Police groupa s endorsement of Trump stirs debate among ranks

A national police organization's endorsement of Donald Trump has exposed a divide within the ranks of law enforcement: Can they support someone who calls himself the law-and-order candidate but was caught on tape bragging about sexually predatory behavior toward women? And what about Trump antagonizing the very minority communities that police agencies need to win over amid turmoil over police shootings of unarmed black men? Last month, the national Fraternal Order of Police endorsed the New York businessman, saying he's the one candidate who takes time to understand the issues facing law enforcement. Now, some officers - particularly African-Americans - are questioning whether Trump is worthy of the endorsement.

Flooded Louisiana gets bulk of $500M in federal disaster money

Louisiana's worst-flooded parishes will receive more than 87 percent of $500 million that Congress allocated for housing repairs, HUD announced Thursday . when the federal government announced the Pelican State would receive more than 87 percent of that first tranche of community development block grants.

Suit seeks Georgia voter deadline extension due to hurricane

A federal lawsuit is seeking an emergency extension of the voter registration deadline in at least one Georgia county that suffered damage from Hurricane Matthew. The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law filed the lawsuit Wednesday in Savannah on behalf of several groups that work to encourage voter registration.

Many Hurricane Matthew victims don’t have flood insurance

Coker runs Genung's Fish Camp and Marina on the shore of the Matanzas River, and saw storm surge from Hurrica... POOLER, Ga. - Waist-deep floodwaters from Hurricane Matthew coursed down the street in Pooler and seeped under Lori Galemore's doors, swamping the carpets and furniture as she and her three sons retreated upstairs, where they stayed until firefighters arrived by boat.

Airstrikes hit rebel-held neighborhoods of Syria’s Aleppo

The British territory of Bermuda hunkered down overnight as the Hurricane Nicole rapidly strengthened into a major Category 4 storm and took aim at the tiny island in the northern Atlantic Ocean. The British territory of Bermuda hunkered down overnight as Hurricane Nicole rapidly strengthened into a major Category 4 storm and took aim at the tiny island in the northern Atlantic Ocean.

Gov. Nikki Haley gains praise for management of Hurricane Matthew

Gov. Nikki Haley's steadfast warnings as Hurricane Matthew barrelled down on South Carolina earned praise from political experts, though the concern over flooding remains her current test. Observers have hailed Haley's early decision to evacuate residents along the South Carolina coast and for repeatedly keeping the public updated as the situation developed, usually twice a day.

How my factual statement on Fox News about global warming became a Media Matters outrage

Media Matters is a left-wing propaganda machine created by Clinton sycophant David Brock. Positioned as a non-profit organization designed to target "dedicated to comprehensively monitoring, analyzing, and correcting conservative misinformation in the U.S. media."

Thais offer prayers as prince rushes home amid king worries

Thais pray behind portraits of Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej at Siriraj Hospital where the king is being treated in Bangkok, Thailand, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016. . Thais pray while holding up portraits of Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej at Siriraj Hospital where the king is being treated in Bangkok, Thailand, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016.

Flint resident seeks grand jury probe of Michigan governor

A Flint resident is asking for a grand jury investigation of Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder's decision to use at least $2 million in state funds for his legal representation related to criminal probes of the... A Flint resident is asking for a grand jury investigation of Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder's decision to use at least $2 million in state funds for his legal representation related to criminal probes of the city's... By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER and RUSS BYNUM Associated Press For a storm that inflicted less damage than many had feared, Hurricane Matthew nevertheless impaired or destroyed more than 1 million... By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER and RUSS BYNUM Associated Press For a storm that inflicted less damage than many had feared, Hurricane Matthew nevertheless impaired or destroyed more than 1 million structures,... The fiasco of Samsung's fire-prone Galaxy Note 7 smartphones - and Samsung's ... (more)

It’s Federal Disaster Relief, Stupid: Could Matthew Affect the Vote in Florida? 16 minutes ago

Hillary Clinton is in Miami today to visit a state swept by Hurricane Matthew that is already feeling climate change on a regular basis. Her trip is part of a years-long trend of political leaders devoting more and more attention to weather disasters.

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.