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Half-dozen hires still needed for Columbia recycling pickup to start back up

August 8, 2023 5:18 PM Lucas Geisler

Columbia Solid Waste needs to make at least six more hires before it can restart curbside recycling pickup, according to the department’s director.

Vehicles stranded, MBTA trolleys stopped as downpours bring flooding to Massachusetts

August 8, 2023 5:13 PM CNN Newsource

By Brianna Borghi, Phil Tenser Click here for updates on this story NEEDHAM, Massachusetts (WCVB) — Flooding struck in several Massachusetts communities during downpours on Tuesday, prompting the MBTA to halt service on the Green Line of the D Branch and, in some cases, stranding cars on flooded roadways. In addition to the risk of

A clerical error at the Polk County Treasurer's Office is causing an Ankeny woman to lose a tribute to her late husband. RaNae Ellett lost her husband

‘It’s the last thing I have of him’: Iowa woman loses tribute to husband due to clerical error

August 8, 2023 5:10 PM CNN Newsource

By Pepper Purpura Click here for updates on this story ANKENY, Iowa (KCCI) — A clerical error at the Polk County Treasurer’s Office is causing an Ankeny woman to lose a tribute to her late husband. RaNae Ellett lost her husband, Harry Earl Ellett Jr., also known as Mouse, in 2017. He had a custom

Astronauts get first look at the spacecraft that will fly them around the moon

August 8, 2023 5:08 PM Associated Press

By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The four astronauts assigned to fly around the moon next year have gotten their first look at their spacecraft. They inspected their Orion capsule during a visit to Florida’s Kennedy Space Center late Monday and Tuesday. NASA plans to send the U.S.-Canadian crew around

Federal judge orders Southwest Airlines attorneys to attend ‘religious-liberty training’ from conservative group

August 8, 2023 5:07 PM CNN Newsource

By Devan Cole, CNN Washington (CNN) — A federal judge in Texas on Monday ordered three attorneys for Southwest Airlines to attend “religious-liberty training” from a conservative legal advocacy group as punishment for allegedly violating his ruling in a religious discrimination case brought against the company by a fired flight attendant. The sanctions order handed

An up close look at 1 of 30 fallen power lines resting on top of a truck along Route 140. Dozens of drivers had to abandon their vehicles to get to safety. MDOT told WBAL it will be about 3 days before people can get their vehicles.

Dozens trapped in cars after poles snap on Route 140 in Maryland

August 8, 2023 5:04 PM CNN Newsource

By Kim Dacey, Breana Ross, Greg Ng Click here for updates on this story WESTMINSTER, Maryland (WBAL) — Monday’s storms brought down utility poles lining Maryland Route 140 in Westminster, trapping dozens of people in their cars and leaving behind extensive damage. Much of the damage centered around Route 140 in Westminster, where 30 high-voltage

Trump vows to keep campaigning on his criminal cases despite prosecutors seeking order to stop

August 8, 2023 5:04 PM Associated Press

By MICHELLE L. PRICE and HOLLY RAMER Associated Press WINDHAM, N.H. (AP) — Donald Trump is blasting special counsel Jack Smith and vowing to continue talking about his criminal cases even as prosecutors seek a protective order to limit the evidence that Trump and his team can share. Fresh off his latest indictment, Trump called

Former President Donald Trump arrives to board his plane at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on August 3 in Arlington

Judge schedules Friday hearing on protective order in election subversion case against Trump

August 8, 2023 5:03 PM CNN Newsource

By Tierney Sneed and Katelyn Polantz, CNN (CNN) — US District Judge Tanya Chutkan scheduled a hearing for Friday at 10 a.m. ET on the scope of a protective order – the rules imposed for the handling of evidence – in the special counsel’s election subversion case against former President Donald Trump. This would be

Giuliani still refuses to say he should be held liable after conceding he defamed Georgia election workers

August 8, 2023 4:58 PM CNN Newsource

By Katelyn Polantz, CNN Reporter, Crime and Justice (CNN) — Rudy Giuliani still refuses to concede that he should be held liable for the harm he may have caused two Georgia election workers after the 2020 election – even though he has acknowledged he made false and defamatory statements about them, according to a new

A morning swim during hazardous conditions in Lake Michigan on Sunday turned into a dramatic

Hazardous Lake Michigan conditions put even first responders in danger during rescue

August 8, 2023 4:57 PM CNN Newsource

By Megan Hickey Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — A morning swim during hazardous conditions in Lake Michigan on Sunday turned into a dramatic, large-scale rescue that also put first responders in danger. A Beach Hazard Warning was in effect at the time of the rescue. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey

Hazardous Lake Michigan conditions put even first responders in danger during rescue

August 8, 2023 4:57 PM CNN

WBBM By Megan Hickey Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — A morning swim during hazardous conditions in Lake Michigan on Sunday turned into a dramatic, large-scale rescue that also put first responders in danger. A Beach Hazard Warning was in effect at the time of the rescue. CBS 2 Investigator Megan

A New Mexico State Police officer is being called a hero after saving the life of a newborn baby. It was around 10:45 p.m. on July 24 when Officer Ismael Perez tried to conduct a traffic stop in Deming.

‘Keep crying for me’: NMSP officer saves newborn baby

August 8, 2023 4:57 PM CNN Newsource

By Sasha Lenninger Click here for updates on this story DEMING, New Mexico (KOAT) — A New Mexico State Police officer is being called a hero after saving the life of a newborn baby. It was around 10:45 p.m. on July 24 when Officer Ismael Perez tried to conduct a traffic stop in Deming. “I

Wisconsin AG asks judge to declare the state’s 1849 abortion ban unenforceable

August 8, 2023 4:56 PM CNN Newsource

By Amy Fleury Click here for updates on this story MADISON, Wisconsin (WISN) — Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul is asking a Dane County Circuit Court judge to quickly rule the state’s 1849 abortion ban is unenforceable. Last month, Judge Diane Schlipper said she doesn’t believe the 1849 law being challenged actually bans abortions but

Air Force veteran Tony Grady joins Nevada’s crowded Senate GOP field, which includes former ally

August 8, 2023 4:53 PM Associated Press

By GABE STERN Associated Press/Report for America RENO, Nev. (AP) — Retired Air Force Lt. Col. and former Lt. Gov. candidate Tony Grady announced his bid for U.S. Senate on Tuesday, joining an increasingly crowded GOP field hoping to unseat Democrat Jacky Rosen in what will be one of the most closely watched Senate races

Monroe Street in Jefferson City to close near hospital next week for construction

August 8, 2023 4:52 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A portion of Monroe Street in Jefferson City near Capital Region Medical Center will close next week for construction, according to a Tuesday press release from the City. Monroe Street will be closed 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14-Friday, Aug. 18, between Case and Woodlawn avenues. The street will reopen each

A 6-year-old said ‘I did it’ after shooting his teacher at Virginia school, warrants say

August 8, 2023 4:51 PM Associated Press

By BEN FINLEY Associated Press NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) — Recently unsealed search warrants describe the moments after a 6-year-old shot his teacher in Virginia. The warrants quote a reading specialist who ran into the classroom after the shooting and restrained the boy. The warrants say the child made statements including “I shot that (expletive)

The annual sale and hiring of slaves at Montgomery

Alabama brawl turns spotlight on Montgomery’s racial history

August 8, 2023 4:46 PM CNN Newsource

By Nicquel Terry Ellis and Chandelis Duster, CNN (CNN) — Viral video of a chaotic brawl along Montgomery, Alabama’s riverfront has renewed national conversations about racial tensions in America. A fight between a group of White boaters and a Black co-captain of a riverboat escalated into a melee Saturday when a group of bystanders joined

Officials with the city of Anderson Fire Department responded to a call on Arnold Drive about an entrapment. According to Chief Charlie King

‘It’s just tragic’: Tree falls during severe weather in Anderson County, killing Upstate teen, officials say

August 8, 2023 4:46 PM CNN Newsource

By Carlos Cristian Flores Click here for updates on this story ANDERSON, South Carolina (WYFF) — It was fast-paced, nonstop, and in this case, a deadly wave of storms Monday. Officials with the city of Anderson Fire Department responded to a call on Arnold Drive around 5 p.m. about an entrapment. According to Chief Charlie

Qualifying for a mortgage is getting harder, as credit availability is the tightest in a decade

August 8, 2023 4:45 PM CNN Newsource

By Anna Bahney, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — Available credit for mortgages tightened in July, falling to its lowest level in a decade for potential home buyers, according to a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association released Tuesday that analyzes data from ICE Mortgage Technology. MBA’s monthly index fell by 0.3% to 96.3 in July,

FBI accuses indicted Air National Guardsman of sharing classified information with someone living in a foreign country

August 8, 2023 4:44 PM CNN Newsource

By Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — Recently filed court documents allege that Jack Teixeira, the Air National Guardsman accused of leaking classified intelligence online, knowingly shared classified information with at least one person appearing to reside in a foreign country. According to a sworn statement by an FBI agent who investigated Teixeira, the 21-year-old shared

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