August 2023

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At least 74 dead after fire tears through building used as temporary housing in South Africa

August 30, 2023 10:06 pm CNN Newsource

By David McKenzie, CNN Johannesburg (CNN) — At least 74 people have died and dozens more were injured after a fire tore through a five-story…

Rain and a wrong address delayed firefighters reaching a Philippine factory blaze. 15 people died

August 30, 2023 9:58 pm Associated Press

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A fire has killed 15 people in a small apparel factory in a Philippine residential area, where flooding, traffic and a…

College students are still struggling with basic math. Professors blame the pandemic

August 30, 2023 9:41 pm Associated Press

By COLLIN BINKLEY AP Education Writer FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — Diego Fonseca looked at the computer and took a breath. It was his final attempt at the…

Some US airports strive to make flying more inclusive for those with dementia

August 30, 2023 9:30 pm Associated Press

By TERRY TANG Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Andrea Nissen is trying to prepare her 65-year-old husband, who has Alzheimer’s disease, for a solo…

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton pursued perks beyond impeachment allegations, ex-staffers say

August 30, 2023 9:22 pm Associated Press

By JAKE BLEIBERG and PAUL J. WEBER Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Unexplained Caribbean and European trips that cost taxpayers more than…

U.S. envoy visits Fukushima to eat fish, criticize China’s seafood ban over wastewater release

August 30, 2023 9:20 pm Associated Press

By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel has visited a city in Fukushima, where he ate a seafood lunch…

Tampa Bay area gets serious flooding but again dodges a direct hit from a major hurricane

August 30, 2023 9:11 pm Associated Press

By CURT ANDERSON Associated Press Last year it was Hurricane Ian that drew a bead on Tampa Bay before abruptly shifting east to strike southwest…

Newsom plans to transform San Quentin State Prison. Lawmakers and the public have had little input

August 30, 2023 9:10 pm Associated Press

By TRÂN NGUYỄN Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom is planning to spend $360 million demolishing a sprawling…

North Korea says it simulated nuclear attacks on South Korea and rehearsed occupation of its rival

August 30, 2023 9:08 pm Associated Press

By HYUNG-JIN KIM Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea said Thursday its latest missile launches simulated “scorched earth”…

Reportan seis personas heridas, dos de ellas graves, en un tiroteo en Illinois

August 30, 2023 9:06 pm CNN Newsource

Gonzalo Jimenez (CNN) — Seis personas recibieron disparos en Peoria, Illinois, este miércoles por la noche, y dos víctimas tienen heridas que…

What to know about the impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton

August 30, 2023 9:06 pm Associated Press

By JAKE BLEIBERG and JIM VERTUNO Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Texas Senate is holding impeachment proceedings against Attorney General…

Pet Pics Sweepstakes: Leaping at the chance to introduce more great pets

August 30, 2023 9:06 pm KTVZ News Team

Lots and lots of lovable pups and kitties in this week’s Pet Pics collection – make that every week! Join the fun by submitting yours from the…

Liberal groups seek to use the Constitution’s insurrection clause to block Trump from 2024 ballots

August 30, 2023 9:04 pm Associated Press

By NICHOLAS RICCARDI Associated Press As former President Donald Trump dominates the Republican presidential primary, some liberal groups and legal…

After Jacksonville shootings, historically Black colleges address security concerns, remain vigilant

August 30, 2023 9:03 pm Associated Press

By CHEYANNE MUMPHREY AP Education Writer Before the fatal shootings of three Black residents in Jacksonville, Florida, over the weekend, the gunman,…

McConnell’s frozen moment renews questions about America’s aged leaders

August 30, 2023 9:02 pm CNN Newsource

Analysis by Stephen Collinson, CNN (CNN) — It was an excruciating moment of powerlessness for one of Washington’s most powerful men. Senate…

Anthropologie opens in Bend’s Old Mill District

August 30, 2023 8:51 pm KTVZ News Team

Wednesday marked the grand opening of Bend’s Anthropologie in the Old Mill District, described as “a unique, immersive retail experience” that goes…

Nebraska volleyball sets world record for attendance at a women’s sporting event, at above 92,000, school says

August 30, 2023 8:04 pm CNN Newsource

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Memorial Stadium was the place to be on Wednesday night when the University of Nebraska women’s volleyball team…

Forecasters are warning gusty winds and low humidity raise risk of fires spreading rapidly in Hawaii

August 30, 2023 8:01 pm Associated Press

By AUDREY McAVOY Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — The National Weather Service on Wednesday warned gusty winds and low humidity have increased the…

Mother of Spanish soccer chief Luis Rubiales released from hospital after church hunger strike, according to reports

August 30, 2023 8:00 pm CNN Newsource

By Tara Subramaniam, Radina Gigova, Ana Melgar and Claudia Rebaza, CNN (CNN) — The mother of beleaguered Spanish soccer chief Luis Rubiales,…

A divided Malaysia celebrates National Day with Prime Minister Anwar rallying for unity

August 30, 2023 7:53 pm Associated Press

PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia (AP) — Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has rallied Malaysians to unite and reject racial and religious bigotry, as the country…

Month: August 2023