August 2021

Flight 93 National Memorial Fast Facts

August 26, 2021 8:05 AM CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the Flight 93 National Memorial. It is a memorial to the 40 passengers and crew who died on United…

1963 Birmingham Church Bombing Fast Facts

August 26, 2021 8:04 AM CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the Birmingham, Alabama, church bombing that killed four African-American girls during church services…

ISIS Fast Facts

August 26, 2021 8:04 AM CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS). Facts Started as an al Qaeda splinter group. Also known as…

Inter signs forward Correa from Italian rival Lazio

August 26, 2021 8:00 AM Associated Press

MILAN (AP) — Inter Milan has signed forward Joaquín Correa from Serie A rival Lazio. The Argentina forward arrives at Inter on a one-year loan but…

The Biden administration is meeting on Wednesday with tech

Biden calls cybersecurity ‘core national security challenge’ in meeting with tech, education and critical infrastructure leaders

August 26, 2021 8:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Brian Fung, CNN Business leaders from key sectors of the economy pledged to help harden the country against cyberattacks on Wednesday following a…

Homeowners post threatening sign on new gate

August 26, 2021 7:57 AM CNN Newsource

By Perry Backus Click here for updates on this story BITTERROOT, Montana (Ravalli Republic) — The long-simmering…

The Taliban haven’t captured all of Afghanistan yet. One province has vowed to resist

August 26, 2021 7:52 AM CNN Newsource

By Kara Fox, Tim Lister and Nilly Kohzad, CNN As the Taliban firm up their grip on Afghanistan, there is one remote region whose resistance to the…

When Mark Polakoff pulls human body parts from an old ammo can

New Montana law gives search dog teams better access to human remains for training

August 26, 2021 7:51 AM CNN Newsource

By Sullivan Huebner Click here for updates on this story BILLINGS, Montana (Billings Gazette) — When Mark Polakoff…

Teacher placed on leave for Klan mask meme

August 26, 2021 7:48 AM CNN Newsource

By Nancy Gaarder Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Nebraska (Omaha World-Herald) — An Elkhorn Public Schools…

Wisconsin has chosen a California environmental law firm to help investigate and go after those responsible for PFAS contamination. Attorney General Josh Kaul said in a statement that outside counsel "will enhance our ability to get accountability from those who are responsible for the severe harms that PFAS contamination has caused in Wisconsin."

Wisconsin hires California law firm to go after PFAS polluters

August 26, 2021 7:44 AM CNN Newsource

By Chris Hubbuch Click here for updates on this story MADISON, Wisconsin (madison.com/Wisconsin State Journal) —…

Hunting theme no longer mandatory in US duck stamp contest

August 26, 2021 7:43 AM Associated Press

By MICHAEL PHILLIS Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Artists will no longer have to incorporate hunting imagery to win a spot for their work on the…

Union workers protested outside City Hall in New York City on Aug. 25 against vaccination mandates requiring them to get a COVID-19 shot or risk losing their jobs.

Municipal unions protest vaccination mandates

August 26, 2021 7:36 AM CNN Newsource

By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WABC) — Union workers protested outside City Hall on…

Children 12 and older in New York City can now receive a limited edition issue of the Avengers comic book series from Marvel Comics in return for getting a COVID-19 vaccination.

Marvel creates exclusive Avengers comic as vaccine incentive for teens

August 26, 2021 7:34 AM CNN Newsource

By Crystal Cranmore Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WABC) — Children 12 and older in New York City can…

Juventus hosts Empoli in what could be Ronaldo’s last match

August 26, 2021 7:34 AM Associated Press

By DANIELLA MATAR Associated Press MILAN (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo once again could be playing his final match for Juventus. The Portugal great’s…

Trump amenaza con usar el privilegio ejecutivo mientras una comisión de la Cámara de Representantes busca documentos de las agencias sobre el ataque del 6 de enero

August 26, 2021 7:31 AM CNN Newsource

Juan Pablo Elverdin (CNN) — El expresidente Donald Trump ha amenazado este miércoles con invocar el privilegio ejecutivo en un intento de…

Police: 14-year-old girl tied up and robbed by 3 men in apartment

August 26, 2021 7:31 AM CNN Newsource

By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WABC) — A 14-year-old girl was tied up and robbed inside…

Guardiola moves closer to team of midfielders at Man City

August 26, 2021 7:28 AM Associated Press

By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer Pep Guardiola would be the first to accept he has an obsession with midfielders. He once said his preference would…

Warmth is Here, Sun to Follow

August 26, 2021 7:27 AM Courtney Aitken

Air Quality (as of 9:00 AM)GOOD to MODERATE for all reporting stations.WEATHER STORYA weak trough of low pressure over the West Coast will slowly…

Investigators said a man running from police crashed into a parked truck

Suspect running from police crashes into parked truck

August 26, 2021 7:27 AM CNN Newsource

By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — Investigators said a man running from police…

Shooter killed after wounding 2 at popular California pier

August 26, 2021 7:27 AM Associated Press

REDONDO BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say a gunman opened fire at a popular Southern California pier and wounded two people before police killed…

Do you have what it takes to become a landlord? Answer these 4 questions.

August 26, 2021 7:26 AM CNN Newsource

By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Business The idea of making money on the side from owning a rental property can be very appealing, especially if you view the…

Atlanta Pride cancels 2021 parade, other festivities over COVID-19 concerns

August 26, 2021 7:19 AM CNN Newsource

By Josh Morgan Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WGCL) — For the second consecutive year, one of…

Suspect allegedly ditches body, leads police on chase in a stolen mortuary van

August 26, 2021 7:16 AM CNN Newsource

By Josh Morgan Click here for updates on this story CONYERS, Georgia (WGCL) — Conyers Police are looking for a suspect…

South Dakota AG gets fines, no jail time in pedestrian death

August 26, 2021 7:14 AM Associated Press

By STEPHEN GROVES Associated Press FORT PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A judge has ordered no jail time for South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg in a…

Health Inspector blasted after restaurant fails first inspection in 30-years

August 26, 2021 7:12 AM CNN Newsource

By Catherine Catoura, Adam Murphy Click here for updates on this story TYRONE, Georgia (WGCL) — Shamrock Kitchen in…

Bills’ McDermott frustrated by team’s low vaccination rate

August 26, 2021 7:08 AM Associated Press

By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott expressed frustration with his team’s relatively…

9 dead when crane collapses in Kenya’s capital, police say

August 26, 2021 7:06 AM Associated Press

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Police in Kenya’s capital say nine people are dead after a crane collapsed at a high-rise construction site in Nairobi. An…

Germany’s Merkel calls off Israel trip due to Afghan crisis

August 26, 2021 7:05 AM Associated Press

BERLIN (AP) — The German government says Chancellor Angela Merkel has called off a planned weekend visit to Israel because of the situation in…

Kanye West is holding more listening events in anticipation of his "Donda" album

Kanye West is holding a new listening event and this one has vaccines

August 26, 2021 7:02 AM CNN Newsource

By Marianne Garvey, CNN Kanye West is holding more listening events in anticipation of his “Donda” album, and the next one will have…

The Rock: Panthers new headquarters takes shape in Rock Hill

August 26, 2021 7:00 AM Associated Press

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers’ state-of-the-art team headquarters and practice facility is…

‘Tinderbox conditions’ fuel fire in Superior National Forest

August 26, 2021 7:00 AM Associated Press

ISABELLA, Minn. (AP) — A Superior National Forest official says the ongoing drought has created “tinderbox conditions” as firefighters continue…

‘Tinderbox conditions’ fuel fire in Superior National Forest

August 26, 2021 7:00 AM Associated Press

ISABELLA, Minn. (AP) — A Superior National Forest official says the ongoing drought has created “tinderbox conditions” as firefighters continue…

Christoper McClanathan was deployed to Afghanistan in 2010. During his service there he became close with his unit's interpreter

US Army veteran races to get unit interpreter out of Afghanistan as Taliban searches for him

August 26, 2021 6:56 AM CNN Newsource

By Rob Elgas Click here for updates on this story DYER, Indiana (WLS) — Christoper McClanathan was deployed to…

The US economy grew slightly more in the second quarter. Shoppers are seen outside a Chicago downtown retail store

The US economy grew slightly more than we thought last quarter

August 26, 2021 6:56 AM CNN Newsource

By Anneken Tappe, CNN Business America’s economy expanded at a slightly faster pace than initially thought in the second quarter, the Bureau of…

John McEnroe says his famous on-court outburst earned him a Netflix voice-over career

August 26, 2021 6:54 AM CNN Newsource

By Rob Picheta, CNN Tennis legend John McEnroe, who earned plaudits for an unlikely turn as narrator of the popular Netflix teen drama “Never…

Body of missing cruise ship passenger found in Netherlands

August 26, 2021 6:54 AM Associated Press

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Dutch police say a body that washed up on an island in the northern Netherlands is that of an 81-year-old German man…

Blistering temperatures inside Proviso West High School are prompting complaints and concerns from students.

High school students complain of hot classrooms amid air conditioning system upgrade

August 26, 2021 6:53 AM CNN Newsource

By Ravi Baichwal Click here for updates on this story HILLSIDE, Illinois (WLS) — Blistering temperatures inside Proviso…

Germany’s Axel Springer to acquire Politico, Protocol

August 26, 2021 6:47 AM Associated Press

BERLIN (AP) — Germany publishing company Axel Springer says it has signed a deal to buy the U.S.-based political news site Politico and the tech…

Two high school students removed from school over mask policy

August 26, 2021 6:42 AM CNN Newsource

By Nick Sloan, Abby Dodge Click here for updates on this story CLINTON, Missouri (KCTV) — Two high school students in…

Letitia Wright recuperating from minor injuries following incident on ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ set

August 26, 2021 6:40 AM CNN Newsource

By Megan Thomas, CNN Actress Letitia Wright was injured overnight during production of Marvel’s “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” a…

Clare Burnett is an 83-year-old hospice patient and her last wish was to finish her tattoo and reunite cartoon rivals.

Hospice patient gets wish granted for a new tattoo

August 26, 2021 6:36 AM CNN Newsource

By Jackson Hicks, Brad Stephens Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) — Clare Burnett has…

A sweltering forecast shut down schools in Flint

Parents disappointed school district has not fixed AC issues in classrooms

August 26, 2021 6:30 AM CNN Newsource

By Rachel McCrary, James Paxson Click here for updates on this story FLINT, Michigan (WNEM) — A hot and humid week,…

Leeds striker Bamford called up by England for first time

August 26, 2021 6:29 AM Associated Press

LONDON (AP) — Leeds striker Patrick Bamford has been called up by England for the first time in the squad for a triple header of World Cup…

Quarterback credits local hospital for surviving off-campus shooting

August 26, 2021 6:27 AM CNN Newsource

By Kendall Keys, James Paxson Click here for updates on this story MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan (WNEM) — After taking a…

Politico will be sold to Axel Springer for over $1 billion

August 26, 2021 6:26 AM CNN

By Brian Stelter, CNN Business Axel Springer, the German media conglomerate, has agreed to buy the Washington-based Politico franchise for more than…

Washington-based Politico will be sold to the German media conglomerate

Politico will be sold to Axel Springer for over $1 billion

August 26, 2021 6:26 AM CNN Newsource

By Brian Stelter, CNN Business Axel Springer, the German media conglomerate, has agreed to buy the Washington-based Politico franchise for more than…

Former Icahn Enterprises chief to lead struggling Lordstown

August 26, 2021 6:21 AM Associated Press

Lordstown Motors has named Daniel Ninivaggi as its new CEO as it looks to begin limited production of its electric pickup truck next month.…

Bottas and Russell waiting to see where they will drive next

August 26, 2021 6:19 AM Associated Press

By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Auto Racing Writer SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (AP) — Valtteri Bottas and George Russell are still waiting to find out who will…

Ronaldo included in Portugal squad for World Cup qualifiers

August 26, 2021 6:16 AM Associated Press

LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo will have another chance to break the all-time men’s international scoring record when Portugal plays…

Supply chain issues will impact your holiday shopping. Companies will have fewer products and higher prices. Pictured is the Port of Long Beach in California

Supply chain issues will impact your holiday shopping. Companies like mine will have fewer products and higher prices

August 26, 2021 6:14 AM CNN Newsource

Opinion by Thomas Harman for CNN Business Perspectives Right now, the American supply chain — which includes US ports, railroads, trucks, delivery…

Month: August 2021