New Jersey native on first rescue mission with Coast Guard helps save 165 Texas flood victims: ‘American hero’

"This is what it's all about, right? Like, this is why we do the job,'' said Scott Ruskan, 26.

Tropical Storm Chantal makes landfall in Carolinas — as officials warn of deadly flash flood risk
Tropical storm warnings were issued for portions of the two states, the National Hurricane Center in Miami said.
Mark Green resigns from Congress to take mystery job — narrowing Republicans’ threadbare majority
The rep announced that he is stepping down from Congress for a mysterious job opportunity, narrowing Republicans' already ultra-slim majority by...
Fritz into Wimbledon quarters after Thompson hurt
American Taylor Fritz moved into the Wimbledon quarterfinals for the third time in four years on Sunday, advancing when his injured opponent,...
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says flash flood alerts went out — but not everyone got them
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said that there were some alert warnings that went out around the time that the flash flooding ravaged Texas Hill...
Texas flood death toll hits 59, 11 girls still missing from Camp Mystic as officials refuse to comment on why camps weren’t evacuated
The death toll from the catastrophic Texas Hill Country floods has risen to 59 — with that figure expected to rise sharply because nearly at least...
Irish OL Jagusah fractures arm in UTV accident
Notre Dame offensive lineman Charles Jagusah broke his left arm Saturday in a utility task vehicle accident in Wyoming.