U S Strikes Hit Houthi Radar Sites in Yemen
U S launched Tomahawk missiles destroying three coastal radar sites in Houthi held Yemen on the Red Sea coast in retaliation for two earlier missile attacks on U S ships. The strikes, authorized by President Obama, targeted remote sites with minimal civilian risk.
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Nicole Pummels Bermuda in Category 3 Hurricane Strike
Hurricane Nicole slammed Bermuda with up to 115 mph winds, snapping trees and ripping roofs, flooding homes and knocking out power to over 27 000 residents. As crews cleared roads and the eye passed, officials monitored damage, with schools closed and the airport set to reopen Friday morning.
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Aftermath of Matthew Hits Flood Insurance Gaps
Pooler Georgia residents faced waist deep floodwaters from Hurricane Matthew driven by rain and runoff not seawater. Many lacked flood insurance, a costly omission as NFIP data shows low takeup in high risk zones. FEMA notes flood claims average 1.9 billion yearly. premiums remain modest in lower risk areas.
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North Carolina
Chibok girl release fuels Nigeria swap with Boko Haram
Ninety one of the Chibok schoolgirls held by Boko Haram were freed in a swap for detained leaders. Most freed girls are with babies and in custody of Nigeria's secret service. About 197 remain missing as Bring Back Our Girls group hails the progress and calls for more releases.
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Princeville Faces Flood After Matthew Ties to Floyd Legacy
Residents along the Tar River brace as floodwaters from Hurricane Matthew threaten Princeville and surrounding areas. Governor Pat McCrory notes significant outages and ongoing rebuilding efforts, recalling Princeville’s 1999 Floyd flood and the town’s historic ties to freed slaves. Local residents describe repeated flood risk and relief expectations from FEMA.
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