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Tsunami threat message issued after magnitude 7.7 earthquake off the coast of Jamaica

Originally Published: 28 JAN 20 15:00 ETUpdated: 28 JAN 20 15:27 ET     (CNN) -- A tsunami threat message has been issued by the US National Weather Service's Pacific Tsunami Warning Center after...

A close up of the Microcystis cyanobacterial bloom in Maumee Bay, August 2019. Courtesy of Joseph Ortiz. 

Kent State researchers develop new way to observe Lake Erie algal blooms

Colleen Carroll Sciences reporter September 16, 2019

Scientists at Kent State have developed a new way of observing Lake Erie’s harmful algal blooms that could help improve studying the lake’s health.A team of graduate and undergraduate students led...

A sixth person in the United States has died from lung disease related to vaping, Kansas health officials said. The death marks the first in the state, but raises even more concern about the safety and regulation of e-cigarettes.

‘I was non-stop Juuling up a storm’: 10 college students on their vaping addictions

By Eric Levenson, CNN September 15, 2019

Originally Published: 15 SEP 19 03:22 ETUpdated: 15 SEP 19 11:18 ET    (CNN) -- The CDC, FDA, White House and a who's who of officials in suits want young people to stop using e-cigarettes amid a mysterious...

Destruction from Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas

Hurricane Dorian heads for the Carolinas, could bring ‘life-threatening storm surge’ to the coast

(CNN) -- Hurricane Dorian strengthened slightly Wednesday afternoon as it heads toward the Carolinas, bypassing Florida.Its core is forecast to approach the coast of South Carolina, near Charleston,...

Hurricane Dorian, the strongest storm to hit the planet so far this year, has swept into the Bahamas, leaving many travelers among those affected.

Millions face evacuation orders from Florida to South Carolina – and the decision to stay or go

By Mallory Simon, CNN September 2, 2019

 Originally Published: 02 SEP 19 11:43 ETUpdated: 02 SEP 19 13:28 ET    (CNN) -- Harry Brock saw the devastation that Hurricane Dorian brought to the Bahamas but says he will ride out the storm in...

An uprooted tree sits on top of a Florida home after Hurricane Irma.

Kent State alumni face wrath of Hurricane Irma

Cameron Gorman September 13, 2017

Hurricane Irma, which has devastated Florida and portions of surrounding areas, is also affecting the Kent State alumni who now call the state home.“During the worst part, you couldn’t see, you know,...

Dr. V & G's Sauce Shack on Monday, April 18, 2016. The store specializes in barbecue, wing sauces and salsas.

The Sauce Shack opens in Acorn Alley

The Sauce Shack, Acorn Alley's newest storefront, is offering customers a variety of sauces.The Sauce Shack has a mother store in Stuart, Florida, which started out as a convenience store. After tropical...

Panama City Beach Implements New Rules for Spring Break

Sierra Allen March 16, 2016

For years, college spring break has been used as a time for students to spend time in the sun and travel with friends."I think the timing is perfect,” said sophomore exploratory major, Bailey Coppenger....

Photo courtesy of Kyle Fleming Photography.

KSU incorporates skating, religion into designs

Skye McEowen February 25, 2015

While students at Kent State trudged through snow and cold last week, one student spent a few days in Tampa, Florida to showcase her collection on a runway.Kirsten Warner, a senior fashion design major,...

News on the go: March 2, 2014

Elaina Sauber March 2, 2014

Russian forces surrounded a Ukrainian army base after the country began to mobilize its military in response to Russia’s recent occupation of the Crimean Peninsula. Numerous leaders have spoken out against...

High court looks at death row inmate with low IQ

Mark Sherman, AP March 2, 2014

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Floridian with an IQ as high as 75 may be diagnosed as mentally disabled and be eligible for help getting a job. But on death row, the state says having an IQ higher than 70 categorically...

News on the go: Jan. 15, 2014

Celia Fernandez January 14, 2014

Detectives searched Justin Bieber’s house Tuesday looking for video footage that might link the pop star to an egg-tossing vandalism case of his neighbor’s home. The incident caused thousands of dollars...

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