In the news: Three notable headlines

1. Alien enthusiasts raid Area 51

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Alien enthusiasts Karen Peterson, left, and Margaret LeMay, right, take a photograph with a large inflatable alien at the Little A’Le’Inn, in the Area 51 adjacent town of Rachel, Nev., on September 19, 2019.

The long-awaited day has arrived. On Friday, Sept. 20 around 3,000 people showed up to Area 51 in plans of storming the US Air Force facility in Nevada. The Lincoln County Sheriff Kerry Lee reported to CNN that the crowd ultimately decided against storming the facility after officers warned them of the consequences. 

Instead of storming the base, many of the attendees enjoyed the day by participating in events with other alien enthusiasts. 

According to Lee, there were a small number of arrests and the overall crowd was manageable.

2. Wounded Soldier brought back home from Afghanistan

This past week, the Air Force sprung into action to save the life of a critically wounded soldier. Fox News reported it took “three military aircraft, 18 medical personnel, 24,000 gallons of fuel and 26 gallons of blood” to save this soldier’s life.

Once back in America, the soldier was transported to Brooke Army Medical Center, where the soldier received medical attention. According to Fox News, the soldier was still in critical condition Friday, Sept. 20.

3. Imelda ranks among the wettest tropical cyclones in U.S. history

Imelda ranks high on the charts of wettest tropical cyclones in U.S. history after it brought 40 inches of rain to southeast Texas Monday, Sept. 16. Rainfall continued for four days, finally stopping Thursday night after much damage had already been done. Floodwaters didn’t begin to recede until Friday. 

Governor Greg Abbott has declared a state of emergency in 13 counties. He told Fox News, “The state of Texas is working closely with local officials and emergency personnel to provide the resources they need to keep Texans safe from Tropical Storm Imelda.”