Hurricane Erin slams North Carolina, Virginia coasts with strong winds, powerful waves, dangerous rip currents

Thousands of people were evacuated off parts of North Carolina's Outer Banks amid the threat of a storm surge. Meanwhile, beaches remained off limits along the East Coast as dangerous waves and rip currents slammed shorelines.

Texas House passes redrawn congressional district map

The Texas House approved new mid-decade redistricting maps on Wednesday after a two-week delay with a vote of 88-52.

Texas House to vote on new redistricting maps
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On Wednesday, the Texas House is expected to vote on new mid-decade redistricting maps after a two-week delay. Within the state, Republicans currently hold 25 of the state's 38 Congressional districts. LiveNOW?s Andy Mac is getting the latest from reporter Sarah Alegre, who is live in Austin, TX.

Frank Caprio, judge who went viral for compassion in courtroom, dies at 88

Judge Frank Caprio went viral in 2017 for dismissing traffic tickets after listening to people's circumstances and even allowed children to join him on his bench to pass judgement on their parents.

FTC sues LA Fitness, gym chains over difficulty of canceling memberships

The FTC is suing the operators of LA Fitness and other gyms, alleging they trap members with cancellation hurdles. Here's what the complaint says.

Watch the moment Texas Dem is told to leave bathroom
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In a confusing moment during a conference call with Texas legislature representatives in regards to efforts in Texas to redraw their maps, and Democratic representatives attempts to block the vote, it appears a Texas Democratic representative was being removed from her place in a bathroom or office to ask questions of the chairman.

Epstein files latest: Grand jury transcript request denied

A federal judge in New York who presided over the sex trafficking case against Jeffrey Epstein has rejected the government’s request to unseal grand jury transcripts.

South Lake Tahoe resident tests positive for plague

A South Lake Tahoe resident has tested for the plague, El Dorado County health officials announced on Wednesday.

Video: Woman tries to kick Southwest employee, punches computers in viral tirade

A woman was recently captured on video as she lashed out at Orlando International Airport (MCO) staff after she was unable to board a Southwest Airlines flight.

Hurricane Erin making closest approach to US with massive waves, dangerous rip currents

Hurricane Erin remains a powerful Category 2 hurricane with winds of 110 mph. However, the National Hurricane Center said additional strengthening is likely over the next day or so, and Erin could become a major hurricane (Category 3 or higher) by Wednesday night.