August 2023

North Carolina hit-and-run that injured 6 migrant workers was accidental, police say

August 1, 2023 2:44 pm Associated Press

LINCOLNTON, N.C. (AP) — Police have determined that a car crash that injured a group of migrant workers in North Carolina was accidental, but the…

‘Kia Challenge’ from TikTok has sparked string of car thefts, police say

August 1, 2023 2:42 pm CNN Newsource

By WLOS Staff Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — Asheville police are sounding the…

BNSF train engineers offered paid sick time and better schedules in new deal

August 1, 2023 2:41 pm Associated Press

By JOSH FUNK AP Business Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Roughly 7,500 BNSF train engineers may get up to eight days of paid sick time and more…

Donald Trump Fast Facts

August 1, 2023 2:41 pm CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Donald Trump, the 45th president of the United States. Personal Birth date: June…

READ: Trump indictment in 2020 election and Jan. 6 probe

August 1, 2023 2:41 pm CNN Newsource

By CNN staff (CNN) — A federal grand jury has indicted former President Donald Trump in special counsel Jack Smith’s investigation into…

A homeowner raised concerns about speeding cars then one nearly hit his home

August 1, 2023 2:38 pm CNN Newsource

By Jennifer Kovaleski Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WMAR) — A Sykesville homeowner wants the speed…

A view of the United States Capitol in Washington

Fitch downgrades US debt on debt ceiling drama and governance worries

August 1, 2023 2:36 pm CNN Newsource

By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN (CNN) — Fitch Ratings downgraded its US debt rating on Tuesday from the highest AAA rating to AA+, citing “a…

COCC Foundation’s scholarship fund at record $1.9 million for 2023-24

August 1, 2023 2:36 pm KTVZ news sources

Beginning Tuesday, the Central Oregon Community College Foundation is awarding $1.9 million in scholarships for the coming 2023-24 academic year,…

More cougar sightings reported at Oregon Coast

August 1, 2023 2:31 pm CNN Newsource

By FOX 12 Staff Click here for updates on this story CANNON BEACH, Oregon (KPTV) — Two cougar sightings were reported near Cannon Beach over…

FDA, DEA call on drugmakers to boost manufacturing amid ongoing shortage of prescription stimulants

August 1, 2023 2:29 pm CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Amid an ongoing shortage of prescription stimulants in the US, federal agencies are calling on drugmakers to…

A flight simulator at a college in Queens is helping to train the next generation of pilots and air traffic controllers at a time when airlines are dealing with pilot shortages that have led to countless delays for travelers.

College’s flight simulator training next generation of pilots, air traffic controllers

August 1, 2023 2:26 pm CNN Newsource

By Anthony Carlo Click here for updates on this story QUEENS, New York (WABC) — A flight simulator at a college in…

Former President Donald Trump speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor

Donald Trump has been indicted in special counsel’s 2020 election interference probe

August 1, 2023 2:24 pm CNN Newsource

By Tierney Sneed, Holmes Lybrand, Marshall Cohen, Zachary Cohen, Devan Cole, Hannah Rabinowitz, Katelyn Polantz and Casey Gannon, CNN (CNN) —…

A new report says Central Florida has one of the highest rates of leprosy in the US.

Central Florida is a hot spot for leprosy, report says

August 1, 2023 2:22 pm CNN Newsource

By Giri Viswanathan, CNN (CNN) — When a 54-year-old landscaper came into an Orlando dermatology clinic with a splotchy, painful rash, Dr. Rajiv…

Recreational marijuana is now legal in Minnesota, but the state is still working out retail sales

August 1, 2023 2:22 pm Associated Press

By TRISHA AHMED Associated Press/Report for America MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota’s legalization of recreational marijuana went into effect…

Flights cancelled for 2 hours at South Carolina airport due to helicopter crash; pilot survives

August 1, 2023 2:22 pm Associated Press

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A helicopter belonging to a county sheriff’s office crashed near the Charleston International Airport in South Carolina,…

How doctors are using AI to give paralyzed Long Island man new lease on life

August 1, 2023 2:22 pm CNN Newsource

By Chanteé Lans Click here for updates on this story LONG ISLAND, New York (WABC) — Keith Thomas of Massapequa, a…

Estate of Henrietta Lacks reaches settlement with biotech company for nonconsensual use of her cells in medical research

August 1, 2023 2:20 pm CNN Newsource

By Justin Gamble, CNN (CNN) — The family of Henrietta Lacks, a Black woman whose cells have been used for scientific research for decades,…

Northwestern hires former Attorney General Loretta Lynch to investigate athletic department

August 1, 2023 2:16 pm Associated Press

By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer Northwestern has hired former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch to lead an investigation into the culture of…

Major US pharmacy chains begin to roll out flu and RSV vaccine appointments ahead of fall respiratory virus season.

Vaccines for flu and RSV now available ahead of fall virus season

August 1, 2023 2:14 pm CNN Newsource

By Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — With the fall respiratory virus season just around the corner, major US pharmacy chains have begun rolling out flu…

Aaron Hernandez’s brother threatened to kill wife while struggling with mental health, police say

August 1, 2023 2:14 pm Associated Press

By PAT EATON-ROBB AP Sports Writer NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (AP) — New details have emerged in the alleged threat cases in Connecticut against Dennis…

Month: August 2023