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Police Seen Near DC's Union Square Ahead of 'Justice for J6' Rally
Police were organizing close to the US Capitol on Saturday, September 8, ahead of a planned rally at Union Square in support of those charged in connection with the Capitol riot of January 6.The ‘Justice for J6’ rally was one of several organized for September 18 around the United States by Look Ahead America on September 18 and the following weekend. The group said the rallies were against what it called the “tyrannical and inhumane treatment” of the “political prisoners” arrested or charged in connection with the January 6 Capitol riot.Footage from Brendan Gutenschwager shows police officers and vehicles by Union Square on Saturday morning.Authorities had already reinstalled security fencing around government buildings in anticipation of violence. Credit: Brendan Gutenschwager via Storyful
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Air Units Drop Water on Fire Burning in Sequoia National Park
Firefighters continued their efforts to contain the KNP Complex Fire burning in California’s Sequoia National Park, which officials said had grown to 11,365 acres by Saturday morning, September 18.More than 480 crew members were assigned to the fire, which was caused by lightning, the National Park Service said.This footage, taken Wednesday by Alekz Londos, shows a firefighting helicopter collecting water and dropping it over burning areas of forest.The park is home to thousands of giant sequoias, which can live for hundreds or thousands of years, surviving various fires and storms. However, experts say the trees are now at greater risk of death due to climate change and increases in the intensity of fires, NPR reported.On Thursday, the base of the largest known tree on earth, General Sherman, which is estimated to be more than 2,300 years old, was preventatively wrapped in fire-resistant aluminum foil. Credit: Alekz Londos via Storyful
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CCC Crews Corral 'Miles' of Hose Bundles to Help Fight Caldor Fire
California Conservation Corps members can be seen corralling “bundles, upon bundles” of fire hoses in Placerville, California, in footage posted on September 17, amid the ongoing efforts to extinguish the Caldor Fire.The CCC said the piles were “tall enough to tower above even the tallest of Corpsmembers,” with crews mastering the “art of unloading, untangling, rolling, and stacking hoses down.”Officials said the Caldor Fire was covering 218,857 acres of land, and was at 71 percent containment on September 17.Two civilians and 16 first responders have been injured since the fire ignited on August 14. Credit: California Conservation Corps via Storyful
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Satellite Footage Captures Lightning Flashing Across North America
Lightning can be seen flashing across the US and Canada in satellite footage released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).The NOAA said on Friday, September 17 the GOESEast satellite captured the “visible imagery of a line of thunderstorms erupting over the Upper Midwest and Ontario, Canada” the previous evening. Credit: NOAA Satellites via Storyful
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Drone Footage Shows Migrants Gathered by Rio Grande River
An estimated 12,000 migrants remained gathered by the Rio Grande River near Del Rio, Texas, footage from Friday, September 17 shows.Local media said the mayor of Del Rio declared a state of emergency on Friday as the migrants, including many Haitians, remained near an international bridge that connects the city with Mexico.Food and water have become scarce as temperatures soared, local media reported, with people gathering beneath the bridge for shade.This drone footage, captured by Auden Cabello, shows people taking cover from the sun and cooling off by the river on Friday. Credit: Auden Cabello via Storyful
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Fencing Surrounds US Capitol Ahead of 'Justice for J6' Rally
Security fencing surrounded the United States Capitol ahead of the “Justice for J6” rally scheduled for September 18 in Washington, DC.The rally is one of several planned to take place on Saturday, and also the following weekend, across the US by Look Ahead America.The group said the rallies were in protest of what it called the “tyrannical and inhumane treatment” of the “January 6 political prisoners" who have been “targeted by the Department of Justice and the FBI”.Capitol Police have asked for National Guard support on the day, “should the need arise”.Brendan Gutenschwager posted this footage on September 17 showing the temporary fencing encapsulating the US Capitol and the US Supreme Court. Credit: Brendan Gutenschwager via Storyful
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Floodwaters Fill Interstate 95 Amid Flash Flood Warning in Richmond, Virginia
Floodwaters flowed into the Interstate 95 in Richmond, Virginia, amid a Flash Flood Warning on September 16.David Keys filmed footage that shows traffic slowly moving as the road is filled with floodwater.The local National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Flash Flood Warning for the Richmond area and said the driving conditions were “very dangerous” on Thursday. Credit: David Keys via Storyful
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Refinery Flares Seen Following Earthquake Near Carson, California
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Carson, California, shortly before 8 pm on the evening of September 18, causing shaking in parts of the Los Angeles area.According to local reports, the earthquake left the Marathon Petroleum refinery in Carson without power. This led the refinery to conduct flaring of excess gas, according to a spokesperson. Local residents shared videos after the earthquake showing the night sky lit up near the refinery. This footage, taken in Carson, shows flames illuminating the area. Credit: @dyizzleee via Storyful
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Police Visit Home of Brian Laundrie, Boyfriend of Missing Gabby Petito
Law enforcement visited the Florida home of Brian Laundrie, the boyfriend of missing 22-year-old Gabrielle “Gabby” Petito, to speak with Laundrie’s family at their request on Friday, September 17, North Port Police said.Laundrie was not present during the visit, according to local reports. According to an attorney for Laundrie’s family, Brian Laundrie’s whereabouts were unknown, and the FBI removed items from the property on Friday to assist in a search for him.This footage, filmed by Taylor Bostwick, shows officers entering the property as a crowd of protesters chanted outside.Petito has not been in contact with friends or family since late August, while Laundrie is described as “a person of interest” in the case, according to police. Credit: Taylor Bostwick via Storyful
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US Military Admits Kabul Drone Strike Killed Civilians
US officials acknowledged on September 17 that a drone strike in Kabul during the last days of the American-led evacuation there killed as many as 10 civilians, countering earlier accounts offered by the Pentagon.Following the attack, the American military maintained that the August 29 strike had disrupted a “facilitator” associated with the Islamic State affiliate in Afghanistan, known as ISIS-K. Speaking two days after the August 29 attack, Gen Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, called the strike “righteous.”On Friday, CENTCOM commander Gen Kenneth F McKenzie Jr told reporters that after an investigation, those initial assessments were found to be incorrect.“I am now convinced that as many as 10 civilians, including up to seven children, were tragically killed in that strike,” said McKenzie. “Moreover, we now assess that it is unlikely that the vehicle and those who died were associated with ISIS-K or were a direct threat to US forces. I offer my profound condolences to the family and friends of those who were killed.” Credit: US Department of Defense via Storyful
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Forest Service Pays Tribute to Supportive South Lake Tahoe Residents
After South Lake Tahoe residents cheered on firefighters battling the Caldor Fire in California, the US Forest Service-Pacific Southwest Region returned the love in a Twitter post on September 17, writing, “It’s an honor to defend your community.”South Lake Tahoe residents gathered on several occasions to applaud fire crews after evacuation orders were downgraded.The fire had burned 218,857 acres (about 342 square miles) and was 71 percent contained as of Friday, according to Cal Fire.The state’s national forests reopened on Wednesday, two days earlier than anticipated, according to the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service. Meanwhile, closures in the Los Padres, Angeles, San Bernardino, and Cleveland national forests were extended until midnight on September 22. Credit: US Forest Service-Pacific Southwest Region via Storyful
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State of Emergency Declared in Del Rio, Texas, Amid Migrant Surge
The mayor of Del Rio, Texas, declared a state of emergency on Friday as an estimated 12,000 migrants, including many Haitians, remained near an international bridge that crosses the Rio Grande into the city.In a video posted to Twitter on September 16, Del Rio mayor Bruno Lozano said the situation at the bridge was “the worst-case scenario of worst-case scenarios,” and warned of security and health risks. This week, migrants were seen wading through the Rio Grande, which separates Del Rio from Ciudad Acuna inside Mexico.Local media reported that food and water have become scarce as temperatures soared, with migrants gathering beneath the bridge for shade.This footage, released by the Office of Texas Congressman Tony Gonzales, shows migrants in Del Rio awaiting processing by American border patrol. Credit: Office of US Congressman Tony Gonzales via Storyful
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Police in Utah Release Footage of Missing Woman Gabrielle Petito and Boyfriend
The Moab City Police Department in eastern Utah have released bodycam footage of 22-year-old Gabrielle “Gabby” Petito and her boyfriend, Brian Laundrie, being pulled over on Thursday, August 12.The footage shows a visibly upset Petito talking to a police officer who pulls them over after they hit a curb near the entrance to Arches National Park, Utah. According to reports, the officer had responded to a domestic dispute between the couple.Petito was officially reported missing to the police on Saturday, September 11. According to official reports, Petito has not been in contact with friends or family since August 30 while Laundrie is described as “a person of interest” in the case.The case has reached national interest, involving multiple local police agencies, the National Park Service, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Credit: Moab City Police Department via Storyful
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Rain Turns George Washington Memorial Into Waterfall in Alexandria, Virginia
Heavy rain caused flash flooding in Alexandria, Virginia on September 16, inundating parts of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial and roads across the city.The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for the area earlier on Thursday, urging people to avoid floodwaters and heed road closures.Later that evening, the NWS said that the rain mostly came to an end, “although a few areas of light showers are possible through the night”.The footage, uploaded to Twitter by Juliet Oscar, shows the roads on the side of the memorial submerged in floodwater, while water runs down its stairs and over its walls. Credit: Juliet Oscar via Storyful
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That's the Spot: 990-Pound Bear Enjoys Belly Rub at New York Wildlife Center
A 24-year-old, 880-pound Syrian brown bear at a New York wildlife center that specializes in caring for the giant animals enjoyed a round of bedtime belly scratches, recent footage posted on YouTube shows.The Orphaned Wildlife Center in Otisville, New York, nurtures orphaned animals in the hope they can be returned to the wild.The center often releases videos and updates about the animals in its care to its YouTube channel and Facebook page.This video shows bear Leo give one of his carers playful nibbles as he receives a prolonged belly scratch.Kerry Clair, who helps run the center alongside Jim and Susan Kowalczik regularly shares footage of bears such as Jenny to the center’s YouTube channel and Facebook page. Credit: Kerry Clair via Storyful
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Floodwaters Swamp Alexandria After Torrential Downpours Hit Washington Area
Floodwaters swamped Alexandria, Virginia – just south of Washington, DC – on September 16, following heavy downpours.This video posted that day shows cars driving through flooded streets in Alexandria.The National Weather Service warned of potential flash flooding in the city until 8:30 pm, urging people to avoid floodwaters and heed road closures.Later that evening, the service said that most rain had come to an end, “although a few areas of light showers are possible through the night." Credit: William Bolan via Storyful
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Cars Submerged and Overturned After Heavy Rain Causes Flooding in Eastern Spain
Heavy rain and hail caused severe flooding and power outages in the municipality of L’Alcora, in eastern Spain, on September 16, according to local reports.This footage, released by the Provincial Council of Castellon, shows one car almost completely submerged in water, another vehicle turned over, floodwater rising from sewer grates, and a tree down after storms hit the area. Credit: Diputació de Castelló via Storyful
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Drone Footage Shows Migrants Arriving in Del Rio Days Ahead of Buildup
Migrants crossed the Rio Grande river into Del Rio, Texas, on September 13, days before the city’s mayor said more than 10,000 people had gathered below the Del Rio International Bridge, footage here shows.Mayor Bruno Lozano said on September 16 that the situation in Del Rio was “the worst-case scenario of worst-case scenarios,” he warned of potential for a terrorist attack and the spread of COVID-19. He said that the people under the bridge were predominantly migrants from Haiti. He also stated that, in addition to those waiting under the bridge, there are approximately 2,000-3,000 in detention with border patrol services.KTRK-TV Houston reported that food and water have become scarce as temperatures soared, with migrants gathering beneath the bridge for shade. Credit: Auden Cabello via Storyful
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English Robber Livestreams High-Speed Police Pursuit
Police in Kent, England, released footage on September 17 of a high-speed pursuit that was streamed live by one of four men sentenced in connection with a robbery and subsequent car chase.Police said two men robbed a man at knife-point on January 15 in Dartford, before a getaway driver drove them from the scene.Salah Ibrahim livestreamed video from the car during the chase, and can be heard saying “help us block off the feds” while swerving through traffic and driving on the wrong side of the road.Officers eventually brought the suspects’ car to a controlled stop on the A2 near Gravesend, and an additional offender was arrested elsewhere in Dartford the same afternoon.Over nine years imprisonment was imposed collectively on the men during their sentencing on September 7. Credit: Kent Police via Storyful
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Dog Donates Blood to Fellow Police K-9 Shot While On Duty
The Daytona Beach Police Department praised a K-9 who donated blood to a fellow Florida dog shot while attempting to apprehend a carjacking suspect, as seen in footage posted September 14.Video posted by Daytona Beach Police Department on September 14 shows a police officer talking to local media about the dog donating blood.Daytona Beach Police explained the K-9, Ali, donated some much-needed blood to Volusia Sheriff dog Ax over that weekend.Volusia Sheriff’s Office said a second dog was shot during the same incident, which occurred on September 10. Credit: Daytona Beach Police via Storyful
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Texas Congressman Addresses Large Numbers of Migrants at Mexico Border
Texas Congressman Tony Gonzales spoke at a make-shift camp formed under the Del Rio International Bridge in Del Rio, Texas, on September 16 regarding the thousand of migrants gathered there.Video posted by Texas Congressman Tony Gonzales that day shows the congressman standing near the make-shift camp under the bridge in Del Rio, Texas, that day. “This is as bad as I’ve ever seen it,” he said regarding the United States’ border with Mexico. “There is no southern borders, pure chaos.”The congressman also shared photos of the large number of migrants on September 16.The major of Del Rio, Bruno Lozano, said there were more than 10,000 people gathered at the Mexico border beneath the bridge which connects the town of Del Rio, Texas, and Mexico’s Ciudad Acuña. He said most of the migrants were of Haitian origin.Reuters reported that food and water have become scarce as temperatures soared, with migrants gathering beneath the bridge for shade. Credit: Congressman Tony Gonzales via Storyful
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'Torrential Downpours' Seen From Alexandria Metro Station
Flash flooding struck Alexandria, Virginia, as the National Weather Service urged the public to move immediately to higher ground on September 16.William Bolan captured this footage of what he called “torrential downpours” from his vantage point at King St-Old Town Metrorail Station.A flash flood warning was valid at the time, warning people to avoid driving or walking through the floodwaters. Credit: William Bolan via Storyful
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Afghan Evacuees Receive Covid-19 Testing Upon Arrival at Fort Bliss
Afghan evacuees arriving in Fort Bliss near El Paso, Texas, can be seen receiving COVID testing from army personnel in footage posted on September 16.As part of the ongoing Operation Allies Welcome, Fort Bliss has turned the Dona Ana Range Complex into a village to provide security and safety to those arriving from Afghanistan.Arrivals over the age of five were tested for the virus upon entry, with their results issued within 15 minutes. Those with a positive test are then be sent for isolation. Credit: SPC Khalan Moore via Storyful
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Sparks Fly at Wedding Party as Performers Put on Fantastic Fire Display
A pair of brave performers wowed the crowd with a breathtaking fire display at a wedding in Faiyum, Egypt.Footage shot by photographer Mohamed Ahmed shows the daredevil duo’s performance, which featured them twirling and throwing fire sticks into the air with apparent ease.One of them even skillfully balances the flaming baton on his head – definitely not for the faint-hearted! Credit: Mohamed Ahmed Sayed Mohamed via Storyful
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Cruz Posts Footage From Del Rio Bridge Accusing Biden of Causing Build-Up of Migrants
Ted Cruz visited Del Rio, Texas, on September 16, where the city’s mayor said more than 10,000 people, whom Cruz described as “illegal aliens”, had gathered under a bridge which separates the US from Mexico.Bruno Lozano, the mayor of Del Rio, posted a video claiming that the migrants at the Del Rio bridge are predominantly from Haiti, adding that he believes there is “potential for a terrorist attack.”Cruz blamed the administration of Joe Biden for a build-up of numbers of people, claiming that a decision to halt deportation flights led to an increase from 700-1,000 people being the area to more than 10,000.“Joe Biden could end this tomorrow by simply following the law and reinstating deportation flights back,” Cruz said.Reuters reported that food and water have become scarce as temperatures soared. Credit: Ted Cruz via Storyful
