August 2021

Lithium fuels hopes for revival on California’s largest lake

August 30, 2021 11:30 am Associated Press

By ELLIOT SPAGAT Associated Press CALIPATRIA, Calif. (AP) — Demand for electric vehicles has shifted investments into high gear to extract lithium…

‘Comfort bears’ help kids going through natural disasters

August 30, 2021 11:29 am CNN Newsource

By Brittni Thomason Click here for updates on this story TEMPE, Arizona (KPHO) — Hurricane Katrina happened 16 years…

Another Tesla reportedly using Autopilot hits a parked police car

August 30, 2021 11:25 am CNN

CNN By Chris Isidore, CNN Business Another Tesla has hit an emergency vehicle, apparently while using the Autopilot driver-assist feature, adding to…

Another Tesla reportedly using Autopilot hits a parked police car

August 30, 2021 11:25 am CNN Newsource

By Chris Isidore, CNN Business Another Tesla has hit an emergency vehicle, apparently while using the Autopilot driver-assist feature, adding to a…

Heupel names Michigan transfer Joe Milton Vols’ starting QB

August 30, 2021 11:22 am Associated Press

By AL LESAR Associated Press KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee coach Josh Heupel has named Joe Milton as the Volunteers’ starting quarterback…

Mom: Army veteran son died because of ICU bed shortage

August 30, 2021 11:17 am CNN Newsource

By Roxie Bustamante Click here for updates on this story HOUSTON (KRTK) — An Army Veteran died from a treatable illness…

Donations pour in after Marine from Wyoming killed in Kabul

August 30, 2021 11:16 am Associated Press

CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — Donations are pouring in for the widow and unborn child of a U.S. Marine from Wyoming killed in a bombing in Afghanistan.…

Miami: Avantae Williams reinstated, to sit at least 6 games

August 30, 2021 11:14 am Associated Press

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Miami safety Avantae Williams is back on the roster following the dropping of battery…

Saints working 500 miles from home after displaced by Ida

August 30, 2021 11:14 am Associated Press

By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The New Orleans Saints are at the home of another NFL team after being displaced by…

2-time US champion Alysa Liu competing at Olympic qualifier

August 30, 2021 11:10 am Associated Press

By The Associated Press Two-time U.S. figure skating champion Alysa Liu will compete at the Nebelhorn Trophy next month in the final qualifying…

Event raises money for families of fallen first responders

August 30, 2021 11:06 am CNN Newsource

By WPVI Staff Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Over 2,000 bikers participated in the 34th…

Otherworldly weather forecasts could help future Mars explorers reach this vital resource

August 30, 2021 11:06 am CNN Newsource

By Ashley Strickland, CNN The weather on Earth can be strange, but it may be nothing compared to global dust storms or nighttime snowfall on Mars…

Man testifies against R. Kelly in sex-trafficking trial

August 30, 2021 11:06 am Associated Press

By TOM HAYS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — After several days of testimony from women claiming they were sexually abused by R&B star R.…

Cyprus: Syrian oil slick could reach the island in 24 hours

August 30, 2021 11:05 am Associated Press

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Cyprus says an oil slick believed to have originated from a power plant inside one of Syria’s oil refineries could reach…

After US Open loss, Murray calls Tsitsipas breaks ‘nonsense’

August 30, 2021 11:05 am Associated Press

By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Andy Murray showed that even at age 34 and with an artificial hip he can push the best tennis…

Wasco County man dies after fall during Grand Canyon river trip

August 30, 2021 11:02 am The Associated Press

The body of a Wasco County man who fell at Grand Canyon National Park has been…

Gerald McCoy impresses Raiders in 1st game since 2019

August 30, 2021 11:01 am Associated Press

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Six-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Gerald McCoy was a bit out of place for the Las…

Teacher who died from cancer honored with murals

August 30, 2021 10:58 am CNN Newsource

By Ashley Johnson Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — There was an outpouring of support for a…

7 minors among 29 dead on migrant boat to Canary Islands

August 30, 2021 10:53 am Associated Press

By ARITZ PARRA Associated Press MADRID (AP) — At least 29 Africans, including seven children, died last week while trying to reach Spain’s Canary…

Abortion providers ask Supreme Court to block Texas’ six-week ban

August 30, 2021 10:52 am CNN Newsource

By Ariane de Vogue, CNN Supreme Court Reporter Lawyers for abortion clinics in Texas raced to the Supreme Court Monday, asking the justices to block…

Month: August 2021