there were failures in official communications following convicted murderer Danelo Cavalcante’s escape from their county prison on Aug. 31.During the first public meeting of the board that oversees the prison since the two-week... Read More.

Border communities see uptick in migrant arrivals in recent weeks: Officials

Wednesday, September 20

(NEW YORK) -- From Texas to California, communities along the southern border are dealing with an increase of migrants entering shelters, according to officials.In a statement provided to ABC affiliate KVIA-TV on Monday, El Paso Strategic Communications Director Laura Cruz-Acosta said the region had... Read More.

Man suspected of murdering 22 people killed by cellmate in Texas prison: Officials

Tuesday, September 19

(TENNESSEE COLONY, Texas) -- A Texas man convicted of murdering two elderly women and suspected of killing nearly two dozen people total was found dead in his prison cell Tuesday following an attack by his cellmate, officials said.Texas Department of Criminal Justice officials found Billy... Read More.

Gun used in ambush killing of LA sheriff’s deputy appears to have been purchased legally: Officials

Tuesday, September 19

(NEW YORK) -- The gun used in the ambush killing of a Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy appears to have been purchased legally, without raising any red flags regarding the suspected gunman's mental health, two law enforcement officials briefed on the probe told ABC... Read More.

Debris field found in search for missing F-35 in South Carolina, officials say

Monday, September 18

(WASHINGTON) -- A debris field has been found in South Carolina during the search for a F-35 fighter jet that had gone missing after a "mishap" on Sunday, military officials confirmed in a statement on Monday night.Officials said the debris was found in Williamsburg... Read More.

As Marines continue to search for F-35 after ‘mishap,’ officials order 2-day stand-down for all jets

Monday, September 18

(WASHINGTON) -- The Marine Corps acting commandant, Eric Smith, on Monday issued a two-day stand-down to take place at some point this week for all aviation units both inside and outside of the United States, a spokesman told ABC News.The move was made in... Read More.

Russian-backed mercenary squad Wagner Group designated as terrorist organization by UK officials

Friday, September 15

(LONDON) -- Members of the Wagner Group, a private military company with ties to the Russian government, are now subject to prosecution by British authorities after the United Kingdom declared the group a terrorist organization on Friday.The Wagner Group was added to the list... Read More.

Flood death toll in eastern Libya reaches 5,300 with many more missing, officials say

Wednesday, September 13

LONDON -- The death toll from devastating floods in eastern Libya has reached 5,300, a local health official said Wednesday.The number of deaths is expected to continue rising as search and rescue teams recover more bodies in what the United Nations has described... Read More.

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Hawaii energy officials to be questioned in House hearing on Maui wildfires

Saltwater intrusion in Mississippi River could impact drinking water in Louisiana, officials say

Chester County prison officials had ‘concerns about the leadership’ a year before Danelo Cavalcante’s escape

Border communities see uptick in migrant arrivals in recent weeks: Officials

Man suspected of murdering 22 people killed by cellmate in Texas prison: Officials

Gun used in ambush killing of LA sheriff’s deputy appears to have been purchased legally: Officials

Debris field found in search for missing F-35 in South Carolina, officials say

As Marines continue to search for F-35 after ‘mishap,’ officials order 2-day stand-down for all jets

Flood death toll in eastern Libya reaches 5,300 with many more missing, officials say

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