New Mexico’s Democrat governor on Wednesday declared a state of emergency over rampant violence and drug trafficking in a large swath of her state.

The Governor's Office of Emergency Management has pre-deployed an array of firefighting resources to L.A. to contend with heightened wildfire danger.

Powerful Hurricane Erin to bring high seas, big waves, rip currents and rough surf as it moves between the United States and Bermuda.

The governor of New Mexico has declared a state of emergency in response to violent crime and drug trafficking across a swath of northern New Mexico, including two Native American pueblo communities.

As Hurricane Erin grows in size, impacts from the storm’s intensity will be felt “well outside” the storm’s center, including in Hampton Roads. In the southern Outer Banks of North Carolina, waves had already begun crossing the main road.

Paws Humane Society declared a state of emergency due to the number of animals surpassing available kennel space.

North Carolina’s governor urged state residents along the coast to prepare and listen to emergency guidelines in anticipation of the storm.

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