Officials excavating North Carolina's Lake Lure Reservoir following Hurricane Helene have unearthed two "remarkable" and rare artifacts from the dried lakebed.

On July 16, 2005, 20 years ago this evening, Hurricane Emily strengthened to Cat 5 intensity with peak winds of 160 mph as it was southwest of Jamaica in the western Caribbean Sea.

On July 16, 2005, 20 years ago this evening, Hurricane Emily strengthened to Cat 5 intensity with peak winds of 160 mph as it was southwest of Jamaica in the western Caribbean Sea.