August 2021

Massive school bus driver shortage at CPS had family spending $36 for student’s 9-mile Lyft ride home

August 31, 2021 10:19 am CNN Newsource

By Charlie De Mar Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO, IL (WBBM) — On Tuesday, Chicago Public Schools bus…

‘Forever chemicals’ found in groundwater near military bases

August 31, 2021 10:16 am Associated Press

By JOHN FLESHER AP Environmental Writer TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — An environmental group says groundwater around at least six military…

Atlético gets Griezmann back, Madrid left without Mbappé

August 31, 2021 10:15 am Associated Press

By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — The transfer deadline ended with Atlético Madrid getting Antoine Griezmann back and Real Madrid…

Sheriff: Brazilian man killed 3 Florida women 2 decades ago

August 31, 2021 10:13 am Associated Press

By CURT ANDERSON AP Legal Affairs Writer FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Authorities say a Brazilian man who died in a plane crash in South America in…

EXPLAINER: Around Tahoe, special places await a fire’s fate

August 31, 2021 10:06 am Associated Press

By TOM VERDIN Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The Caldor Fire near Lake Tahoe can be measured in more than acres burned. While it has…

Oregon Dept. of Forestry working to define wildland-urban interface; input sought

August 31, 2021 10:05 am KTVZ news sources

The process for defining the “wildland-urban interface” in Oregon continues to move forward following Board of Forestry approval of the proposed…

Sept. is National Preparedness Month: PGE, Pacific Power urge building an ‘outage kit’

August 31, 2021 10:00 am KTVZ news sources

To recognize September’s National Preparedness Month, Portland General Electric and Pacific Power are encouraging their customers to be prepared…

Connecticut residents attending school in Louisiana detail their experience with Hurricane Ida

August 31, 2021 9:59 am CNN Newsource

By Sharon Johnson, Andrew Masse Click here for updates on this story HARTFORD, Connectitcut (WFSB) — Millions remain…

AP Exclusive: Bills propose 60,000-seat stadium by 2027

August 31, 2021 9:57 am Associated Press

By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — A person with direct knowledge of the details tells The Associated Press the the Buffalo…

South Carolina names former grad assistant its starting QB

August 31, 2021 9:55 am Associated Press

By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina has named former grad assistant and North Dakota State passer Zeb Noland as…

Nurse in North Georgia walks out of hospital amid overwhelming COVID-19 unit

August 31, 2021 9:50 am CNN Newsource

By Tori Cooper Click here for updates on this story HALL COUNTY, Georgia (WGCL) — For the first time this year, CBS46…

Some energy facilities in Gulf gradually inch back to life

August 31, 2021 9:49 am Associated Press

By DAVID KOENIG and PAUL WISEMAN AP Business Writers Oil companies began gradually to restart some of their refineries in Louisiana, and key fuel…

Mike Richards is out as producer of ‘Jeopardy!’ and ‘Wheel’

August 31, 2021 9:48 am Associated Press

By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mike Richards is out as executive producer of “Jeopardy!”, days after he exited as the…

September 11 Warning Signs Fast Facts

August 31, 2021 9:46 am CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the warning signs that preceded the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Timeline 1988 –…

Denver Broncos trade WR Trinity Benson to Detroit Lions

August 31, 2021 9:44 am Associated Press

By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Longshot wide receiver Trinity Benson achieved his lifelong goal Tuesday, finally…

Fire crews rescue dog stranded on roof of 2-story home

August 31, 2021 9:44 am CNN Newsource

By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story FLAGSTAFF, Arizona (KPHO) — Here’s something you don’t…

Western Balkan nations postpone school openings due to virus

August 31, 2021 9:42 am Associated Press

By SYLEJMAN KLLOKOQI Associated Press PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — Kosovo has postponed the beginning of the school year for students up through high…

Driver killed, toddler hurt after car hauler detaches from truck

August 31, 2021 9:41 am CNN Newsource

By Bobbi Jo Kelly Click here for updates on this story ANTHEM, Arizona (KPHO) — One person was killed and a toddler was…

‘Candyman’ director Nia DaCosta makes history

August 31, 2021 9:39 am CNN

UNIVERSAL PICTURES, 20TH CENTURY STUDIOS, PARAMOUNT PICTURES, WALT DISNEY PICTURES, SCREEN GEMS, CNN By Marianne Garvey, CNN “Candyman”…

‘Candyman’ director Nia DaCosta makes history

August 31, 2021 9:39 am CNN Newsource

By Marianne Garvey, CNN “Candyman” director Nia DaCosta has become the first Black female director to have a film debut in the top spot…

Month: August 2021