August 2021

US commits to $60 million in aid to Ukraine before WH visit

August 31, 2021 8:42 am Associated Press

By ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States is promising up to $60 million in military aid to Ukraine in advance of a White…

The Harlem Hellfighters, Black soldiers who fought in World War I, will receive a Congressional Gold Medal

August 31, 2021 8:38 am CNN Newsource

By Scottie Andrew, CNN The “Harlem Hellfighters” helped the US win World War I. The Black infantry unit was one of the most decorated…

ANÁLISIS | La guerra de Estados Unidos en Afganistán ha terminado, pero la batalla por el legado de Biden apenas comienza

August 31, 2021 8:27 am CNN Newsource

Mariana Toro (CNN) — La retirada final caótica, humillante, pero a veces heroica, de Estados Unidos de su derrota en Afganistán resonará…

Windows 11 gets a launch date. It’s surprisingly soon

August 31, 2021 8:25 am CNN Newsource

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business Microsoft is rolling out its newest operating system, Windows 11, earlier than expected for some PC users. Starting…

Cool, hazy, dry

August 31, 2021 8:25 am Bob Shaw

GOOD TUESDAY MORNING, EVERYONE… While a low-pressure center over southern British Columbia will rotate cooler air into the NW, it will not bring…

Local agencies, volunteers prepare for weeks of hurricane relief efforts

August 31, 2021 8:23 am CNN Newsource

By NATHAN VICKERS Click here for updates on this story LENEXA, KS (KCTV) — Many local nonprofits and emergency response…

Missouri man swears he’s innocent, would legally have been better off sentenced to death

August 31, 2021 8:21 am CNN Newsource

By ANGIE RICONO Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) — There are very few people who would be…

Virginia high court rules for teacher in transgender debate

August 31, 2021 8:18 am Associated Press

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The Supreme Court of Virginia has upheld a lower court ruling that ordered the reinstatement of a northern Virginia gym…

Patriots cut Cam Newton, clearing way for Mac Jones to start

August 31, 2021 8:17 am Associated Press

By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots have released quarterback Cam Newton. That clears the way for…

California traffic court attorney accused of abandoning clients after taking payment

August 31, 2021 8:15 am CNN Newsource

By Michael Finney and Randall Yip Click here for updates on this story DALY CITY, Calif. (KGO) — A rare consumer alert…

Driver survives after vehicle went down embankment in crash

August 31, 2021 8:13 am CNN Newsource

By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story ULTNOMAH COUNTY, Oregon (KPTV) — A driver is lucky to be alive after…

Family Access Network receives grant from Reser Family Foundation

August 31, 2021 8:02 am KTVZ news sources

The Family Access Network has received a $6,000 grant from The Reser Family Foundation to support FAN services in Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson…

Taranto: Southern Italy’s hidden treasure

August 31, 2021 8:02 am CNN Newsource

Jonathan Hawkins, CNN The Puglia region envelops the “heel” of the boot-shaped Italian peninsula. Laden with olive groves, surrounded by…

Biden looking at climate change risks to financial markets

August 31, 2021 7:59 am Associated Press

By JOSH BOAK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s administration is taking an initial step to assess how climate change…

Biden looking at climate change risks to financial markets

August 31, 2021 7:59 am Associated Press

By JOSH BOAK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s administration is taking an initial step to assess how climate change…

Top Tencent investor makes $4.7 billion bet on digital payments in India

August 31, 2021 7:57 am CNN Newsource

By Julia Horowitz, CNN Business Digital payments are booming in India — and Prosus, the tech investment firm, wants a bigger piece of the action.…

High jumper Sam Grewe wins gold, heads to medical school

August 31, 2021 7:57 am Associated Press

By STEPHEN WADE AP Sports Writer TOKYO (AP) — American high jumper Sam Grewe has won a gold medal at the Paralympics. His next stop is medical…

High jumper Sam Grewe wins gold, heads to medical school

August 31, 2021 7:57 am Associated Press

By STEPHEN WADE AP Sports Writer TOKYO (AP) — American high jumper Sam Grewe has won a gold medal at the Paralympics. His next stop is medical…

Jack Wilshere training with 2nd-division Italian team Como

August 31, 2021 7:56 am Associated Press

COMO, Italy (AP) — Former Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere is training with second-division Italian team Como. Wilshere has been a free agent since…

Conviction to be dropped in Michigan fire that killed 5 kids

August 31, 2021 7:52 am Associated Press

By ED WHITE Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Authorities are dropping a murder conviction against a man who is serving a life sentence for a fire…

Month: August 2021