August 2023

White House staffers to assist NYC asylum seekers in getting work authorizations

August 31, 2023 10:51 am CNN Newsource

By Darla Miles Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WABC) — Mayor Eric Adams and other New York City leaders…

Victim speaks out after being pushed onto subway tracks in Tribeca

August 31, 2023 10:49 am CNN Newsource

By WABC Staff Click here for updates on this story TRIBECA, Manhattan (WABC) — Subway riders came together Tuesday…

Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson launch fund with $10 million for displaced Maui residents

August 31, 2023 10:48 am Associated Press

By THALIA BEATY Associated Press Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson have committed $10 million to make direct payments to people on Maui who are unable…

Senior US envoy looks into possibilities for solving Lebanon-Israel border dispute

August 31, 2023 10:47 am Associated Press

By BASSEM MROUE Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — A senior U.S. envoy visiting Beirut says Washington is looking into possibilities for solving a…

Residents protest plan to house 300 migrants at Hyde Park area motel

August 31, 2023 10:45 am CNN Newsource

By JERMONT TERRY Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — Fired-up residents raised their voices Wednesday…

Belarus journalist jailed for ‘facilitating extremism’ after collecting data for human rights group

August 31, 2023 10:41 am Associated Press

By YURAS KARMANAU Associated Press TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — A court in Belarus has sentenced a high-profile journalist to 3 1/2 years for…

A perfumer worked with the researchers to recreate the scent.

A newly resurrected ancient smell may help reveal the life of a woman entombed with pharaohs

August 31, 2023 10:38 am CNN Newsource

By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — Scientists have decoded an ancient aroma by identifying the ingredients used in Egyptian mummification balms…

Convicted Fyre Festival fraudster Billy McFarland wants a second chance

August 31, 2023 10:33 am CNN Newsource

By BRAD EDWARDS, JOHN DODGE Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — Billy McFarland, who went to prison…

Gobierno de Ecuador califica de “atentados terroristas” la explosión de dos coches bomba en Quito

August 31, 2023 10:33 am CNN Newsource

Sol Amaya (CNN Español) — El Gobierno de Ecuador calificó de “atentados terroristas” las explosiones de dos autos en Quito, en…

“Cops” production crew joins officers during pursuit in West Covina

August 31, 2023 10:28 am CNN Newsource

By Web staff Click here for updates on this story WEST COVINA, California (KCAL) — Police were chasing a driver until…

Biden administration proposes rule that would require more firearms dealers to run background checks

August 31, 2023 10:28 am Associated Press

By LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is proposing a rule that would require thousands more firearms…

BendFilm announces slate of 68 short films to be screened at 20th annual Bend Film Festival

August 31, 2023 10:28 am KTVZ news sources

(Update: Blake Mayfield is meeting with BendFilm for a preview, will air report tonight at Five) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — BendFilm last Thursday…

Ukrainian soldiers ride a tank near Robotyne

Ukrainian forces penetrate ‘first line’ of Russian defenses on southern front

August 31, 2023 10:26 am CNN Newsource

By Tim Lister, Olga Voitovych and Sana Noor Haq, CNN (CNN) — Ukrainian forces said they had penetrated the “first line” of Russian…

Messi’s next match is the most expensive Major League Soccer game ever

August 31, 2023 10:26 am CNN Newsource

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business New York (CNN) — There’s no sign of “Messi mania” abating anytime soon. Ticket prices for this…

Texas high court allows law banning gender-affirming care for transgender minors to take effect

August 31, 2023 10:21 am Associated Press

By JIM VERTUNO Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Texas Supreme Court will allow the new state law banning gender-affirming care for minors…

David Ortiz says he is victim of extortion, hackers threatening to release contents from old phone

August 31, 2023 10:17 am CNN Newsource

By Web staff Click here for updates on this story BOSTON (WBZ) — Former Red Sox slugger David Ortiz said on social…

Iowa teen on trial for killing of 2 fellow students says he feared for his life

August 31, 2023 10:17 am Associated Press

By SCOTT McFETRIDGE Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa teenager says he feared for his life when he fatally shot two fellow students…

2 charged in Milford backyard volleyball gambling ring

August 31, 2023 10:13 am CNN Newsource

By Web staff Click here for updates on this story MILFORD, Massachusetts (WBZ) — Two people are facing charges after…

Wisconsin’s new liberal Supreme Court justice hasn’t heard a case but Republicans may impeach

August 31, 2023 10:12 am Associated Press

By SCOTT BAUER Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Even before the newly elected justice who gave liberals a one-seat majority on the Wisconsin…

Overdose deaths with evidence of counterfeit pill use became more than twice as common between the second half of 2019 and the end of 2021

Counterfeit pills involved in growing share of overdose deaths in the US, CDC study finds

August 31, 2023 10:00 am CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Overdose deaths reached record levels in the United States in recent years, and a new report shows that…

Month: August 2023