August 2022

Facebook announced on August 30 that it is shutting down its standalone Gaming app this fall.

As rival Twitch dominates the market, Facebook will shutter its standalone Gaming App

August 30, 2022 10:51 AM CNN Newsource

By Catherine Thorbecke, CNN Business Facebook announced Tuesday that it is shutting down its standalone Gaming App this fall. The app for video…

School committee bans cell phones in school for students through 8th grade

August 30, 2022 10:51 AM CNN Newsource

By James Corrigan Click here for updates on this story LEWISTON, Maine (WMTW) — The Lewiston School Committee voted…

A rock climber falls from the Echo Crags in Franconia Monday night.

Rock climber rescued after fall

August 30, 2022 10:50 AM CNN Newsource

By WMUR Staff Click here for updates on this story FRANCONIA, New Hampshire (WMUR) — New Hampshire Fish and Game…

A Florida Department of Transportation camera shows police cars at the scene of the shooting in West Palm Beach.

Woman follows suspect vehicle while calling 911 after being shot in the neck at intersection

August 30, 2022 10:48 AM CNN Newsource

By Steve King Click here for updates on this story WEST PALM BEACH, Florida (WPBF) — A 44-year-old woman is in critical…

CHP investiga atropello mortal en Castroville Boulevard

August 30, 2022 10:47 AM Melody Waintal

La Patrulla de Carreteras de California está pidiendo la ayuda del público para identificar un Chrysler 200 color bordó presuntamente involucrado…

Police: Child drowns during flash flooding

August 30, 2022 10:46 AM CNN Newsource

By Lydia Fielder Click here for updates on this story BENTONVILLE, Arkansas (KHBS) — Bentonville police said a…

Tank defies hearing loss for ‘R&B Money,’ his final album

August 30, 2022 10:42 AM Associated Press

By GARY GERARD HAMILTON Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — R&B star Tank began contemplating his final album after considering pursuing other…

La Policía de Salinas busca a los sospechosos de un robo a mano armada en Chinatown

August 30, 2022 10:39 AM Melody Waintal

La policía de Salinas dijo que respondió a una llamada el lunes por la mañana sobre un robo en la intersección de Market Way con Sherwood…

A prolonged and record heat wave builds over the West this week

August 30, 2022 10:37 AM CNN Newsource

By Jennifer Gray, CNN meteorologist Some of the hottest temperatures of the year are on the way for the West Coast and possibly staying dangerously…

A prolonged and record heat wave builds over the West this week

August 30, 2022 10:37 AM CNN

By Jennifer Gray, CNN meteorologist Some of the hottest temperatures of the year are on the way for the West Coast and possibly staying dangerously…

Astros ace Verlander placed on IL with calf injury

August 30, 2022 10:32 AM Associated Press

By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander, a leading candidate for the AL Cy Young Award, has been…

Testimony: School shooter made threats years earlier

August 30, 2022 10:31 AM Associated Press

By TERRY SPENCER Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Testimony at his penalty trial showed that Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz went…

Vatican: Pope clearly condemns Russia’s ‘repugnant’ war

August 30, 2022 10:30 AM Associated Press

By FRANCES D’EMILIO Associated Press ROME (AP) — The Vatican has defended Pope Francis from allegations he hasn’t come down hard enough…

South Sudan in peace milestone graduates 1st unified forces

August 30, 2022 10:27 AM Associated Press

By DENG MACHOL Associated Press JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — South Sudan has reached a milestone in its recovery from civil war, graduating its first…

Meghan, la duquesa de Sussex, y Mariah Carey hablan sobre sus identidades birraciales en un nuevo podcast

August 30, 2022 10:27 AM CNN Newsource

Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Meghan, la duquesa de Sussex, lanzó el segundo episodio de su podcast “Archetypes” esta semana y su…

The latest water emergency has forced all of Jackson Public Schools to be virtual until further notice.

Water system failure causes schools, including universities to go virtual

August 30, 2022 10:27 AM CNN Newsource

By Madeleine Nolan Click here for updates on this story JACKSON, Mississippi (WAPT) — Another Jackson water crisis is…

Salinas Police looking for Chinatown armed robbery suspects

August 30, 2022 10:27 AM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police said they responded to a call Monday morning of a robbery at the intersection of Market Way at Sherwood…

John Wall says he considered suicide during struggles

August 30, 2022 10:18 AM Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) — John Wall says he considered taking his own life during a time in the last three years when he was dealing with a torn Achilles…

John Wall says he considered suicide during struggles

August 30, 2022 10:18 AM Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) — John Wall says he considered taking his own life during a time in the last three years when he was dealing with a torn Achilles…

Evenepoel increases Vuelta lead with time-trial victory

August 30, 2022 10:02 AM Associated Press

ALICANTE, Spain (AP) — Remco Evenepoel came into the Spanish Vuelta with the goal of winning a stage. He accomplished that in style and now also…

Angolan opposition UNITA rejects ruling party’s election win

August 30, 2022 9:59 AM Associated Press

Associated Press JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Angola’s opposition party has filed a complaint against the election victory of the ruling MPLA party in…

Angolan opposition UNITA rejects ruling party’s election win

August 30, 2022 9:59 AM Associated Press

Associated Press JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Angola’s opposition party has filed a complaint against the election victory of the ruling MPLA party in…

A 93-year-old California assisted living resident died after she was served dishwashing liquid instead of juice

August 30, 2022 9:59 AM CNN Newsource

By Zoe Sottile, CNN One woman died and two others were hospitalized after they were served dishwashing liquid instead of juice at their California…

Camilo Guevara, son of Cuba’s rebel hero Che Guevara, dies

August 30, 2022 9:58 AM Associated Press

HAVANA (AP) — A son of revolutionary leader Ernesto “Che” Guevara and director of a center dedicated to studying him has died, Camilo Guevara…

Chris Rock dice que le pidieron presentar los Premios Oscar nuevamente

August 30, 2022 9:55 AM CNN Newsource

macamilarincon (CNN) — Chris Rock compartió que le pidieron volver a presentar los Premios Oscar el próximo año, después de que su colega Will…

Así será la cédula para votar en el Plebiscito constitucional de Chile 2022

August 30, 2022 9:53 AM CNN Newsource

urielblanco (CNN Español) — Este domingo 4 de septiembre, en Chile tendrá lugar el plebiscito constitucional, con el cual los chilenos…

Pope meets with cardinals on future direction of church

August 30, 2022 9:47 AM Associated Press

By FRANCES D’EMILIO Associated Press ROME (AP) — Pope Francis has wrapped up two days of closed-door meetings with about 180 cardinals…

Muchos pacientes dejan de tomar estatinas por dolor muscular, pero las estatinas no lo causan, según un nuevo estudio

August 30, 2022 9:45 AM CNN Newsource

Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Las estatinas son una herramienta crucial para prevenir problemas cardiovasculares importantes, pero muchos…

M74 shines at its brightest in this combined optical/mid-infrared image

NASA releases stunning new image of the Phantom Galaxy

August 30, 2022 9:45 AM CNN Newsource

By Zoe Sottile, CNN Stunning new images produced by the Hubble Telescope and the James Webb Telescope showcase the Phantom Galaxy, a spiral of solar…

Chris Rock says he was asked to host the Academy Awards next year after he was slapped on stage by fellow actor Will Smith while presenting an award on stage at the ceremony in March.

Chris Rock says he was asked to host the Oscars again

August 30, 2022 9:39 AM CNN Newsource

By Marianne Garvey Chris Rock says he was asked to host the Academy Awards next year after he was slapped on stage by fellow actor Will Smith while…

US Navy prevents Iranian attempt to capture American maritime drone in Persian Gulf

August 30, 2022 9:38 AM CNN Newsource

By Ellie Kaufman and Barbara Starr, CNN The US Navy prevented an Iranian ship from capturing an American maritime drone in the Persian gulf overnight…

Student found with gun, pot at San Joaquin Valley school

August 30, 2022 9:36 AM Associated Press

WASCO, Calif. (AP) — A gun and marijuana were seized from a student at a San Joaquin Valley high school, but authorities said there was no…

UGa’s Smart faces former assistant Lanning in season opener

August 30, 2022 9:35 AM Associated Press

By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — When you build a powerhouse program, it’s inevitable that others will try to copy your…

Maine supreme court breathes new life into power project

August 30, 2022 9:35 AM Associated Press

By DAVID SHARP Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine’s highest court is breathing new life into a $1 billion transmission line project…

Maine supreme court breathes new life into power project

August 30, 2022 9:35 AM Associated Press

By DAVID SHARP Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine’s highest court is breathing new life into a $1 billion transmission line project…

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Mariah Carey talk biracial identity in new podcast

August 30, 2022 9:33 AM CNN Newsource

By Leah Asmelash, CNN Meghan, Duchess of Sussex returned with the second episode of her “Archetypes” podcast this week, this time…

The EMT has been identified as Kevin Hakeem Pressley

EMT charged with taking photos of woman in the back of an ambulance

August 30, 2022 9:27 AM CNN Newsource

By WPVI Staff and Jillian Mele Click here for updates on this story BROOKHAVEN, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — Police in…

Joan Vieldhouse says the thieves had a field day in her section of North Philadelphia over the weekend after her Hyundai disappeared.

TikTok challenge sparks surge in car thefts across Philadelphia region, police say

August 30, 2022 9:23 AM CNN Newsource

By Walter Perez Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — There are growing concerns about a TikTok…

Students at Abington High School in Pennsylvania are fed up with the repeated vandalism at their baseball field.

Baseball players fed up with repeated vandalism near Philadelphia

August 30, 2022 9:21 AM CNN Newsource

By Katie Katro Click here for updates on this story ABINGTON, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — Students at Abington High School…

Unvaccinated NBA players, staff must test weekly for COVID

August 30, 2022 9:20 AM Associated Press

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Unvaccinated NBA players and team personnel must submit to weekly COVID-19 testing this season. The league told…

San Francisco's public schools will add two Muslim holidays next academic year.

Controversy brewing over adding 2 Muslim holidays to school calendar

August 30, 2022 9:18 AM CNN Newsource

By KGO Staff Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — San Francisco’s public schools will add…

A 22-year-old went missing in California 3 weeks ago. Police are now treating it as a criminal matter

August 30, 2022 9:16 AM CNN Newsource

By Stella Chan, CNN Police in central California say they are treating the early August disappearance of 22-year-old Jolissa Fuentes, last seen…

The Dept. of Justice is warning of a rise in what's called rainbow fentanyl.

DOJ warns of spike in ‘rainbow fentanyl’ as dealers target young teens

August 30, 2022 9:16 AM CNN Newsource

By Stephanie Sierra Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — The Dept. of Justice is warning of a…

DNA analysis solves mystery of bodies found at bottom of medieval well

August 30, 2022 9:14 AM CNN Newsource

By Katie Hunt, CNN Construction workers breaking ground in 2004 on a shopping mall in Norwich, England, found 17 bodies at the bottom of a…

Lower gas prices helped consumer confidence bounce back in August

Lower gas prices push consumer confidence to highest level since May

August 30, 2022 9:13 AM CNN Newsource

By Martha C. White for CNN Business Lower gas prices helped consumer confidence bounce back in August, breaking a three-month stretch of worsening…

The August 30 market rally was brief. Stocks opened higher but quickly gave up their gains as the morning wore on. A nearly 5% drop in oil prices

So much for turnaround Tuesday? Stocks tumble again

August 30, 2022 9:12 AM CNN Newsource

By Paul R. La Monica, CNN Business Tuesday’s market rally was brief. Stocks opened higher but quickly gave up their gains. A more than 5% drop…

A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City

Stocks start off September with a late day rally

August 30, 2022 9:12 AM CNN

By Paul R. La Monica, CNN Business New month. Same old market volatility. Stocks rallied at the end of first day of September, which is historically…

Atria senior living facility in San Mateo

93-year-old woman dead after seniors served dishwashing liquid at senior living facility

August 30, 2022 9:11 AM CNN Newsource

By Luz Pena Click here for updates on this story SAN MATEO, California (KGO) — A 93-year-old woman was pronounced dead…

FDA chief says long-awaited opioid review still in the works

August 30, 2022 9:11 AM Associated Press

By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The head of the Food and Drug Administration says a government review of prescription opioid…

FDA chief says long-awaited opioid review still in the works

August 30, 2022 9:11 AM Associated Press

By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The head of the Food and Drug Administration says a government review of prescription opioid…

Month: August 2022