Floridians Fleeing From Irma Arriving In North Texas
Hundreds of thousands of people are scrambling to get out of the path of Hurricane Irma and many coming to North Texas.
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Hundreds of thousands of people are scrambling to get out of the path of Hurricane Irma and many coming to North Texas.
Irma weakened slightly Friday but remained a dangerous and deadly hurricane taking direct aim at Florida, threatening to march along the peninsula's spine and deliver a blow the state hasn't seen in more than a decade.
Many Floridians have headed to the safety of North Texas ahead of Category 5 Hurricane Irma.
At least ten people are dead, and dozens injured by the Category 5 hurricane.
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Hurricane Irma cut a path of devastation across the Caribbean, leaving at least 10 dead and thousands homeless after destroying buildings and uprooting trees on a track Thursday that could lead to a catastrophic strike on Florida.
Shifting forecasts raised the threat to the Southeast from fierce Hurricane Irma and prompted emergency declarations in the Carolinas and coastal Georgia.
Faced with the looming threat of dual disasters, FEMA has ramped up preparations for Hurricane Irma as it barrels towards Florida, even as the agency continues the massive recovery effort in storm-battered Texas.
Hurricane Irma has killed at least 10 people as the dangerous Category 5 storm continued its destructive march across the Caribbean early Thursday.
Airline tickets that normally cost around $300 are more than a $1,000 as demand peaks, with people looking for last minute seats to avoid traffic jams and get out of Dodge.
CBS 11 News Doug Dunbar, a licensed pilot in his own right, has been on board for these types of missions a couple of times.
Just about every flight out of the sunshine state is crammed with passengers looking to escape the approaching storm.
Hurricane Irma's looming arrival is already preventing the Miami Dolphins and Florida International from hosting their respective home openers this weekend, with more changes almost certain to happen in the coming days.
Hurricane Irma roared into the Caribbean with record force early Wednesday, its 185-mph winds shaking homes and flooding buildings on a chain of small islands along a path toward Puerto Rico and a possible direct hit on South Florida.
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With emptying store shelves, stocking up on water, along with other supplies and closing schools, people appear to be taking this seriously.
Tropical Storm Jose has formed in the open Atlantic far from land.
With Hurricane Irma bearing down on the eastern Caribbean, American Airlines has cancelled several flights to the area.
Hurricane Irma grew into a dangerous Category 5 storm, the most powerful seen in the Atlantic in over a decade, and roared toward islands in the northeast Caribbean Tuesday on a path that could eventually take it to the United States.
Authorities on the islands of the northeast Caribbean are urging residents to prepare for Hurricane Irma, a Category 3 storm that grew stronger Monday and will likely begin buffeting the region Tuesday.
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Video shows Coast Guard vehicles pursuing a go-fast vessel that appeared to have multiple people aboard.
The change to the schedule comes shortly after the Trump administration announced new fees for non-resident visitors.
The fog will begin to lift once the sun rises and mixing occurs in the atmosphere.
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FIFA made the announcement Saturday, following Friday's draw, which determined the matchups for the group stage.
Video shows Coast Guard vehicles pursuing a go-fast vessel that appeared to have multiple people aboard.
The change to the schedule comes shortly after the Trump administration announced new fees for non-resident visitors.
The fog will begin to lift once the sun rises and mixing occurs in the atmosphere.
Russia launched a huge attack on Ukraine overnight as the country marked Armed Forces Day on Saturday, Ukraine's air force said.
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Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
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"This is a Texas-sized investment in the future of our great state," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement.
American Airlines has announced plans to cut management and support roles, mainly at its headquarters in North Texas.
President Donald Trump's plan to cut record beef prices by importing more meat from Argentina is running into heated opposition from U.S. ranchers.
FIFA made the announcement Saturday, following Friday's draw, which determined the matchups for the group stage.
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