August 2021

Police seek volunteers for addiction program

August 30, 2021 12:28 PM CNN Newsource

By Stephen Borowy Click here for updates on this story CARO, Michigan (WNEM) — The Michigan State Police post in Caro…

When Hurricane Ida hit New Orleans on August 29

Hurricane Ida destroyed a historic building that was a second home to jazz great Louis Armstrong

August 30, 2021 12:26 PM CNN Newsource

By Faith Karimi, CNN A piece of New Orleans’ jazz history is now a pile of rubble. When Hurricane Ida hit the city Sunday, the storm knocked…

Education Department investigating 5 states for potential civil rights violations for prohibiting school mask mandates

August 30, 2021 12:19 PM CNN Newsource

By Liz Stark, CNN The Education Department’s civil rights enforcement arm announced Monday it has launched investigations in five states to…

Teen who organized large party apologizes

August 30, 2021 12:16 PM CNN Newsource

By Annalisa Burgos Click here for updates on this story OAHU, Hawaii (KITV) — Anger spread over a social media video of…

Entire city of South Lake Tahoe under orders to evacuate, forcing thousands to flee as fire races toward the lake

August 30, 2021 12:14 PM Associated Press

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) — Entire city of South Lake Tahoe under orders to evacuate, forcing thousands to flee as fire races toward the…

Entire city of South Lake Tahoe under orders to evacuate, forcing thousands to flee as fire races toward the lake

August 30, 2021 12:14 PM Associated Press

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) — Entire city of South Lake Tahoe under orders to evacuate, forcing thousands to flee as fire races toward the…

U.S. senator calls two-state deal for divided Cyprus ‘wrong’

August 30, 2021 12:10 PM Associated Press

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — The chairman of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee says the “retrograde vision” of Turkey’s president to…

Sandra Oh says intense fame from ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ led her to seek therapy

August 30, 2021 12:10 PM CNN Newsource

By Marianne Garvey, CNN Sandra Oh says quick rise to fame with the success of “Grey’s Anatomy” was “traumatic” and led…

Birds of prey face global decline from habitat loss, poisons

August 30, 2021 12:07 PM Associated Press

By CHRISTINA LARSON AP Science Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite a few high-profile conservation success stories, birds of prey worldwide are in…

First responders save man, dog after car goes into pond

August 30, 2021 12:06 PM CNN Newsource

By Alexx Altman-Devilbiss Click here for updates on this story GEORGETOWN COUNTY, South Carolina (WLOS) — A South…

Peter Skerritt attends a communiy event for his son

Community shows support for assault victim

August 30, 2021 11:57 AM CNN Newsource

By Raegan Loughrey Click here for updates on this story WARE, Massachussets (WSHM) — One town in western Mass. is…

Buscan a responsables de tiroteo en Soledad

August 30, 2021 11:53 AM Manuela Baez

SOLEDAD, Calif. (KMUV): El Departamento de Policía de Soledad confirmó que dos víctimas de 17 y 20 de años de edad fueron heridas en un tiroteo…

Baltimore opens 1st new Catholic school in about 60 years

August 30, 2021 11:53 AM Associated Press

By DAVID McFADDEN Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore’s first new Catholic school in nearly 60 years has opened its door to students.…

A microburst sent a tree crashing down on the home of John and Estelle Reardon just as they were traveling to celebrate their 59th wedding anniversary.

Tree crashes into home, disrupts anniversary plans

August 30, 2021 11:44 AM CNN Newsource

By Leon Purvis, Olivia Hickey Click here for updates on this story WEST SPRINGFIELD, Massachussets (WSHM) — John and…

King City substitute teacher facing misconduct allegations

August 30, 2021 11:43 AM Victor Guzman

King City Police are looking into reports that a substitute teacher inappropriately touched a 5th grader at Santa Lucia Elementary…

Pickett’s last stand: QB ready for one more ride at Pitt

August 30, 2021 11:43 AM Associated Press

By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pitt senior quarterback Kenny Pickett is looking to make the most of his decision to return for a…

No. 3 Clemson rolls out revamped offense vs No. 5 Georgia

August 30, 2021 11:40 AM Associated Press

PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson’s newcomers on offense will get an early test this weekend when the third-ranked…

Man gets life sentence in 2018 killing of Mollie Tibbetts

August 30, 2021 11:39 AM Associated Press

By RYAN J. FOLEY Associated Press IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — A man has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole in the…

Brazil frustrated by EPL; Argentina, Colombia bring players

August 30, 2021 11:38 AM Associated Press

By MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil is waiting for nine footballers based in England to arrive for World Cup qualifiers…

McDavid’s NHL MVP defense begins with defensive improvement

August 30, 2021 11:36 AM Associated Press

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer Connor McDavid is again focusing on improving his defensive play to become a better all-around player. He was the…

Lithium fuels hopes for revival on California’s largest lake

August 30, 2021 11:34 AM Associated Press

By ELLIOT SPAGAT Associated Press CALIPATRIA, Calif. (AP) — Demand for electric vehicles has shifted investments into high gear to extract lithium…

Lithium fuels hopes for revival on California’s largest lake

August 30, 2021 11:34 AM Associated Press

By ELLIOT SPAGAT Associated Press CALIPATRIA, Calif. (AP) — Demand for electric vehicles has shifted investments into high gear to extract lithium…

Lithium fuels hopes for revival on California’s largest lake

August 30, 2021 11:34 AM Associated Press

By ELLIOT SPAGAT Associated Press CALIPATRIA, Calif. (AP) — Demand for electric vehicles has shifted investments into high gear to extract lithium…

Lions backup QB Boyle needs surgery on broken right thumb

August 30, 2021 11:32 AM Associated Press

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Detroit Lions backup quarterback Tim Boyle broke his right thumb in the team’s preseason finale and needs surgery. Lions…

‘We’re doing all we can’: Biden speaks on Hurricane Ida relief efforts

August 30, 2021 11:30 AM CNN

By Jeff Zeleny and Kate Sullivan, CNN President Joe Biden spoke Monday afternoon on Hurricane Ida relief efforts as he met virtually with a host of…

‘We’re doing all we can’: Biden speaks on Hurricane Ida relief efforts

August 30, 2021 11:30 AM CNN Newsource

By Jeff Zeleny and Kate Sullivan, CNN President Joe Biden spoke Monday afternoon on Hurricane Ida relief efforts as he met virtually with a host of…

Lithium fuels hopes for revival on California’s largest lake

August 30, 2021 11:30 AM Associated Press

By ELLIOT SPAGAT Associated Press CALIPATRIA, Calif. (AP) — Demand for electric vehicles has shifted investments into high gear to extract lithium…

Lithium fuels hopes for revival on California’s largest lake

August 30, 2021 11:30 AM Associated Press

By ELLIOT SPAGAT Associated Press CALIPATRIA, Calif. (AP) — Demand for electric vehicles has shifted investments into high gear to extract lithium…

Lithium fuels hopes for revival on California’s largest lake

August 30, 2021 11:30 AM Associated Press

By ELLIOT SPAGAT Associated Press CALIPATRIA, Calif. (AP) — Demand for electric vehicles has shifted investments into high gear to extract lithium…

The nonprofit Comfort Bears in Catastrophe helps kids going through natural disasters

‘Comfort bears’ help kids going through natural disasters

August 30, 2021 11:29 AM CNN Newsource

By Brittni Thomason Click here for updates on this story TEMPE, Arizona (KPHO) — Hurricane Katrina happened 16 years…

Another Tesla reportedly using Autopilot hits a parked police car

August 30, 2021 11:25 AM CNN Newsource

By Chris Isidore, CNN Business Another Tesla has hit an emergency vehicle, apparently while using the Autopilot driver-assist feature, adding to a…

Another Tesla reportedly using Autopilot hits a parked police car

August 30, 2021 11:25 AM CNN

By Chris Isidore, CNN Business Another Tesla has hit an emergency vehicle, apparently while using the Autopilot driver-assist feature, adding to a…

Clinics ask high court to block Texas 6-week abortion ban

August 30, 2021 11:24 AM Associated Press

By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Abortion providers in Texas are asking the Supreme Court to prevent enforcement of a state law…

Heupel names Michigan transfer Joe Milton Vols’ starting QB

August 30, 2021 11:22 AM Associated Press

By AL LESAR Associated Press KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee coach Josh Heupel has named Joe Milton as the Volunteers’ starting quarterback…

Mom: Army veteran son died because of ICU bed shortage

August 30, 2021 11:17 AM CNN Newsource

By Roxie Bustamante Click here for updates on this story HOUSTON (KRTK) — An Army Veteran died from a treatable illness…

Donations pour in after Marine from Wyoming killed in Kabul

August 30, 2021 11:16 AM Associated Press

CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — Donations are pouring in for the widow and unborn child of a U.S. Marine from Wyoming killed in a bombing in Afghanistan.…

Miami: Avantae Williams reinstated, to sit at least 6 games

August 30, 2021 11:14 AM Associated Press

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Miami safety Avantae Williams is back on the roster following the dropping of battery…

Saints working 500 miles from home after displaced by Ida

August 30, 2021 11:14 AM Associated Press

By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer The New Orleans Saints are at the home of another NFL team after being displaced by Hurricane Ida. Saints players…

2-time US champion Alysa Liu competing at Olympic qualifier

August 30, 2021 11:10 AM Associated Press

By The Associated Press Two-time U.S. figure skating champion Alysa Liu will compete at the Nebelhorn Trophy next month in the final qualifying…

Event raises money for families of fallen first responders

August 30, 2021 11:06 AM CNN Newsource

By WPVI Staff Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Over 2,000 bikers participated in the 34th…

Otherworldly weather forecasts could help future Mars explorers reach this vital resource

August 30, 2021 11:06 AM CNN Newsource

By Ashley Strickland, CNN The weather on Earth can be strange, but it may be nothing compared to global dust storms or nighttime snowfall on Mars…

Man testifies against R. Kelly in sex-trafficking trial

August 30, 2021 11:06 AM Associated Press

By TOM HAYS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — After several days of testimony from women claiming they were sexually abused by R&B star R.…

Cyprus: Syrian oil slick could reach the island in 24 hours

August 30, 2021 11:05 AM Associated Press

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Cyprus says an oil slick believed to have originated from a power plant inside one of Syria’s oil refineries could reach…

After US Open loss, Murray calls Tsitsipas breaks ‘nonsense’

August 30, 2021 11:05 AM Associated Press

By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Andy Murray showed that even at age 34 and with an artificial hip he can push the best tennis…

Gerald McCoy impresses Raiders in 1st game since 2019

August 30, 2021 11:01 AM Associated Press

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Six-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Gerald McCoy was a bit out of place for the Las…

Gerald McCoy impresses Raiders in 1st game since 2019

August 30, 2021 11:01 AM Associated Press

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Six-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Gerald McCoy was a bit out of place for the Las…

Gerald McCoy impresses Raiders in 1st game since 2019

August 30, 2021 11:01 AM Associated Press

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Six-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Gerald McCoy was a bit out of place for the Las…

A mural dedication ceremony on August 27 honored Mark Maples

Teacher who died from cancer honored with murals

August 30, 2021 10:58 AM CNN Newsource

By Ashley Johnson Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — There was an outpouring of support for a…

7 minors among 29 dead on migrant boat to Canary Islands

August 30, 2021 10:53 AM Associated Press

By ARITZ PARRA Associated Press MADRID (AP) — At least 29 Africans, including seven children, died last week while trying to reach Spain’s Canary…

Abortion clinics in Texas asked the Supreme Court Monday to block a controversial law that bans abortions at six weeks. Abortion activists here demonstrate in front of the US Supreme Court in January 2020.

Abortion providers ask Supreme Court to block Texas’ six-week ban

August 30, 2021 10:52 AM CNN Newsource

By Ariane de Vogue, CNN Supreme Court Reporter Lawyers for abortion clinics in Texas raced to the Supreme Court Monday, asking the justices to block…

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