Aug 27 Florida official believes ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ will be empty within days, email shows By Kate Payne, Mike Schneider, Associated Press A top Florida official says the controversial state-run immigration detention facility in the Everglades will likely be empty in a matter of days… Continue reading
Aug 27 3 things to know about haboobs, massive dust storms in the Southwest By Tammy Webber, Associated Press They can be awe-inspiring and terrifying, especially for motorists caught in their path. Continue reading
Aug 27 Latest launch of SpaceX’s Starship deploys 8 dummy satellites, then splashes down into Indian Ocean By Christina Larson, Associated Press It was the 10th demo test for the world's biggest and most powerful rocket. It also included the successful return of the craft's booster, which splashed down in the ocean. Continue reading
Aug 27 WATCH: Minneapolis officials offer latest details on deadly Catholic school shooting By Associated Press The police chief said dozens of children were inside the mass at the time of the shooting. Two children, ages 8 and 10, were killed where they sat in the pews, he added. Continue reading
Aug 27 Kilmar Abrego Garcia requests asylum in the U.S., hoping to prevent his deportation to Uganda By Michael Kunzelman, Ben Finley, Associated Press Administration officials have said he's part of the dangerous MS-13 gang, an allegation Abrego Garcia denies. His lawyers are fighting the deportation efforts in court, arguing he has the right to express fear of persecution and torture in Uganda. Continue reading
Aug 27 Some FEMA staff are put on leave after signing dissent letter By Gabriela Aoun Angueira, Associated Press More than 180 current and former FEMA employees signed the letter sent to the FEMA Review Council and Congress on Monday critiquing recent cuts to agency staff and programs, and warning that FEMA's capacity to respond to a major disaster… Continue reading
Aug 27 Two children killed, 17 wounded during Mass in a Minneapolis Catholic school shooting By Steve Karnowski, Mark Vancleave, Associated Press A shooter opened fire with a rifle Wednesday through the windows of a Catholic church in Minneapolis and struck children celebrating Mass during the first week of school, killing two and wounding 17 people in an act of violence the… Continue reading
Aug 26 Watch 8:08 California farms face pressure to boost efficiency as water supply declines By Miles O'Brien, Kate Tobin The demand for water from the Colorado River is of paramount importance out West and the focus of some big battles. It's been especially critical for farming and agriculture. In California's Imperial Valley, there are growing questions over the use… Continue watching
Aug 26 Watch 7:14 Baltimore’s mayor calls Trump’s threats to send in troops ‘political theater’ By Geoff Bennett, Ali Schmitz President Trump is threatening to send the National Guard into other Democratic-led cities, just days after ordering troops into Washington. One of his main targets is Baltimore. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore called the threats inappropriate and invited the president to… Continue watching
Aug 26 Watch 6:54 Retired major general calls Trump’s National Guard plans ‘unneeded and dangerous’ By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn President Trump signed an executive order Monday that said each state’s National Guard units “are resourced, trained, organized and available to assist federal, state and local law enforcement in quelling civil disturbances.” Nick Schifrin discussed the latest with retired Army… Continue watching