Cajun Navy rescues hundreds in Carolinas

The Cajun Navy first emerged in 2005, in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, to rescue folks caught in the storm’s floodwaters. (Source: Chuck Burton AP) WILMINGTON, NC (CNN) – Louisiana’s United Cajun Navy has had barely a moment to spare in the...

Florence's deluge raises death toll to 19

(RNN) – Tropical Depression Florence continues to drown the Carolinas as it moves inland through Virginia. Officials are eyeing river levels after the deluge of rain that measures in feet, not inches. Levees are straining against the sheer amount of water.The...

Kavanaugh, accuser say they're ready to testify _ but how?

By ALAN FRAM and LISA MASCAROAssociated PressWASHINGTON (AP) – Brett Kavanaugh and the woman accusing him of a decades-old sexual assault both indicated Monday they would be willing to testify to a Senate panel as the confirmation of President Donald...

The Latest: Democrat says Kavanaugh vote must be postponed

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Latest on Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and an allegation of sexual misconduct against him (all times local): 3:35 p.m. The Senate's Democratic leader says the Republican chairman of the Judiciary Committee must postpone a vote...

Huge squirrel population chomps crops, driving farmers nuts

By DAVID SHARPAssociated PressThere's a bumper crop of squirrels in New England, and the frenetic critters are frustrating farmers by chomping their way through apple orchards, pumpkin patches and corn fields. The varmints are fattening themselves for winter...

2 US basketball players stabbed in Romania; 1 seriously hurt

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) – Two U.S. basketball players have been stabbed in a club in eastern Romania and one is in a serious condition, Romanian authorities said Sunday. Police said Darrell Bowie, 24, and Joseph McClain, 25, who play for local club ACS Cuza...

Manafort plea deal raises key question: What does he know?

By ERIC TUCKER, CHAD DAY and MICHAEL BALSAMOAssociated PressWASHINGTON (AP) – As Trump associates folded one by one over the last year under the pressure of federal investigators, there was always Paul Manafort. Until suddenly there wasn't. Donald...

Takeaways from the 2018 primary season

By BILL BARROWAssociated PressThe stage is set for a November brawl that could loosen President Donald Trump's grip on Washington. Elections in New York Thursday marked the end of a long, dramatic and sometimes tumultuous primary season that reshaped both parties...