Venezuelan vote could spell tighter government grip
The
Venezuelan vote Sunday could mark a historic turning point for the
South American country. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro called for a
public vote on assembling National Constituent Assembly to rewrite the country’s 1999 constitution,
a move that would likely tighten government control. Experts say
changes in the constitution would likely change the political climate of
the country to reflect that of Cuba, a communist country long suffering
from a dictatorial regime and few personal rights.
Summer nor'easter expected to wallop Northeast
A rare, autumn-like storm will deliver drenching rain, floods and overall miserable conditions
Saturday to
much of the mid-Atlantic and southern coast of New England.
Driving will be a challenge where rain is heaviest, and flight delays
are likely in Washington, Philadelphia and New York City. Vacationers at
the beach are also out of luck, as coastal areas from Delaware to
Massachusetts will endure gusty winds, coastal flooding, rough surf,
beach erosion and rip currents. Sunday's weather should improve for
inland areas, but clouds and wind are likely to continue for coastal
areas.'Biggest and baddest' UFC fight card invades Southern California
It's MMA fight night on Saturday as the Ultimate Fighting Championship brings its most-stacked card of the year to Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif. Three title fights highlight UFC 214, including the main event that features perhaps the most anticipated rematch in UFC history.
Light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier faces off against former
title-holder and bitter rival Jon Jones. In the co-headliner,
welterweight champion Tyron Woodley puts his belt on the line against Demian Maia, while the third title clash pits Cristiane "Cyborg" Justino versus Tonya Evinger for the vacant women's featherweight championship. With plenty of star power, it's easy to see why UFC president Dana White called it "the biggest and baddest fight card of the year." Make sure to follow USA TODAY Sports for the latest updates from Southern California.
Power outage persists for thousands on popular vacation spot
Residents on two remote barrier islands in North Carolina will remain without power
at least until Sunday as crews work feverishly to repair a severed
underground transmission line. Thousands of tourists were forced to
evacuate the popular summer destination after a construction crew accidentally cut the line
Thursday. Only travelers with documented proof of residency were
allowed onto the islands where about 9,000 homes on Hatteras and
Ocracoke are in the dark. Crews from across the state were helping man
portable generators to supply temporary power to parts of both islands.
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