WATCH: President Biden addresses nation on Afghanistan
His remarks come amid reports of chaos on the ground in the capital Kabul as Afghans try to get out of the country amid fears of the repressive Taliban regime.
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Killer whale dies suddenly at SeaWorld San Diego
SAN DIEGO (AP) — A killer whale has died unexpectedly at SeaWorld San Diego and the reason is not yet known. The aquarium and theme park says in a statement that the 6-year-old female orca named Amaya died Thursday and the cause of death will not be known until results of a post-mortem examination are
Continue Reading Top Russian independent TV station branded a ‘foreign agent’
By VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV Associated Press MOSCOW (AP) — Russian authorities have designated a top independent TV channel as a “foreign agent,” intensifying pressure on critical media ahead of next month’s parliamentary election. The Justice Ministry announced Friday that the Dozhd (Rain) TV channel and the Vazhnye Istorii (Importrant Stories) investigative online outlet have been added
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Biden backs end to wolf protections but hunting worries grow
By MATTHEW BROWN and JOHN FLESHER Associated Press FARIBAULT, Minn. (AP) — President Joe Biden’s administration is sticking by former President Donald Trump’s decision to lift protections for gray wolves across most of the U.S. But a top federal wildlife official on Friday told The Associated Press there is growing concern over aggressive hunting and
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One in custody after chase ends in north Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One person is in custody after a chase ended in north Columbia. The Boone County Sheriff’s Department said it tried pulling over a driver Friday morning just before 9 a.m. for a registration violation at Creasy Springs Road just north of Columbia. A sergeant with the department said the driver did not
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Iowa man sues Nebraska sheriff after pepper ball blinded him
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — An Iowa man has sued an eastern Nebraska county, its sheriff and several deputies, saying their lack of training led one of the deputies to shoot him in the eye with a pepper ball during a protest last year. The Omaha World-Herald reports that 24-year-old Adam Keup, of Council Bluffs, Iowa,
Continue Reading US imposes limited sanctions over Russian gas pipeline
By MATTHEW LEE AP Diplomatic Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has imposed new sanctions on three Russian ships and companies involved in constructing a controversial gas pipeline from Russia to Europe. The move comes as lawmakers from both parties criticize the administration for not doing enough to halt the Nord Stream 2 project.
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Florida Board of Education orders Broward, Alachua counties to allow mask opt-out in 48 hours or start losing funding
By Mallory Simon, Leyla Santiago and Sara Weisfeldt, CNN The Florida State Board of Education has sent an order to Broward and Alachua counties’ school board officials stating that they have 48 hours to comply with the state’s wishes to allow an opt-out option for masks or the state will begin withholding funds, according to
Continue Reading Florida Board of Education orders Broward, Alachua counties to allow mask opt-out in 48 hours or start losing funding
By Mallory Simon, Leyla Santiago and Sara Weisfeldt, CNN The Florida State Board of Education has sent an order to Broward and Alachua counties’ school board officials stating that they have 48 hours to comply with the state’s wishes to allow an opt-out option for masks or the state will begin withholding funds, according to
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Jefferson City man indicted in alleged conspiracy to steal and sell military equipment
Brandon Schulte, 43, was among the men indicted by a federal grand jury Thursday on charges that they conspired to steal and sell military uniforms, tactical robots, high-frequency radios and other equipment, according to a news release from the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Illinois. Jody “Joe” Stambaugh, 50, of Nashville, Illinois, and Gary Stambaugh, 77, of Fayetteville, Ill., were also indicted.
Continue Reading Scott Smith, AP reporter in Venezuela, dies at 50
By JOSHUA GOODMAN Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — Scott Smith, a correspondent for The Associated Press who traveled across Venezuela to document personal stories of desperation and hope in the troubled country, has died. He was 50. Smith was diagnosed in February with brain cancer and was flown by medevac from Venezuela in a rare
Continue Reading US appeals court refuses to end CDC’s eviction moratorium
By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and GARY FIELDS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court says a pause on evictions designed to curb the spread of the coronavirus can remain in place for now. A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia rejected a bid by Alabama and
Continue Reading Some governors use federal virus aid to expand school choice
By GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press Some Republican governors are using federal pandemic assistance to promote school choice programs, including charter schools and vouchers for private schools. The money comes with few strings attached, and it lets them sidestep legislative approval. In Tennessee, the governor used some of the money to help launch new charter schools
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Georgia’s governor signs order letting businesses ignore local Covid-19 rules
By Devon M. Sayers, Rebekah Riess and Jason Hanna, CNN Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed an executive order Thursday allowing businesses to disregard local rules regarding Covid-19 — a move decried by Democrats, as coronavirus cases in the state rise. It was not immediately clear what impact the order would have on current local ordinances,
Continue ReadingBeslan School Siege Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the Beslan School Siege. On September 1, 2004, armed Chechen rebels took approximately 1,200 children and adults hostage at a school in Beslan, North Ossetia, Russia, at approximately 9 a.m. local time. The siege ended on September 3, 2004, with more than 330 killed, including 186 children, and
Continue ReadingLabor Day Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at Labor Day, a legal holiday celebrated in the United States and Puerto Rico to honor working people. In 2022, Labor Day is on September 5. Facts Labor Day is celebrated on the first Monday in September. In many other countries, May Day (May 1st) is the day working
Continue Reading Georgia’s governor signs order letting businesses ignore local Covid-19 rules
By Devon M. Sayers, Rebekah Riess and Jason Hanna, CNN Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed an executive order Thursday allowing businesses to disregard local rules regarding Covid-19 — a move decried by Democrats, as coronavirus cases in the state rise. It was not immediately clear what impact the order would have on current local ordinances,
Continue ReadingFundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (FLDS), a religious sect that broke away from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, also known as the Mormon Church, over the practice of polygamy. 2002-present – Warren Jeffs is the spiritual leader of the FLDS.
Continue Reading Biden postpones Friday plan to head to Delaware home
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says President Joe Biden has postponed plans to head to his Delaware home on Friday and instead will spend the night in Washington. The White House announced the schedule change hours before Biden spoke about the chaotic evacuation of American citizens and allies from
Continue Reading Winnebago moves headquarters from Iowa to Minnesota
By DAVID PITT Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Recreational vehicle and boat manufacturer Winnebago Industries is moving its corporate headquarters from Iowa to Minnesota. The company has been based in Forest City, Iowa, since its founding in 1958. It said Thursday that the official shift to Eden Prairie, Minnesota will be effective Dec.
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