Wildfires blasting through West draw states to lend support; Bootleg 42% contained
Out-of-state crews are heading to Montana to battle a blaze that injured five firefighters as the West struggles with a series of fires that have…
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Low oxygen levels off coast raise fears of marine ‘dead zones’
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Low oxygen levels measured off the coast of Oregon and Washington are raising concerns of large “dead zones” that could…
Continue ReadingColorado 10-year-old dies as health officials investigate plague activity
By Dakin Andone, CNN The death of a 10-year-old in Colorado has been linked to plague as state health officials warn they are investigating reports…
Continue ReadingAn airport piano player earned $60,000 in tips after a stranger shared videos of him on Instagram
By Alaa Elassar, CNN When Tonee “Valentine” Carter sits in front of a piano, his fingers take on a life of their own, dancing across the…
Continue ReadingGeorgia police make arrest in 1988 murder of 8-year-old Joshua Harmon
By Melissa Alonso and Dakin Andone, CNN Georgia police have arrested and charged a man with the 1988 murder of 8-year-old Joshua Harmon after a…
Continue ReadingAcid-shooting whip scorpions are roaming a national park in Texas
By Rachel Trent, CNN Some freaky-looking creatures are out looking for mates this summer. And no, we’re not talking about the contestants on…
Continue ReadingAuthorities in this community say they’re facing a gun violence ‘crisis.’ They’re asking residents for help
By Christina Maxouris, CNN Photographs by Elijah Nouvelage for CNN Saleemah Graham-Fleming had been told she wouldn’t be able to have children.…
Continue ReadingVaccines are a ‘personal decision,’ Hillsong Church founder says after congregant refuses shot and dies of Covid-19
By Paul P. Murphy, CNN The founder of the multinational Hillsong Church told CNN that Covid-19 vaccines are a “personal decision for each…
Continue ReadingSecrets of Mars’ core revealed for the first time
By Ashley Strickland, CNN Have you ever spotted another planet in the sky? It’s a celestial thrill without compare. The first time I spied…
Continue ReadingThousands join Pride event in Hungary as LGBTQ people face growing hostility
By Saskya Vandoorne, Melissa Bell and Kara Fox, CNN Some 30,000 people have joined the annual Pride celebrations in Budapest on Saturday, organizers…
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Simone Biles, Jade Carey among five gymnasts who may debut new skills in Tokyo
Simone Biles, Jade Carey among gymnasts who may debut skills in…
Continue ReadingA Missouri hospital just hit its all-time high for Covid cases. But the county fair that attracts thousands won’t be canceled
The US is now averaging more than 43,000 cases of Covid-19 a day as the Delta variant fuels a 65% jump in cases. CNN’s Polo Sandoval…
Continue ReadingBoosters, masks and mandates: Biden’s team sorts through options for containing Covid surge among unvaccinated Americans
By Kevin Liptak, CNN The Biden administration is debating a series of steps to further contain the Covid-19 pandemic, which, after 18 months, is…
Continue ReadingDEA agents seize cocaine disguised as a cake
Alaa Elassar, CNN A man and woman were arrested in Maine following the discovery of cocaine disguised as a cake in their vehicle, according to the…
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Sweden doubles up Australia, stays perfect in women’s soccer
Sweden built on its tournament-opening defeat of Team USA when it handed Australia 4-2 loss in a terrific women’s soccer match at Saitama Stadium on…
Continue ReadingMiami-Dade police to take over search efforts at the Surfside condo building collapse site
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN Firefighters are turning over the search and recovery efforts at the Surfside condo building collapse to the Miami-Dade Police…
Continue ReadingA Missouri hospital just hit its all-time high for Covid cases. But the county fair that attracts thousands won’t be canceled
By Neelam Bohra and Christina Zdanowicz, CNN Amy Tignor remembers the crowds that attended the Ozark Empire Fair’s rides, concerts and…
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Small fire at SE Bend assisted living facility traced to improperly discarded cigarette
A small fire that broke out Friday evening on the balcony of a southeast Bend assisted living facility prompted the start of residents’…
Continue ReadingFire whirls, ‘pyro’ clouds, and hazy skies: Extreme fire behavior is a preview of what’s to come
By Rachel Ramirez, CNN Dozens of wildfires currently blazing across the West have been exhibiting extreme fire behavior: demonstrating alarming…
Continue ReadingCovid-19 hospitalizations in Los Angeles County more than doubled in 2 weeks
By Travis Caldwell, Paul Vercammen and Christina Maxouris, CNN In Los Angeles County, which was crushed during the winter surge of the coronavirus,…
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