James Madison Dukes December 6 JMU athletic director pleads with fans to stop throwing snowballs after punter is nearly hit: 'Please stop' Snowball throwing by fans disrupted James Madison's Sun Belt Conference championship game against Troy, and athletic director Matt Roan issued penalty warnings.
FEMA November 17 Acting FEMA chief David Richardson steps down as Trump admin continues reshaping agency operations FEMA acting administrator David Richardson is stepping down after leading the agency through major hurricane season and comprehensive reforms. Karen Evans takes over Dec. 1.
Tornado November 15 St Louis neighborhoods struggling to rebuild six months after tornado kills five Six months after an EF-3 tornado devastated parts of St. Louis, many residents say they’re still waiting on repairs and assistance.
Travel November 5 Influencers face backlash for 'tragedy tourism' during Hurricane Melissa Influencers face backlash for posting TikTok and Instagram videos while traveling to Jamaica during Category 5 Hurricane Melissa, with critics calling their content insensitive.
Cuba October 30 Rubio says US is ready to offer 'immediate humanitarian aid' to people of Cuba impacted by Hurricane Melissa Secretary of State Marco Rubio pledges "immediate humanitarian aid" to Cuba as State Department responds to effects of Hurricane Melissa in the Caribbean.
State Department October 29 US rescue teams to descend on hard-hit Caribbean after catastrophic Hurricane Melissa's impact The State Department activated a Caribbean disaster response team following Hurricane Melissa's devastating impact on Jamaica, with teams arriving Thursday to provide aid.
Atlanta Falcons October 29 Falcons owner Arthur Blank donates $2.5 million to Hurricane Melissa relief funds Arthur Blank, owner of the Atlanta Falcons, has pledged an initial $2.5 million through his foundation to aid Hurricane Melissa relief efforts across Jamaica and the Caribbean.
Caribbean October 28 Texas honeymooners trapped in Jamaica as Category 5 Hurricane Melissa slams island Texas newlyweds Kasydee and Hunter Bishop are trapped near Montego Bay, Jamaica, as Hurricane Melissa approaches as a Category 5 storm with 175 mph winds.
Camping-Hiking October 28 More than 20 'ill-prepared' hypothermic hikers rescued from snowy conditions on New England's highest peak Over 20 unprepared hikers rescued from Mount Washington summit in New Hampshire after getting trapped in whiteout conditions, many suffering hypothermia.
Weather October 18 Drought conditions leave pumpkin farmers with empty fields and smaller crops Many pumpkin patches won't look the same this year as drought conditions across the United States leave farmers with empty fields. Since pumpkins are made up of at least 80% water, farmers say many of them couldn't survive the dry season.
Utah October 14 Woman, 23, dies after ‘devastating’ freak accident at Utah music festival, family says Ava Ahlander, 23, died after a scaffolding board struck when severe weather forced evacuations at the RedWest music festival in Salt Lake City.
