August 2023

Rare fossil whale unearthed by Alabama School of Math and Science student

August 30, 2023 6:56 am CNN Newsource

By Web staff Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — A high school student and her biology…

Syria’s US-backed Kurdish troops and militia remove militia’s commander in bid to end deadly clashes

August 30, 2023 6:52 am Associated Press

By BASSEM MROUE Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — Syria’s Kurdish-led and U.S.-backed forces and an allied militia have removed the militia’s…

Mobile tax preparer pleads guilty to submitting $400,000 worth of fraudulent returns

August 30, 2023 6:49 am CNN Newsource

By Brendan Kirby Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — A tax preparer pleaded guilty to fraud…

Authors Jesmyn Ward and James McBride are among the nominees for the 10th annual Kirkus Prizes

August 30, 2023 6:47 am Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — Novels by Jesmyn Ward and James McBride and story collections by Jamal Brinkley and Kelly Link are among the finalists for the…

Hurricane Idalia has intensified into a dangerous Category 4 hurricane

The ways Hurricane Idalia made history

August 30, 2023 6:40 am CNN

CNN By Mary Gilbert and Brandon Miller, CNN (CNN) — Hurricane Idalia has left its mark on history, proving to be a once-in-a-lifetime storm for…

Prince Harry addresses the competitors in the Netflix docuseries "Heart of Invictus."

Prince Harry uses his celebrity to champion ‘Heart of Invictus’

August 30, 2023 6:37 am CNN Newsource

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — There is a small strata of Hollywood deal-making where who’s behind a project – and with whom the…

Gabon’s wealthy, dynastic leader thought he could resist Africa’s trend of coups. He might be wrong

August 30, 2023 6:36 am Associated Press

By CARA ANNA Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The president of Gabon, Ali Bongo Ondimba, knew well the threat of military coups in his part…

2 years in prison for Burlington band teacher found guilty of relationship with minor

August 30, 2023 6:27 am CNN Newsource

By Web staff Click here for updates on this story BURLINGTON, Wisconsin (WDJT) — A Burlington band teacher found guilty…

Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Hera in the "Star Wars" series "Ahsoka."

‘Ahsoka’ takes a big jump toward its future in the action-packed third episode

August 30, 2023 6:26 am CNN Newsource

By Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — After a somewhat sluggish start, “Ahsoka” felt much more on target as its third episode continued to draw upon…

Shelby Township 10th grader publishes children’s book about overcoming nerves

August 30, 2023 6:19 am CNN Newsource

By LUKE LASTER Click here for updates on this story SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Michigan (WWJ) — “Started off as a doodle…

A German court denies weapons permit to a special forces soldier who served in Afghanistan

August 30, 2023 6:11 am Associated Press

BERLIN (AP) — A German court has ruled that a special forces soldier who believes he is at risk of attacks by jihadi extremists because he served…

Hurricane Idalia makes landfall in Florida as a dangerous Category 3 storm

August 30, 2023 6:05 am CNN

CNN, WKMG By Nouran Salahieh and Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — The center of Hurricane Idalia has slammed Florida’s Gulf Coast at dangerous Category…

The Great Pyrenees dog who fended off a pack of coyotes and was badly injured in the process is up for Farm Dog of the Year.

Big banner of Ethan the dog going up in downtown Louisville

August 30, 2023 6:05 am CNN Newsource

By Alex Suckow Click here for updates on this story LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (WLKY) — Ethan the dog is already a huge star…

Jenna Fountain carries a bucket to recover items in Port Arthur

How to get help, stay safe and protect your sanity after a devastating hurricane

August 30, 2023 5:58 am CNN Newsource

By Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — Hurricane victims returning to damaged houses face a torrent of challenges – if they’re lucky enough to have a…

Marion County residents fill sandbags, prepare for Idalia

August 30, 2023 5:56 am CNN Newsource

By Liv Johnson Click here for updates on this story MARION COUNTY, Florida (WESH) — People in Marion County are…

Warm words but little ‘real action’ as US commerce secretary ends China visit

August 30, 2023 5:56 am CNN Newsource

Analysis by Michelle Toh, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo urged American businesses to keep investing in China on…

Slidell teenager arrested, accused of waving gun during social media livestream

August 30, 2023 5:54 am CNN Newsource

By Bun Choum Click here for updates on this story SLIDELL, Louisiana (WDSU) — A Slidell teenager was arrested on Monday…

Anne Arundel County Public Schools sues social media companies

August 30, 2023 5:51 am CNN Newsource

By David Collins Click here for updates on this story GLEN BURNIE, Maryland (WBAL) — The Anne Arundel County Public…

In latest violence, Israeli police kill Palestinian teen assailant and West Bank bomb hurts Israelis

August 30, 2023 5:50 am Associated Press

By JOSEF FEDERMAN Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli police say they have shot and killed a 14-year-old Palestinian boy who stabbed a man in…

CNN names Mark Thompson, former BBC and New York Times executive, as its new leader

August 30, 2023 5:41 am Associated Press

By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A former chief executive of the BBC and The New York Times who says he sees opportunity in times of…

Month: August 2023