A rescue helicopter crashed southwest of the Pompano Beach Airpark in the Miami metropolitan area, the Broward County Sheriff’s Office is reporting.
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Florida Gulf Coast drivers warned of contaminated gas as Tropical Storm Idalia bears down
Gas contaminated with diesel fuel could have been purchased along the Gulf Coast on Sunday as Florida residents prepared for Tropical Storm Idalia.
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Here’s the latest for Monday August 28th: Tropical storm could become hurricane and threaten Florida; DeSantis booed at vigil for Jacksonville shooting victims; 3 US Marines dead in Australia crash; New crew reaches International Space Station.
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Japan opens Fukushima plant for media visit
The trickling sound of treated radioactive water flowing to an underground pool could be heard as media toured the Fukushima nuclear power plant, a week after the beginning of the release of wastewater from the plant into the Pacific Ocean. (August 28)…
New crew arrives on International Space Station
Four new crew members arrived on the International Space Station on Sunday. The four, from the U.S., Denmark, Japan and Russia, are due to stay in orbit for six months. (Aug. 28)(AP video production by Rod Jussim)
Tomb of 3,000 year-old man found in Peru
Tomb of 3,000 year-old man found in Peru
Idalia has ‘infernal potential’ as storm takes aim at Florida, forecaster warns: Updates
Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for 33 counties as a menacing storm could bear down on Florida this week. Here’s the latest
Russian mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin is dead
Russian mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin is dead
MLK Jr.’s daughter reflects on her father’s ‘I have a dream’ speech: 5 Things podcast
USA TODAY spoke with King’s daughter, Rev. Bernice King, who reflected on her father’s hope for a more just and equal future: 5 Things podcast
Hundreds take part in 14th Philly Naked Bike Ride
Hundreds take part in 14th Philly Naked Bike Ride