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August 18, 2021

Post-tropical cyclone Fred prompts flood watches, warnings

After bringing heavy rains to the southeast on Tuesday, Fred – which is now a post-tropical cyclone -- is moving north across the central Appalachians.

August 17, 2021

Fred, now a tropical depression, bringing threats to Southeast

Fred made landfall as a tropical storm on the Florida Panhandle near Cape San Blas and Port St. Joe on Monday afternoon.

August 16, 2021

Haiti quake death toll rises to 1,419, injured now at 6,000

Haiti already was struggling with the coronavirus pandemic, gang violence, worsening poverty and the political uncertainty following the July 7 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse when the quake struck Saturday.

August 16, 2021

Tropical Storm Fred makes landfall in Florida: Here's where it's heading

Tropical Storm Fred made landfall along the western Florida Panhandle on Monday afternoon near Cape San Blas, Florida, according to the National Hurricane Center.

August 16, 2021

Haiti earthquake: Tropical Depression Grace a concern for recovery efforts with forecasts of heavy rain

Tropical Depression Grace threatens to hamper recovery efforts in Haiti after a devastating earthquake claimed the lives of thousands as the system is forecast to dump inches of rain across the island. 

August 15, 2021

Death toll from Haiti quake hits 724 as tropical storm looms

The death toll from a devastating earthquake in Haiti rose to 724 on Sunday as rescue workers scrambled to find survivors buried under buildings a day after the 7.2 magnitude quake and as a tropical storm bore down on the Caribbean nation.

August 11, 2021

Tropical Storm Fred becomes sixth named storm of Atlantic hurricane season

Tropical Storm Fred formed south of Puerto Rico late Tuesday night and was moving toward the Dominican Republic and Haiti on Wednesday.

July 31, 2021

US Marine quick reaction force deployed twice in last 30 days to defend embassies

The U.S. Marine Security Augmentation Unit has deployed twice in the past 30 days to support and protect embassies in Africa and the Caribbean. 

July 29, 2021

More New York shark sightings close beaches again

More shark sightings closed New York beaches on Wednesday after previous spottings and a potential shark attack forced the state to take action.

July 25, 2021

Small Florida flotilla returns from Cuba after showing support for protesters, democracy

A small flotilla of boats returned to Miami on Saturday evening after motoring off Cuba’s coast and setting off fireworks and flares in a show of support for the Cuban people and democracy.