The global food corporation Cargill said 16 employees were evacuated from its Avery Island salt mine following the roof collapse on Monday morning.
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‘Very miserable conditions’: More rain, snow forecast amid search for 2 people lost in mudslides in Haines, Alaska
The Haines Borough Government has warned residents to pack essential belongings and be prepared to “quickly” evacuate in the event of new mudslides.
FBI searching for masked ‘Too Tall Bandit’ accused of robbing 16 banks in three states
His first alleged robbery was a bank in White House, Tennessee, in 2009. He has since robbed 10 banks in Tennessee, five in North Carolina and one in South Carolina.
Coronavirus updates: Biden wants 100 days of mask-wearing; California set for new stay-at-home order; US passes 14 million cases
More than 3,000 daily coronavirus deaths were reported, a record. Former presidents say they’re willing to take a vaccine. Latest COVID-19 news.
‘The wettest day ever’: 4 of 6 missing people found safe; homes destroyed after record Alaska rainstorm
Multiple precipitation records were broken Tuesday across Southeast Alaska, including a single-day rainfall record from 1946, the NWS said.
Coronavirus updates: Yesterday was the deadliest day since April; NYC to receive 170K vaccines in two weeks
CDC reportedly will soon recommend quarantining for less time. At least 41 people tested positive after a swingers convention. Latest COVID-19 news.
California boat captain indicted on manslaughter charges for 2019 fire that killed 34 people aboard Conception
Conception Captain Jerry Boylan caused 34 deaths “by his misconduct, negligence, and inattention to his duties,” according to the indictment
Coronavirus updates: 50 Americans died every hour of November; Florida hits 1M cases; Pence says vaccine could be shipped in 2 weeks
The U.S. reported more than 4.4M coronavirus cases in November, far more than double any other month, a USA TODAY analysis shows. Latest COVID news.
Navy will decommission, scrap USS Bonhomme Richard, the warship that burned for days off San Diego this summer
The Navy cited extensive damage that would cost over $3 billion, including major structural, electrical and mechanical repairs that would take years.
Coronavirus updates: Moderna to apply for FDA authorization; Nevada shows ‘signs of serious strain’ amid statewide surge; 268K US deaths
Moderna said it expects the FDA’s advisory committee to discuss its vaccine on Dec. 17, a week after it meets to discuss Pfizer’s. Latest COVID news.