FEMA chief says Irma path is 'worst-case scenario' for Florida Keys
The new path forged by Hurricane Irma posed a severe threat to Florida`s west coast and the Florida Keys, the head of the US federal emergency agency said on Sunday, and the storm was bringing tornado watches and warnings around the state.
Sep 10, 2017, 20:10 PM IST
India evacuates nationals, sets up helpline as 'life-threatening' Irma batters US
Irma has already left at least 25 dead in the Caribbean. About 60 Indian nationals were evacuated from the island of St Martin in the Caribbean.
Sep 10, 2017, 19:41 PM IST
Fierce Hurricane Irma slams into Florida Keys
The eye of the hurricane was 20 miles east-southeast of Key West as of 8 am local time, threatening dangerous storm surges up to 15 feet — enough to cover a house.
Sep 10, 2017, 18:32 PM IST
Donald Trump to residents in Irma's path: 'Just get out of its way'
President Donald Trump has urged any US residents still in Hurricane Irma's path to "just get out of its way" and not worry about possessions, as he monitored the powerful storm's advance on Florida from the secluded Camp David presidential retreat.
Sep 10, 2017, 12:44 PM IST
Hurricane Irma expected to strengthen before hitting Florida
Violent winds and outer rain bands of Irma, which was now a Category 3 hurricane, lashed the Florida Keys on Saturday and could make a landfall as a Category 4 storm.
Sep 10, 2017, 09:20 AM IST
Irma pummels Cuba as Florida hunkers for a hit; 25 killed
Hurricane Irma pummeled the north coast of Cuba Saturday, inflicting "significant damage" as millions of people in the US state of Florida hunkered down for a direct hit from the monster storm.
Sep 10, 2017, 00:12 AM IST
Hurricane Irma makes landfall in Cuba as massive storm, millions evacuated
Hurricane Irma made landfall as a maximum-strength Category Five storm late Friday, US forecasters said, after leaving a trail of death and destruction on a string of Caribbean islands.
Sep 09, 2017, 18:57 PM IST
Millions in Florida evacuate as Hurricane Irma pounds Cuba
Millions of residents in Florida were ordered to evacuate as Hurricane Irma roared toward the state on Friday after lashing Cuba, killing 21 people in the eastern Caribbean and leaving catastrophic destruction in its wake.
Sep 09, 2017, 08:48 AM IST
Indian-origin men plead guilty in US call centre scam
Four Indian-origin men have pleaded guilty to charges of their involvement in a multi-million USD telephone impersonation fraud and money laundering scheme in the US perpetrated by India-based call centres.
Sep 09, 2017, 08:17 AM IST
Hurricane Irma will 'devastate' United States: Official
He warned that parts of Florida would be out of electricity for days if not longer and that more than 100,000 people may need shelter.
Sep 08, 2017, 17:53 PM IST
Hurricane Irma: Death toll rise to 10
The most powerful category 5 Hurricane Irma has killed at least 10 people across a number of Carribean islands, according to the Independent.
Sep 08, 2017, 06:34 AM IST
Hurricane Irma kills 10, may hit Florida Sunday as Category 4
The eye of Irma was moving west-northwest off the northern coast of the Dominican Republic, heading slightly north of Haiti, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said.
Sep 08, 2017, 00:12 AM IST
Hurricane Irma thrashes St Martin as Florida braces for weekend landfall
Irma could become the second powerful storm to thrash the US mainland in as many weeks, but its precise trajectory remained uncertain. Hurricane Harvey killed more than 60 people and caused as much as $180 billion in damage after hitting Texas late last month.
Sep 06, 2017, 23:17 PM IST
Serena Williams gives birth to baby girl
Elder sister Venus Williams described herself as "super excited" after being informed of the reports concerning the baby.
Sep 02, 2017, 08:06 AM IST
Two more days of 'catastrophic' rains forecast from Harvey
Two more days of heavy rainfall are expected over parts of Texas and Louisiana as Tropical Storm Harvey churns offshore, preparing to make landfall again on Wednesday.
Aug 30, 2017, 00:07 AM IST
Miami: Mall in lockdown amid reports of 'active shooter'
The Dolphin Mall in Florida, United States has been on lockdown after reports of an active shooter.
Aug 20, 2017, 09:32 AM IST
Tiger Woods likely to enter first-time DUI offender program in Florida
The former world No. 1 golfer was not in court as his lawyer entered a not-guilty plea to a charge of driving under the influence stemming from Woods` arrest in May.
Aug 10, 2017, 00:34 AM IST
United States representatives condemn terror attack on Amarnath pilgrims
Several Congressmen from Texas, Florida, Arkansas and California issued a statement criticising the attacks, and paid condolences to the families of the deceased and injured.
Jul 12, 2017, 09:20 AM IST
Former Muslim charged with making bomb threat to mosque in Florida
A Broward Sheriff's Office report says 38-year-old Shawkat Mzayek was arrested on Thursday and charged with making a false bomb threat.
Jun 24, 2017, 08:57 AM IST
Frantic moment when Royal Caribbean Cruise is hit by 30-foot waves - Watch
A video has emerged from aboard a storm-whipped cruise ship, sending chills down the spine.
May 09, 2017, 19:36 PM IST
