UT researchers speak at climate change panel, call out climate change deniers

State Rep. Elliott Naishtat and U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse hosted a discussion on climate change at the State Capitol on Monday involving UT researchers Kerry Cook, a professor from the Jackson School of Geosciences, and Charles Jackson, a researcher with the UT Institute for Geophysics. Cook pointed out the danger climate change denial poses for the developing world and brought up the difference in damage between regions affected by Hurricane Matthew.

Beware extremes: Exercise, anger may trigger heart attack

By MARILYNN MARCHIONE AP Chief Medical Writer If you're angry or upset, you might want to simmer down before heading out for an intense run or gym workout. A large, international study ties... By MARILYNN MARCHIONE AP Chief Medical Writer If you're angry or upset, you might want to simmer down before heading out for an intense run or gym workout.

Brooklyn DA Kenneth Thompson dies at 50 from cancer

Damaged but defiant, Donald Trump is limping toward the critical presidential debate against Hillary Clinton absent the backing of a growing group of Republican leaders. In a stunningly brazen move, Donald Trump met publicly Sunday night with several women who have accused Bill Clinton of unwanted sexual advances and even rape, shortly before the Republican presidential nominee was... The family of Brooklyn District Attorney Kenneth Thompson says he has died after a battle with cancer, just days after announcing he would be undergoing treatment.

3 juveniles in Albuquerque caught with clown masks, handgun

Officials say two children pulled out of the San Francisco Bay in critical condition after a recreational sailboat carrying 30 people capsized are doing well and one has been released from the hospital. Officials say two children pulled out of the San Francisco Bay in critical condition after a recreational sailboat carrying 30 people capsized are doing well and one has been released from the hospital.

Syria extremist group joins al-Qaida affiliate

New York's governor says a work train and a commuter train "side-swiped" one another, causing a derailment that injured 33 people. New York's governor says a work train and a commuter train "side-swiped" one another, causing a derailment that injured 33 people.

Matthew triggers severe flooding in NC; US death toll at 15

The damage from Matthew caused beach erosion, washed out some roads and knocked out power for mor... . An unidentified woman is rescued from her vehicle which is floating in waist-deep water on flooded President Street after Hurricane Matthew caused flooding along the east coast of Georgia, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016, in Savann... .

President Obama Signs Florida Disaster Declaration

The President yesterday declared a major disaster exists in the State of Florida and ordered Federal aid to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the area affected by Hurricane Matthew beginning October 3, 2016, and continuing. Federal funding is available to state and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work in the counties of Brevard, Duval, Flagler, Indian River, Nassau, St. Johns, St. Lucie, and Volusia.

President Obama Signs Georgia Disaster Declaration

The President yesterday declared a major disaster exists in the State of Georgia and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by Hurricane Matthew beginning October 4, 2016, and continuing. Federal funding is available to state and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work in the counties of Bryan, Camden, Chatham, Glynn, Liberty, and McIntosh.

Matthew downgraded to post-tropical cyclone

In this aerial photo, portions of SR A1A are washed out from Hurricane Matthew, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016, in Flagler Beach, Fla. The damage from Matthew caused beach erosion, washed out some roads and knocked out power for more than 1 million customers in several coastal counties.

Matthew whips North Carolina as it slowly exits East Coast

In this aerial photo, portions of SR A1A are washed out from Hurricane Matthew, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016, in Flagler Beach, Fla. The damage from Matthew caused beach erosion, washed out some roads and knocked out power for more than 1 million customers in several coastal counties.

Republican VP candidate announces Monday visit to Charlotte and flood-damaged Fayetteville

Fleeing a disastrous weekend of raunchy rhetoric about women from his running mate, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence will arrive in North Carolina Monday as tar heels cope with still-rising flood waters and wind damage from Hurricane Matthew. According to schedules sent to supporters and news organizations Saturday night, Pence will visit Charlotte in the early afternoon and then move onto K3 Enterprises, Inc. on Cumberland St. in Fayetteville that evening.

FEMA Urges Residents in Affected States to Continue to Take Hurricane …

The Federal Emergency Management Agency urges residents to be prepared for severe, potentially record historic flooding as Hurricane Matthew continues to impact the eastern Carolinas. Hurricane Matthew remains a dangerous storm and FEMA urges residents in affected states to heed instructions from state, local, and tribal officials.

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West End Community Child Care Centre in Brisbane bans nuts before school

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