Dark money floods Virginia ahead of redistricting vote that could hand Democrats House edge

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Tens of millions of dollars — much of it dark money from undisclosed donors — poured into Virginia this year ahead of Tuesday’s vote on a congressional redistricting referendum that, if passed, could give Democrats a significant boost in the battle for the U.S. House majority in … Read more

Dangerous storms bring tornado and flash floods risk to millions this weekend

Tornadoes and flooding are possible this weekend as roller-coaster weather sweeps the country, with some states experiencing summer-like temperatures as high as 90 degrees despite being in the middle of spring. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. According to the Storm Prediction Center (SPC), 38 million … Read more

How to help those impacted by the Hawaii floods

As communities across Hawaii dig out from destruction caused by the worst flooding to hit the state in over 20 years, nonprofits, mutual aid networks and foundations are collecting donations to support households, farmers and animals affected across the state. Two Kona low winter storm systems roughly a week apart unleashed deluges over soil too … Read more

Here’s what to know as the scope of damage from Hawaii’s floods becomes clearer

HONOLULU — The worst flooding to hit Hawaii in two decades swept homes off their foundations, floated cars out of driveways and left floors, walls and counters covered in thick, reddish volcanic mud. Crews continued to assess the destruction Monday, but authorities said hundreds of homes had been damaged, along with some schools and a … Read more

Historic Hawaii floods leave 2,000 people without power

More than 2,000 people remained without power Sunday afternoon after Hawaii suffered its worst flooding in more than 20 years when heavy rains fell across the islands. Heavy rains fell on soil already saturated by downpours from a winter storm a week ago. Raging waters lifted homes and cars, causing an expected $1 billion in … Read more

Thousands ordered to evacuate as Oahu floods put dam at imminent risk of failure

After two powerful storms struck Hawaii over the past week, officials are warning that one of the largest dams on the island of Oahu is at risk of imminent failure. Water was flowing over the top of the Wahiawa dam on Thursday morning local time. Officials issued evacuation notices for two towns, Waialua and Haleiwa, … Read more

Trump honors Coast Guard swimmer who rescued girl in Texas floods with Legion of Merit

Trump honors Coast Guard swimmer who rescued girl in Texas floods with Legion of Merit – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump awarded Coast Guard rescue swimmer Scott Ruskan with the Legion of Merit for Extraordinary Heroism during the State of the Union Tuesday night. Mr. Trump said Ruskan saved an 11-year-old girl during … Read more