Experts told USA TODAY the racist history of recreational swimming leaves Black people less likely to learn to swim.
Author: Christine Fernando, USA TODAY
Tropical Storm Ian could be major hurricane by Tuesday; Statewide emergency in Florida declared
Ian became a tropical storm Friday. Forecasters say it may strengthen into a hurricane with the potential to hit Florida in coming days.
‘Rubble floating all over the place’: Fiona sweeps away homes, knocks off power in eastern Canada
Fiona, now a post-tropical cyclone, made landfall in Atlantic Canada early Saturday with hurricane-force winds and heavy rain.
Hurricane Fiona hurtles through Bermuda; Atlantic Canada braces for ‘historic storm’
The Canadian Hurricane Centre called Hurricane Fiona a “historic storm for eastern Canada” and a “potential landmark weather event.”
Hurricane Fiona kicks up massive waves of about 50 feet as Bermuda, Canada brace for impacts
President Joe Biden on Thursday said he is committing the full force of the federal government to help Puerto Rico recover from Fiona.
Bermuda faces risk of strong waves, damaging winds as Hurricane Fiona intensifies
Strengthening Hurricane Fiona was headed toward Bermuda. Much of Puerto Rico was without power. Latest updates.
At least 8 hospitalized after Chicago apartment building explosion
Images and a video posted on social media by the Chicago Fire Department show extensive damage to the top floor of a four-story building.
Man charged with murder after 2 Georgia deputies fatally shot while serving arrest warrant
Deputies Marshall Ervin Jr. and Jonathan Koleski were attempting to serve a warrant at a residence when they were attacked, authorities say.
‘Hearts are broken’: Suspects in custody after 2 Georgia deputies killed in ‘ambush’
Two suspects were taken into custody Thursday and held at Cobb County Police Department for questioning, authorities said.
California avoids rolling blackouts amid record-breaking heat wave; thousands still without power
As a historic heat wave hits the West, shattering records and straining California’s electricity grid, thousands were left without power Wednesday.