STATE OF EMERGENCY

It is the third time in the nation's history a state of emergency has been declared.

German and Austrian rescuers paused their operations in Turkey after reports of shots being fired.

A Jamaican policeman is accused of abducting and raping a woman following a traffic stop, during which he also allegedly attempted to extort money from her.

The State of Emergency will stay in effect until Feb. 9.

Georgia officials are warning residents to take precautions against high winds and bitterly cold temperatures from an approaching winter storm.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said the state will end its COVID-19-related state of emergency in February, nearly three years after it began.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said the state will end its COVID-19-related state of emergency in February, nearly three years after it began.

The Mississippi governor declared a state of emergency following heavy rains as officials warn of more flooding to parts of the state.

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Japan is playing host to the Tokyo Olympics.

Coronavirus infection cases have reached daily records in Tokyo, now playing host to the Olympic Games.

Elsa regained hurricane strength roughly 100 miles from the west coast of Florida, where it is projected to make landfall Wednesday morning.

Deadly flooding prompts state of emergency in Nashville At least five people drowned as flash flooding swept through Nashville. Jessie Mitchell has the latest.

The crackdown comes as the military has escalated violence against mass protests and as independent media continue to cover the arrests and shootings by troops in cities across Myanmar. In some instances, journalists are using social media to get the information out. How has the media landscape in Myanmar changed since the coup? HOW ARE INDEPENDENT MEDIA OUTLETS RESPONDING? Other state media include the Myanmar News Agency and army-controlled Myawaddy TV.

Severe flooding prompts state of emergency in Kentucky Kentucky is under a state of emergency after heavy rain caused flooding. Tennessee and West Virginia are also facing widespread floods.

Brian Kemp on Monday issued an executive order declaring a State of Emergency across Georgia and authorizes the activation of as many as 1,000 Georgia National Guard troops. Protesters caused extensive damage to the Georgia State Patrol headquarters in Atlanta early Sunday by sparking flames inside the building with fireworks, breaking windows and spraying graffiti, the agency said. Department of Public Safety workers put out the fire, and two employees were treated for smoke inhalation, Georgia State Patrol Lt. Stephanie Stallings said in a statement. Smoke could be seen through a glass window of the building after a red flash was seen inside. As many as 100 people dressed in dark clothing and wearing masks were outside the building, Stallings said.

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A state of emergency has been declared in France after terror attacks across Paris. French President Francois Hollande has also closed the borders as authorities search for suspects. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

State of Emergency in Northern New York Work crews and residents were out in force trying to clear roads and sidewalks before they get hit by another storm Wednesday night. New York's Governor Andrew Cuomo has declared a state of emergency. Jericka Duncan reports.

11/19: State of Emergency in Northern New York; Illinois mail carrier saves young boy from sex offender Work crews and residents were out in force trying to clear roads and sidewalks before they get hit by another storm Wednesday night; after spotting some suspicious activity in a parking lot, Cristy Perfetti was able to help the boy and catch the 52-year-old suspect

California declares state of emergency as wildfires grow Wildfires have burned about 183 square miles so far in northern and central California. Firefighters captured the dramatic action on video. Vinita Nair reports.