August 2023

Iowa agency rules finds deaths of 3 men in Iowa building collapse were accidental

August 1, 2023 9:16 am Associated Press

DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — Iowa’s health agency has determined that the deaths of three men crushed in the collapse of a downtown Davenport building…

Northwestern enlists Loretta Lynch to lead review of athletics department accountability mechanisms in wake of hazing lawsuits

August 1, 2023 9:12 am CNN Newsource

By Virginia Langmaid, CNN (CNN) — Northwestern University announced Tuesday an independent review of the school’s accountability mechanisms…

Most of the tents are gone on 16th Street and National Avenue. ABC 10News Anchor Aaron Dickens spoke to a woman who was the only one left on the block.

Homeless woman ‘not leaving’ amid tent ban

August 1, 2023 9:12 am CNN Newsource

By Aaron Dickens Click here for updates on this story SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — Most of the tents are gone on 16th Street and…

3 US Marines died of carbon monoxide poisoning in a car. Vehicle experts explain how that can happen

August 1, 2023 9:09 am Associated Press

By HANNAH SCHOENBAUM Associated Press/Report for America RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The deaths of three U.S. Marines who suffered carbon monoxide…

Super Bowl winner Bruce Collie’s daughter is among 4 killed in Wisconsin aircraft crashes

August 1, 2023 9:08 am Associated Press

By HARM VENHUIZEN Associated Press/Report for America MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Organizers of a Wisconsin aircraft convention say the daughter of…

Suspected militant attack in Yemen kills 5 troops loyal to secessionist group, spokesperson says

August 1, 2023 9:07 am Associated Press

By AHMED AL-HAJ Associated Press SANAA, Yemen (AP) — A military spokesman says that a suspected militant attack in southern Yemen has killed at…

Melissa Tamayo tells ABC15 that a hit-and-run driver slammed into the wall surrounding the front of her home last month. The suspect fled the scene

Business owner steps up for mother of two after car crashes into home

August 1, 2023 9:07 am CNN Newsource

By Cameron Polom Click here for updates on this story PHOENIX (KNXV) — Melissa Tamayo tells ABC15 that a hit-and-run…

If you’re heading out to the Salt River anytime soon

Arizona tubing company bans marshmallows due to littering

August 1, 2023 9:02 am CNN Newsource

By Elenee Dao Click here for updates on this story MESA, Arizona (KNXV) — If you’re heading out to the Salt River…

Oregon College Savings Plan celebrates success of Baby Grad, Kinder Grad outreach programs

August 1, 2023 8:49 am KTVZ news sources

The Oregon College Savings Plan, a program of the Oregon State Treasury, is celebrating the success of its community outreach programs, Baby…

As climate change leads to more and wetter storms, cholera cases are on the rise

August 1, 2023 8:41 am Associated Press

By BLANCA BEGERT, Grist As the planet warms thanks to climate change, tropical storms are becoming more frequent, more powerful, and wetter. The…

Areas shaded in red show where temperatures are forecast above 90 degrees Friday.

Phoenix just endured the hottest month for any US city as historic heat streak comes to an end

August 1, 2023 8:37 am CNN Newsource

By Jennifer Gray, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — One of the most exceptional heat streaks in US history finally ended Monday when Phoenix’s high…

Tiger Woods joins PGA Tour board and throws support behind Commissioner Jay Monahan

August 1, 2023 8:29 am Associated Press

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Tiger Woods has joined the PGA Tour policy board for the first time in his 27 years, giving Commissioner Jay Monahan…

A Tesla Model Y is seen on a Tesla car lot.

Safety regulators investigating steering on some Tesla models

August 1, 2023 8:21 am CNN Newsource

By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN Business (CNN) — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating new Tesla Model 3 sedans and…

Crews balance firefighting and protecting a fragile ecosystem in containing California-Nevada blaze

August 1, 2023 8:19 am Associated Press

By TY O’NEIL, STEFANIE DAZIO and RIO YAMAT MOJAVE NATIONAL PRESERVE, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters battling a massive blaze in California’s…

Bond is denied for South Carolina woman accused of killing newlywed bride in drunken crash

August 1, 2023 8:13 am Associated Press

By JAMES POLLARD Associated Press/Report for America The South Carolina woman accused of killing a newlywed bride when she drunkenly slammed her car…

Pulled out to sea by current, swimmer is rescued after treading water for 5 hours

August 1, 2023 8:09 am Associated Press

JULIE WALKER and KAREN MATTHEWS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A swimmer who got swept out to sea by a powerful current was rescued off New…

Ukrainians have been pleading with Western allies to supply them with F-16 jets to be able to fend off Russian attack aircraft and better protect their skies

F-16 questions remain as Ukrainian pilots set to start training this month

August 1, 2023 8:08 am CNN Newsource

By Natasha Bertrand and Jennifer Hansler, CNN Washington (CNN) — The US is still waiting for European officials to submit a final plan for…

Democratic lawmakers slam the lack of attorney access for asylum seekers in Border Patrol custody

August 1, 2023 8:01 am Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Dozens of Democratic members of Congress are asking the Biden administration to end expedited screening of asylum seekers in…

The US lacks that 2019 magic at this Women’s World Cup

August 1, 2023 7:59 am Associated Press

By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer The United States is clearly not the dominant team that won the 2019 Women’s World Cup. The Americans have…

New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver still hospitalized, Scutari is acting governor

August 1, 2023 7:49 am Associated Press

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver remained unable to carry out her duties as acting governor on Tuesday after she was…

Month: August 2023