The publisher of the Kansas newspaper raided by police on August 11th said they plan to file a lawsuit over violations of the First Amendment. (Aug. 22)
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Wildfire rages on Spanish tourist island of Tenerife
A wildfire, described as the worst in Tenerife in decades, continues to burn out of control for almost a week, although, authorities said the worst seemed to have passed.
Bulldozer rescues elderly stranded by tropical storm
Emergency response workers used a bulldozer to rescue elderly residents stranded at an assisted living facility by Tropical Storm Hilary, which flooded streets in Southern California. (Aug 21) (AP Video by Eugene Garcia) (AP Production by Ao Gao)
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Hawaii’s governor: ‘Our hearts are broken’ due to Maui wildfires
After accompanying President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden on a tour of the the damage in Lahaina due to Maui’s recent wildfire, Gov. Josh Green thanked the president for the federal government’s response to the disaster and said, “Our hearts are…
Brown tarantula mating season is here! You may see more of the arachnids in these states.
Why did the tarantula cross the road? To find a mate, of course! Here’s where you may find them in the U.S. from August to October.
Only one in world: Rare giraffe without spots born in Tennessee zoo, now it needs a name
A rare spotless giraffe was born in a Tennessee zoo and the founder of Brights Zoo said it’s the only reticulated giraffe in captivity in the world.
SpaceX launch livestream: Watch 21 Starlink satellites lift off from California
SpaceX plans to launch its Falcon 9 rocket Monday night carrying 21 Starlink satellites from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
Final trial is set to begin in foiled plot to kidnap Gretchen Whitmer, Michigan’s governor
The final trial for those charged in a bizarre plot to kidnap Michigan’s governor begins this week (Aug. 21) (AP video: Mike Householder)
Watch Hilary press conference live: Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass shares updates on storm
Hilary brought heavy rain and some flooding in Southern California before weakening to a post-tropical cyclone.
AP Top Stories August 21 A
Here’s the latest for Monday August 21st: Tropical Storm Hilary drenches California; Two European countries sending F-16s to Ukraine; Canadian wildfires force evacuations; Fast-moving wildfire in Washington state.