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Zika Battle

Florida Governor Rick Scott is defending the state's response to the Zika outbreak.

  As Florida continues to battle the Zika outbreak, a new battle is brewing between the state and local governments. Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine is accusing Gov. Rick Scott of not taking enough action. Miami Beach is one of the state’s hotspots along with another neighborhood in Miami, and Mayor Levine is disappointed in the Governor’s efforts to keep…

Trump Renewed

Donald Trump hopes to turn a new corner with his campaign this week.

Despite dropped poll numbers, Republicans hope Donald Trump can re-energize his campaign, starting with stops in Ohio today. Following a shake-up in campaign leadership, Trump’s strategy is to try and reset his campaign as the election draws nearer, even if it means softening on some of his platforms. Meanwhile, Hillary Clinton will be out and about in California, still facing…

Swimmers in Deep Water

Authorities in Brazil have incicted US Olympic swimmers over an alleged robbery report.

Authorities in Rio de Janeiro have indicted two U.S. swimmers Jimmy Feign and Ryan Lochte who are accused of lying about an alleged armed robbery. Two other members of the swim team are  heading home after testifying about the incident. Feigen appeared before a judge late Thursday night, and will now be allowed to leave Brazil later today. Lochte, however,…

More Loss in Louisiana

The death toll from the devasating floods in Louisiana continues to rise.

  As communities in Louisiana try to keep water out, the death toll continues to rise. At least thirteen people have died since rain began last Friday, and while the weather may be cooperating, the water continues to rise as it moves downstream. Governor John Bel Edwards has been touring the hardest hit parishes, while Mayor Mike Lambert believes three-quarters…

Trump Re-Tooling

Donald Trump adjusts his campaign staff.

  Donald Trump has thrown his support behind law enforcement in a major speech in Wisconsin on the heels of the recent riots in Milwaukee. With a new campaign manager and chief executive, Trump’s campaign is looking to pick up steam despite recent setbacks. Trump named Breitbart news’ Stephen Bannon as CEO and promoted pollster Kellyanne Conway to campaign manager,…

Milwaukee Melee

The streets of Milwaukee are much calmer today after two days of violent protests.

  Police in Milwaukee remain on edge following another hot summer night. The City was marred by violence and arson over the weekend following the fatal police shooting of an African-American man. Authorities say the 23-year old man was armed with a stolen gun and fleeing police. Hundreds attended a peaceful vigil Monday night, but some are unsure as to…

Louisiana Under Water

The Governor of Louisiana says the federal government has declared a major disaster in the state following widespread flooding.

At least four people have been killed following days of torrential rains, some areas receiving close to two feet of rain in a 48-hour period. The widespread flooding has led to more than twenty-thousand rescues across the state. A major disaster declaration has been issued in several parishes because of the conditions. Some rivers have not crested yet while more…

Unfavorable Emails

Hillary Clinton is again under fire over her email.

  Hillary Clinton’s email saga continues as some files released from her private servers hint at her connections at the State Department possibly benefiting the Clinton Foundation. One exchange notably shows a Clinton aide having been asked to set up a meeting between a foundation donor and a state department officials. It appears to be not the only example. Clinton…

And the Controversies Continue

Donald Trump is under fire for yet another questionable comment while Hillary Clinton takes heat for one of her rally attendees.

  Hillary Clinton is taking heat from republicans after the father of the Orlando shooter was spotted at her rally in Kissimmee FL, this week. Clinton’s campaign says they were unaware of his attendance while he went on record endorsing the Democratic Nominee.  Donald Trump is also dealing with yet another controversy, after suggesting “Second Amendment people” could find a…

Verruckt Regulations

Safety advocates are now calling for more oversight after the death of a young boy on the world's tallest water slide.

  The name means “crazy” in German, however, the world’s tallest water slide is now  under scrutiny for its safety following a tragic accident at The Schlitterbahn Water Park in Kansas.  Ten year-old Caleb Schwab was found dead in pool at the end of the 168 foot-tall Verruckt water slide from an apparent neck injury. As the investigation continues, oversight…