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The viral Florida man known as “Lieutenant Dan” is safe after riding out Hurricane Milton on his sailboat in Tampa Bay, telling CBS News’ @Cristian Benavides that the Category 3 storm was “pretty mellow,” despite smashing his boat up against a wall. “I’m not scared of anything,” he said, adding that if another hurricane comes, “I’d remain on my boat no matter what.” #hurricanemilton #hurricanehelene #hurricanehelene #tampa #tampabay #florida #lieutenantdan

One person was killed and four were injured after a freight train crashed into a tractor-trailer, then it derailed and hit the Chamber of Commerce building in Pecos, Texas, officials said. Three of the cars on the train were carrying potentially hazardous material, but there had been no breach, Charles Lino, Pecos' city manager, said. Authorities are evaluating the incident, the city said, and there is no risk to the public. #pecos #texas #train

Authorities in Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington, said they've opened investigations after two ballot boxes went up in flames early Monday morning. "The FBI is coordinating with federal, state and local partners to actively investigate the two incidents in Vancouver, Washington, and Portland, Oregon, in the early morning hours of Monday, October 28th to determine who is responsible," the agency said in a statement to CBS News. #news #politics #election2024 #vote #ElectionDay #ballot #washington #oregon

Heidi Klum and her husband Tom Kaulitz dress as E.T. for Halloween, revealing their long-anticipated costumes at the model's renown, celebrity-studded Halloween party. #news #Halloween #HeidiKlum #entertainment #celebrity

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris participated in a wreath-laying ceremony for Veterans Day at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery on Monday. It's the first time Biden and Harris have appeared together since the election. #veteransday #biden #kamalaharris

Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Michael Jeffries, his partner Matthew Smith and a third person, James Jacobson have been arrested on sex trafficking and interstate prostitution charges. “Powerful individuals, for too long, have trafficked and abused for their own pleasure young people with few resources and a dream,” Breon Peace, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, said. “…To anyone who thinks they can exploit and coerce others by using the so-called ‘casting couch’ system, this case should serve as a warning.” #abercrombie #abercrombieandfitch #newyork #trafficking #michaeljeffries

For the first time in recorded history, three active hurricanes were captured in the Atlantic basin in the month of October or later, CIRA found. This satellite imagery was captured on October 6, and shows hurricanes Kirk, Leslie and Milton. #hurricane #milton #leslie #kirk #hurricaneseason #atlanticocean #gulfofmexico

The Abundant Life Christian School shooter has been identified as 15-year-old Natalie Rupnow, a student at the school who lived in Madison and went by the name Samantha. It is believed she died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound after opening fire in the school. #news #madison #wisconsin

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor tells CBS News that if Hurricane Milton stays on its projected path toward Tampa Bay, it could be “catastrophic” for the area and won’t be like anything residents have seen before. The storm rapidly intensified to a major status less than 24 hours after becoming a hurricane and is so far expected to bring up to twice the amount of storm surge that Hurricane Helene did less than two weeks ago. When asked of her message to people who refuse to evacuate, she said, “Honestly, you can’t deal with stupid.” #hurricane #milton #tampa #stpetersburg #florida #gulfcoast #hurricaneseason #weather #tampabay

"We just don't know." A senior FBI official told the House Homeland Security Committee on Tuesday that the mysterious recent drone sightings over New Jersey are “concerning,” and said the agency is “actively investigating” the situation and trying to determine who is responsible. #news #politics #newjersey #drone #fbi

America has "the most incredible people anywhere in the world," but "they're not going to be able to achieve their full dreams with the broken leadership that we have in Washington," says JD Vance in his closing statement. "We need change. We need a new direction." #VPDebate #vp #vance #walz #election2024 #politics

Lawmakers from across the political spectrum had strong reactions after House Republicans tried and failed Thursday evening to fast-track a measure to avoid a government shutdown. Dozens of Republicans voted against the measure, while only two Democrats voted in favor of the bill. #news #government #dc

Drone video shows extensive damage in St. Petersburg, Florida, in the wake of #HurricaneMilton, which made landfall as a powerful Category 3 storm near Siesta Key, just south of Tampa Bay. #hurricane #milton #stpete #stpetersburg #florida #tropicanafield #gulfcoast #stormdamage

Officers rescued a 91-year-old woman who was stranded in a flooded home in Lithia, Florida, on Friday. Water levels continued to rise in parts of the state in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, which made landfall on Wednesday. #hurricanemilton #florida #tampa #lithia

A second grader made the initial 911 phone call reporting a shooting at the Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, WI, Madison Chief of Police Shon F. Barnes said at a press conference Monday night. #news #madison #wisconsin

The mysterious drones flying over New Jersey are “not U.S. military” and there’s no evidence they’re from a foreign entity or adversary, Pentagon spokesperson Sabrina Singh said. She also responded to a claim by New Jersey Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R) who said the drones are coming from an Iranian “mothership” off the U.S. East Coast. “There is no Iranian ship off the coast of the United States. And there’s no so-called mothership launching drones towards the United States,” Singh said. #newjersey #pentagon #drone

President-elect Trump comments on the drone sightings above New Jersey, saying, "the government knows what is happening." Trump adds that he "can't imagine it's the enemy," but that "something strange is going on." When asked if he has received an intelligence briefing on the drones, Trump tells reporters, "I don't want to comment on that." #news #politics #trump #newjersey #bedminster #drone #dronetiktok

Felipe Rodriguez, a former NYPD detective, says he believes the suspect in the killing of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson could have a change of clothes, and may possibly be hiding in Central Park, where police say he was last seen. "He's aware of the cameras ... This is one of the most detailed assassinations I've ever seen." #nyc #crime #crimetok #newyorkcity #unitedhealthcare

"I know folks are feeling and experiencing a range of emotions right now," Vice President Kamala Harris says in her concession speech. "I get it. But we must accept the results off this election." #Election2024 #politics #KamalaHarris

A group of neighbors in Hendersonville, North Carolina were left standing in brown and murky chest-deep water that had flooded a living room amid Hurricane Helene. David Rhode said “the water rose in minutes,” and so high that his home across the street was no longer visible. #helene #flooding #northcarolina #hurricane #tropicalstorm #weather #hendersonville #northcarolina