Florence Slows, Weakens Over Islands; Still Major Hurricane
As a result, Florence "is expected to be an extremely unsafe major hurricane through Thursday", Sept. 13, said the NHC . As Hurricane Florence barrels toward the East Coast this week, the federal government wants gun dealers to prepare.

White House defends Trump on Puerto Rico death toll claim
Carmen Yulín Cruz , Mayor of Puerto Rico's capital San Juan and vocal critic of Trump, tweeted her dismay at his latest offensive. The fake news media, like CNN , have attacked President Trump for disputing the "scientists" who came up with the 3,000 number.

Needles found in strawberries in Australia, World News & Top Stories
One Australian woman posted photos online showing the needles inside strawberries her 10-year-old son was eating. Police have urged consumers who have bought an affected punnet to take it to police for forensic examination.

As Florence Surges Forward, Rethinking What Hurricane Preparation Looks Like
Jeff Byard of the US Federal Emergency Management Agency said it was imperative locals heed the evacuation warnings. For example, the seas off of Wilmington, North Carolina have risen 7.5 inches since 1935, according to NOAA.

Newly available flu vaccine could prevent deaths this winter
He said: "People should not underestimate the effects of seasonal flu - it is unpleasant at best and a potential killer at worst. Some NHS staff chose not to get the vaccine because they wrongly believed it could make them ill, England's top nurse has said.

Hurricane Florence weakens slightly as it moves toward USA coast: NHC
Overall, risky storm surge is possible all the way from Edisto Beach, South Carolina , to the North Carolina/Virginia border. Florence was at last report a Category 3 storm with maximum sustained winds of 195 kilometers (121 miles) per hour.

Seahawks host linebacker Mychal Kendricks on free agent visit
The Kendricks signing is not without some concern, as just last week the linebacker pleaded guilty to charges of insider trading . According to sentencing guidelines, Kendricks faces 30 to 37 months in prison, Schefter tweeted Thursday.

Man jailed in Italy for writing fake TripAdvisor review - company
He was also ordered to pay €8,000 (£7,100). "We see this as a landmark ruling for the Internet", TripAdvisor said to Reuters . The e-mails said that his company would write positive reviews and help improve the property's ratings in exchange for a fee.

NOAA: Sub-Tropical Storm Joyce Projected Path, Spaghetti Models
A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area. There are now four storms swirling in the Atlantic Ocean with the formation of Tropical Storm Joyce.

Catholic Church admits 'shameful' legacy of abuse after study leaked
He said the Church had planned to provide counselling helplines for people affected by its contents. Bishop Ackermann said the report had been leaked to the press before the Church itself had seen it.

Wind, flooded roads herald approach of Hurricane Florence in North Carolina
The storm's intensity diminished as it neared land, with winds dropping to around 90 miles per hour (144 kph) by nightfall. Parts of the Carolinas could see 50 cm to 76 cm, with isolated areas getting 101 cm, over seven days along the coast .

Meghan Markle freezing out friends she feels she can't 'trust'
She is very strategic in the way she cultivates circles of friends. "I think on her wedding day she just wanted to be herself". The Duchess received a deluge of well wishes - and as is proper etiquette, she had thank you cards sent in response.

Public gatherings in Harare banned to contain Zim cholera outbreak
President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who succeeded Mugabe, has pledged to revive the economy and improve public services. Zimbabwe's last major cholera outbreak in 2008 killed more than 4,000 people.

London responds to Putin's address regarding "poisoners" of Skripals
The Skripals were found unconscious at a shopping centre in Salisbury on March 4 and were admitted to a hospital soon after. In an address to the Easter Economic Forum in Vladivostok, he said: "Of course, we looked who these people are.

Human West Nile virus case reported in Chatham-Kent
In rare cases, the virus can cause serious neurological illness including encephalitis, or inflammation of the brain. West Nile fever is a viral infection typically spread by mosquitoes.