August 2021

Gunman shot and killed by off-duty officers, police say

August 30, 2021 10:50 AM CNN Newsource

By WABC Staff Click here for updates on this story BRONX, New York (WABC) — A gunman was shot by off-duty police…

Stranded subway riders in New York had to walk on tracks in order to exit the station following a power outage on August 29.

Governor wants investigation in subway outage

August 30, 2021 10:48 AM CNN Newsource

By WABC Staff Click here for updates on this story QUEENS, New York (WABC) — New York Governor Kathy Hochul said Monday…

Bills relieve logjam at DE, trade Darryl Johnson to Panthers

August 30, 2021 10:36 AM Associated Press

By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills relieved a logjam at defensive end by trading Darryl Johnson to the…

A memorial at the August 29 Mothers of Murdered Sons and Daughters event in Louisville shows some of the victims of violence.

Event helps parents of children lost to violence

August 30, 2021 10:34 AM CNN Newsource

By Munashe Kwangwari Click here for updates on this story LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (WLKY) — An event in downtown Sunday…

Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, partner wed in New Mexico

August 30, 2021 10:33 AM Associated Press

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland got married to longtime partner Skip Sayre Saturday night in New Mexico. Interior…

Brady’s Bucs poised to end Saints’ 4-year run atop NFC South

August 30, 2021 10:25 AM Associated Press

By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Don’t expect the New Orleans Saints to cede bragging rights in the NFC South too easily. Tom…

Minnesota court deals yet another setback to pipeline foes

August 30, 2021 10:25 AM Associated Press

By STEVE KARNOWSKI Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Court of Appeals has affirmed a decision by state pollution regulators to…

Minnesota court deals yet another setback to pipeline foes

August 30, 2021 10:25 AM Associated Press

By STEVE KARNOWSKI Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Court of Appeals has affirmed a decision by state pollution regulators to…

Explosion at Colombian police station leaves 13 injured

August 30, 2021 10:24 AM Associated Press

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — At least 13 people were injured following an explosion at a police station near Colombia’s border with Venezuela,…

Hurricane Ida's direct hit on the nation's oil and gasoline industry could send gas prices higher. Pictured is damaged Shell station in Kenner

Hurricane Ida may push gas prices even higher

August 30, 2021 10:22 AM CNN

By Chris Isidore, CNN Business Hurricane Ida’s direct hit on the nation’s oil and gasoline industry could send gas prices higher,…

Hurricane Ida may push gas prices even higher

August 30, 2021 10:22 AM CNN Newsource

By Chris Isidore, CNN Business Hurricane Ida’s direct hit on the nation’s oil and gasoline industry could send gas prices higher,…

Ann Colette Boudreaux comforts her grandson Abel ahead of Hurricane Ida on August 29

How you can help Hurricane Ida victims

August 30, 2021 10:17 AM CNN

By Lauren Lee, CNN Hurricane Ida made landfall Sunday near Port Fourchon, Louisiana, as an extremely dangerous Category 4 hurricane with winds of 150…

Creighton hires Holy Cross’ Marcus Blossom as its new AD

August 30, 2021 10:16 AM Associated Press

By ERIC OLSON AP Sports Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Creighton has hired Marcus Blossom away from Holy Cross to be its new athletic director.…

The European Union is expected to recommend on Monday that member states reinstate Covid-related travel restrictions and halt nonessential travel from the United States and five other countries. People are seen here at the Beach of the Concha in San Sebastian Guipuzkoa

US travelers dropped from EU safe list as Covid cases surge

August 30, 2021 10:16 AM CNN Newsource

By Sugam Pokharel, Aya Elamroussi and James Frater, CNN The European Union recommended on Monday that Americans should be banned from nonessential…

US travelers dropped from EU safe list as Covid cases surge

August 30, 2021 10:16 AM CNN

By Sugam Pokharel, Aya Elamroussi and James Frater, CNN The European Union recommended on Monday that Americans should be banned from nonessential…

State mask bans face federal civil rights inquiries

August 30, 2021 10:12 AM Associated Press

By COLLIN BINKLEY AP Education Writer The Education Department says it’s investigating five Republican-led states that have banned or limited mask…

Cars have been guzzling leaded gasoline for 99 years. Not any more

August 30, 2021 10:11 AM CNN Newsource

By Jeevan Ravindran, CNN Nearly a century of leaded gasoline use on roads around the world has come to an end, the UN Environment Programme announced…

families raise more than $77K with lemonade stand for Children’s Hospital

August 30, 2021 10:10 AM CNN Newsource

By WLWT Staff Click here for updates on this story INDIAN HILL, Ohio (WLWT) — A family in Indian Hill has raised more…

GOP’s Larry Elder looks for shock win in California recall

August 30, 2021 10:08 AM Associated Press

By MICHAEL R. BLOOD AP Political Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Republican hasn’t won a statewide election in heavily Democratic California in…

GOP’s Larry Elder looks for shock win in California recall

August 30, 2021 10:08 AM Associated Press

By MICHAEL R. BLOOD AP Political Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Republican hasn’t won a statewide election in heavily Democratic California in…

3 in custody in death of 13-year-old

August 30, 2021 10:07 AM CNN Newsource

By Jenna Rae Click here for updates on this story WASHINGTON, Missouri (KMOV) — Washington, Mo. police are…

Vigil held for 70-yo woman found dead in burning home

August 30, 2021 10:07 AM CNN Newsource

By Senait Gebregiorgis Click here for updates on this story NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Florida (WESH) — Family and friends…

Un reactor nuclear que Corea del Norte usa para producir plutonio parece estar activo, dice organismo de la ONU

August 30, 2021 10:02 AM CNN Newsource

olivertapia (CNN) — Corea del Norte parece haber reiniciado sus operaciones en una planta de energía capaz de producir plutonio para armas…

Flood-ravaged Tennessee community braces for Ida remnants

August 30, 2021 9:59 AM Associated Press

By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Emergency workers and volunteers in rural Tennessee are pushing to clean up as much…

US health agency will prod hospitals to cut carbon emissions

August 30, 2021 9:59 AM Associated Press

By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is launching a new health office that will prod hospitals to…

US health agency will prod hospitals to cut carbon emissions

August 30, 2021 9:59 AM Associated Press

By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is launching a new health office that will prod hospitals to…

Oregon man dies after fall during river trip in Grand Canyon

August 30, 2021 9:57 AM Associated Press

GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. (AP) — The body of an Oregon man who fell inside Grand Canyon National Park has been recovered. Park officials…

NFL stars coming off injuries eager for prominence in 2021

August 30, 2021 9:43 AM Associated Press

By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer Quarterbacks Dak Prescott of Dallas and Carson Wentz of Indianapolis are among the NFL stars seeking…

NFL stars coming off injuries eager for prominence in 2021

August 30, 2021 9:43 AM Associated Press

By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer Quarterbacks Dak Prescott of Dallas and Carson Wentz of Indianapolis are among the NFL stars seeking…

Jeff Dentlinger is hosting an authentic Huey Helicopter run for anyone who wants to climb on board.

Former pilot offers Huey Helicopter rides to thank veterans

August 30, 2021 9:43 AM CNN Newsource

By KCCI Staff Click here for updates on this story CARROLL, Iowa (KCCI) — Ever dreamed of riding on an iconic Huey…

Marlins prospect Jake Eder to undergo elbow surgery

August 30, 2021 9:37 AM Associated Press

MIAMI (AP) — Miami Marlins pitching prospect Jake Eder is scheduled to undergo reconstructive elbow surgery and might be sidelined until 2023. Eder…

Actor Ed Asner poses for a portrait in 1981 in Washington

Ed Asner, acclaimed ‘Mary Tyler Moore Show’ actor, dies at 91

August 30, 2021 9:35 AM CNN Newsource

By Todd Leopold, CNN Ed Asner, who rose to fame as the crusty but lovable newsman Lou Grant on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” died Sunday…

Ed Asner, acclaimed ‘Mary Tyler Moore Show’ actor, dies at 91

August 30, 2021 9:35 AM CNN

By Todd Leopold, CNN Ed Asner, who rose to fame as the crusty but lovable newsman Lou Grant on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” died Sunday…

Maggie Gettys (right) was reunited with her adaptive bike on August 29 after it was stolen from her car a day earlier thanks to the help of social media and community members.

Community comes together after woman’s adaptive bike stolen

August 30, 2021 9:34 AM CNN Newsource

By Ashton Goodell Click here for updates on this story SALT LAKE CITY (KSL) — A thief stole a customized bicycle from a…

Dolphins coach: Team wants players with ‘high character’

August 30, 2021 9:33 AM Associated Press

By STEVEN WINE AP Sports Writer MIAMI (AP) — As speculation swirls regarding the Miami Dolphins’ interest in embattled quarterback Deshaun…

‘Unprecedented’ NYC subway breakdown sparked by power surge

August 30, 2021 9:32 AM Associated Press

By KAREN MATTHEWS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says a “sequence of failures” in New York City’s subway system…

Police say an 18-year-old was found dead outside of this car

18-yo shot and killed while driving from party

August 30, 2021 9:25 AM CNN Newsource

By Ashley Fredde Click here for updates on this story SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (KSL) — An 18-year-old was shot and killed…

FEMA team from Vegas heads to Louisiana for hurricane relief

August 30, 2021 9:24 AM Associated Press

LAS VEGAS (AP) — An urban search and rescue team from the Las Vegas area has been sent to Louisiana to help amid flooding and damage from Hurricane…

German train drivers to stage third strike over pay

August 30, 2021 9:17 AM Associated Press

BERLIN (AP) — A labor union representing German train drivers said its members will launch a third strike this week in an escalating pay dispute…

German train drivers to stage third strike over pay

August 30, 2021 9:17 AM Associated Press

BERLIN (AP) — A labor union representing German train drivers said its members will launch a third strike this week in an escalating pay dispute…

Mountain lion shot, killed after attacking 5-yo

August 30, 2021 9:15 AM CNN Newsource

By KABC Staff Click here for updates on this story CALABASAS, California (KABC) — A mountain lion that attacked a…

School COVID-19 outbreaks up dramatically in Maricopa County

August 30, 2021 9:14 AM Associated Press

By BOB CHRISTIE Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Health officials in Arizona’s most populous county are sounding the alarm about a growing number…

Teams mull decision when to start rookie QBs

August 30, 2021 9:14 AM Associated Press

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Top two overall draft picks Trevor Lawrence and Zach Wilson are set to step right…

Teams mull decision when to start rookie QBs

August 30, 2021 9:14 AM Associated Press

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Top two overall draft picks Trevor Lawrence and Zach Wilson are set to step right…

Homeless advocate Jeremy Johnson said the data on the rapid rise in homelessness shows it's becoming a humanitarian crisis.

Soaring housing market pushing more people into homelessness

August 30, 2021 9:13 AM CNN Newsource

By Leo Stallworth Click here for updates on this story ANTELOPE VALLEY, California (KABC) — Have you seen home prices…

Puerto Rico to limit alcohol sales, gatherings amid pandemic

August 30, 2021 9:12 AM Associated Press

By DÁNICA COTO Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico’s governor has announced new restrictions to fight a rise in COVID-19…

Saints working 500 miles from home after displaced by Ida

August 30, 2021 9:11 AM Associated Press

By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The New Orleans Saints are at the home of another NFL team after being displaced by…

Missouri prosecutor files motion to free longtime inmate

August 30, 2021 9:03 AM Associated Press

By MARGARET STAFFORD and HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH Associated Press LIBERTY, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri prosecutor has filed a motion asking a judge to…

As districts insist on vaccines, some teachers push back

August 30, 2021 9:02 AM Associated Press

By GILLIAN FLACCUS and BOBBY CAINA CALVAN Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A growing number of communities are moving to require teachers to…

Astronaut gets special ice cream delivery for 50th birthday

August 30, 2021 9:01 AM Associated Press

By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A space station astronaut is celebrating her 50th birthday with the coolest present…

Month: August 2021