Aug 09 Former NYPD inspector pleads guilty to obstructing probe into mayor’s failed presidential bid By Jake Offenhartz, Associated Press Former NYPD inspector Howard Redmond pleaded guilty to two counts of tampering with physical evidence, obstructing governmental administration and official misconduct. Continue reading
Aug 09 Utah man suspected of threatening Biden shot and killed as FBI served warrant By Lindsay Whitehurst, Sam Metz, Associated Press A Utah man accused of making threats against President Joe Biden was shot and killed by FBI agents hours before the president was expected to land in the state Wednesday, authorities said. Continue reading
Aug 09 Unprecedented levels of damage from storms this year is upending U.S. towns, insurance industry By Michelle Chapman, Associated Press Waves of thunderstorms in the U.S. during the first half of this year led to $34 billion in insured losses, an unprecedented level of financial damage as climate change contributes to the frequency and severity of violent meteorological events. Continue reading
Aug 09 Hundreds flee, building destroyed as wildfire spreads to trees near Texas apartments By Associated Press Cedar Park Fire Chief James Mallinger said that two people suffered minor injuries in the fire that began Tuesday and resulted in about 300 apartments, 95 townhomes and several businesses being evacuated. Continue reading
Aug 09 Millions struggle to pay AC bills amid increasing heat waves. Federal aid reaches only a fraction By Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press While President Joe Biden has invested billions into federal programs that subsidize the poorest Americans' energy costs, the help reaches only a fraction of the most vulnerable during the sweltering summer months. Continue reading
Aug 09 At least 6 killed in wildfires that devastated parts of the Hawaiian island of Maui, official says By Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Audrey McAvoy, Associated Press Photos posted by the county overnight showed a line of flames blazing across an intersection and leaping above buildings in the town center that dates to the 1700s and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Continue reading
Aug 09 3rd biggest jackpot in U.S. history won by Mega Millions ticket sold in Florida By Associated Press The winning numbers drawn Tuesday night were... Continue reading
Aug 08 Ohio voters reject GOP-backed proposal that would have made it tougher to protect abortion rights By Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press, Samantha Hendrickson, Associated Press/Report For America The defeat of Issue 1 keeps in place a simple majority threshold for passing future changes to the Ohio Constitution, rather than requiring a 60 percent supermajority. Continue reading
Aug 08 Watch 6:24 Interior Secretary discusses importance of new national monument protecting tribal land By Amna Nawaz, Elizabeth Summers, Stephanie Kotuby, Saher Khan, Kyle Midura President Biden headed to Arizona Tuesday where he made an announcement designating some million acres of land around the Grand Canyon as a national monument. The move would stop future uranium mining projects on the land, marking a key victory… Continue watching
Aug 08 Watch 7:59 How some U.S. cities are converting vacant office spaces into housing By Paul Solman, Mary Fecteau American cities are dealing with housing shortages and an office glut, with millions of square feet of office space sitting vacant since the onset of the pandemic. Office-to-housing conversions are becoming an increasingly popular two-in-one solution for city leaders. But… Continue watching