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The US has updated global travel advisories as tensions involving Iran heighten security risks worldwide. Several countries, including Iran, remain at the highest “Do Not Travel” level, while caution levels have risen across parts of the Middle East. Officials warn of threats ranging from detention to violence, urging Americans to stay vigilant and monitor conditions closely.

Hurricane Hilary hurtled towards Mexico's baja california peninsula on Saturday, a US government agency said, blanketing the region with heavy rain amid warnings of catastrophic and life-threatening flooding on the peninsula and the US Southwest.

Category 4 Hurricane Hilary was rushing toward Mexico's baja california peninsula on Friday morning, threatening to bring "significant flooding" to parts of the region as well as the Southwestern United States, a U.S. government agency said. Hilary was moving west-northwest at nearly 13 miles (20 km) per hour, packing maximum sustained winds of nearly 145 mph (230 kmh), after being upgraded to a Category 4 overnight, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said in its latest advisory.

Three bodies were found in Mexico's baja california state, the FBI said Friday, days after two Australians and an American went missing during a surfing trip in an area hit by cartel violence. baja california is known for its inviting beaches but is also one of Mexico's most violent states because of organized crime groups.

Mexican authorities investigate the disappearance of two Australians and an American who went missing while surfing near Ensenada in baja california. Evidence found at the scene linked to the case, as the search continues with open lines of investigation.

The storm, which weakened on Saturday to a Category 3 hurricane, was about 235 miles west-southwest of the southern tip of Mexico's baja california Peninsula as of 8 a.m. Saturday in Los Angeles, the National Hurricane Center said in an advisory. Meteorologists have said that the storm may cause "life-threatening" and potentially "catastrophic" flooding in Baja and the Southwestern United States, starting this weekend.

A U.S. Marine veteran is seeking help after his wife, Diana Butnarciuc, was arrested by ICE during an interview for a permanent resident card. Butnarciuc, who arrived in 2008 and has no criminal record, faces a 2018 deportation order. Her husband filed an I-130 petition, and they await a resolution to her immigration status.

Two actors on the OTT series 'The Chosen One' were killed and six other cast or crew members were injured after the van they were riding in crashed near Mulege on the baja california Sur peninsula.

Hurricane Kristy has intensified into a Category 5 storm in the Pacific, becoming the first such storm without El Niño since 2010. Currently moving westward, Kristy is expected to weaken over the weekend but will generate hazardous surf conditions along baja california's west coast.

Category 4 Hurricane Hilary is approaching Mexico's Pacific coast with winds near 145 mph. Though expected to weaken, it will still be a hurricane when approaching Mexico’s baja california peninsula on Saturday night and a tropical storm when approaching southern California on Sunday - the area’s first tropical storm in 84 years. The storm could bring floods, mudslides and tornadoes. The National Hurricane Centre has issued its first ever tropical storm watch for much of the region. The Mexican government has put 18,000 soldiers on alert and extended its hurricane watches and warnings northward.

Hurricane Norma is strengthening as it moves towards the southern tip of Mexico's baja california peninsula. The storm is expected to bring heavy rainfall and strong winds to popular tourist resorts in the area. The governor has urged people to stay indoors and businesses to close. Shelters have been set up to accommodate up to 10,000 people. The National Hurricane Center warns of dangerous conditions and possible flooding. Norma is located some 195 miles (314 km) south of Cabo San Lucas.

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Hurricane Hilary headed for Mexico's baja california Saturday as the US, National Hurricane Center predicted "catastrophic and life-threatening flooding" for the peninsula and for the southwestern United States, where it is forecast to make land as a tropical storm on Sunday.

Tropical storm Norma has been downgraded after hitting mainland Mexico, causing power outages and damage. The storm is now moving northeast across the Gulf of California, with heavy rains expected to continue impacting Sinaloa until Monday. Meanwhile, Hurricane Tammy caused minor damage on the Caribbean island of Barbuda, with no reported injuries. The storm brought heavy rain and winds, knocking down power lines and causing a blackout.

Six of the 31 Mexican states captured the attention of federal authorities following the wave of violence unleashed by organized crime in the last few hours.

Three California condors have died of avian flu in northern Arizona, while five others in the flock are being monitored, according to the National Park Service. Exposure to the virus is expected to rise during the condors' spring migration. Avian flu is rare in wild birds, with most cases usually found in domestic chickens.

Tropical Storm Kevin continued its advance over the open eastern Pacific on Monday, and forecasters said it was no direct threat to land. The US national hurricane center said the storm had maximum sustained winds of 50 mph and was centered about 445 miles south-southwest of the southern tip of the baja california Peninsula.

American surfer, Australian brothers found dead in Mexico. Likely killed by bandits at La Bocana. Firefighters recovered bodies. Georgia resident among victims. Ari Gisel García Cota found with methamphetamine.

There were no immediate reports of damage or injury from the quake, which struck at 2:41 p.m. local time (2141 GMT), roughly 7 km (4.35 miles) southeast of the Southern California community of Ojai in Ventura County. It was followed by several smaller aftershocks.

Hurricane Norma slammed into Mexico's northwestern coast Saturday afternoon as a Category 1 storm, bringing dangerous rain and flooding, authorities said. Norma was moving northeast at 9 kph, packing winds of up to 130 kph, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) reported at 2100 GMT. Norma was expected to bring rainfall of up to 45 centimeters (18 inches), producing "flash and urban flooding, along with mudslides in areas of higher terrain," the NHC said.

Brad Pitt's 'F1: The Movie' hits theaters. Fans eagerly watch Sonny Hayes' comeback. Many are curious about a special credit scene. The film does not have one. Instead, a mid-credit scene shows Hayes in Baja, California. He joins an off-road racing team. The scene hints at future stories. A sequel focusing on Formula One is more probable.

Mexico has issued a tropical storm warning along the coast from Altata to Huatabampito following heavy rains from Storm Ileana in Los Cabos. The storm, moving northward over the southern Gulf of California, has maximum sustained winds of 40 mph. Authorities have prepared shelters and advised residents to avoid flood-prone areas.