August 2024

Governor Gavin Newsom wants California to create 2.5 million new homes by 2030 amid a housing crisis that is affecting our economy.

California Department of Education offers up 75,000 acres of land to tackle housing, teacher crises

August 19, 2024 6:48 PM CNN Newsource

By Rachel Wulff Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO (KOVR) — The California Department of Education is…

Chicago police secure fencing after a breach in the security barrier ahead of the Democratic National Convention on August 19

Four arrested after fence breach at DNC, Chicago police says

August 19, 2024 6:45 PM CNN Newsource

By Michael Williams, Jamiel Lynch and Joe Sutton, CNN (CNN) — Four people were arrested after breaching a security fence near the United Center…

New fencing goes up outside DNC a day after pro-Palestinian protesters breach outer barrier

August 19, 2024 6:45 PM CNN

CNN By Eric Levenson and Bill Kirkos, CNN (CNN) — Chicago crews installed an additional line of security fences outside the Democratic National…

Father’s body recovered after child rescued from American River

August 19, 2024 6:43 PM CNN Newsource

By Shelby Reilly, Richard Ramos Click here for updates on this story PLACER COUNTY, California (KOVR) — A family trip…

Judge shuts down Hunter Biden’s attempt to use dismissal of Trump’s documents case to get his own tax case dismissed

August 19, 2024 6:38 PM CNN Newsource

By Marshall Cohen, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge Monday shut down Hunter Biden’s attempt to use the controversial ruling that ended Donald…

A settlement has been reached in the D'Vontaye Mitchell case and a criminal trial is in the works.

Settlement reached between Hyatt Hotel and D’Vontaye Mitchell’s family; jury trial to take place

August 19, 2024 6:33 PM CNN Newsource

By Kathryn Merck Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — A settlement has been reached in the…

Settlement reached between Hyatt Hotel and D’Vontaye Mitchell’s family; jury trial to take place

August 19, 2024 6:33 PM CNN

WDJT, SULTON LAW FIRM, FAMILY PHOTO, CNN By Kathryn Merck Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — A…

The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers held several public meetings in Western New York to discuss the clean-up process and transport of the radioactive material to the landfill on I-94 and Belleville Road.

Radioactive waste from the creation of the atomic bomb during World War II heading to Michigan

August 19, 2024 6:21 PM CNN Newsource

By Andres Gutierrez Click here for updates on this story VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Michigan (WWJ) — Radioactive waste from…

4 children in stolen vehicle shot, police say

August 19, 2024 6:14 PM CNN Newsource

By Beret Leone, WCCO Staff Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Four children in a stolen vehicle…

4 children in stolen vehicle shot, police say

August 19, 2024 6:14 PM CNN

WCCO By Beret Leone, WCCO Staff Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Four children in a stolen…

Dionne Mack selected to be El Paso’s next city manager

August 19, 2024 6:09 PM Tony Gutierrez, Andrew J. Polk

Update: City Council voted 6-2 to make Mack the next city manager. Dionne Mack, who already worked for the City as Deputy City Manager for Quality of…

Thousands of South Florida condo owners forced to sell due to rising costs

August 19, 2024 6:09 PM CNN Newsource

By Joe Gorchow Click here for updates on this story MIAMI (WFOR) — South Florida faces a condo crisis as thousands of…

Disabled veteran continues to seek answers from VA after years of neurological complications

August 19, 2024 6:08 PM Jason McNabb

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The family of a young veteran suffering from major health complications is desperate for help after they say the VA…

Democrats approve a platform that mentions Biden’s ‘second term’ despite his making way for Harris

August 19, 2024 6:03 PM Associated Press

Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Delegates at the Democratic National Convention voted Monday night to approve their 2024 party platform, which lays…

Cada vez son más los estadounidenses preocupados por perder su empleo

August 19, 2024 5:59 PM CNN Newsource

Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — El estado del mercado laboral estadounidense está cambiando, el crecimiento del empleo se está desacelerando y…

Missouri now requires proof of surgery or court order for gender changes on IDs

August 19, 2024 5:57 PM Associated Press

Associated Press COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri residents now must provide proof of gender-affirmation surgery or a court order to update their…

Nicaragua obliga a cerrar 1.500 grupos eclesiásticos y de la sociedad civil

August 19, 2024 5:57 PM CNN Newsource

Belén Liotti (CNN) –– Nicaragua revocó el registro de 1.500 organizaciones sin fines de lucro. Esta es la medida más reciente de una ofensiva…

"The caller ID said that it was the Baltimore County Sheriff's Department

Impersonation scam from fake police officer costs woman thousands

August 19, 2024 5:55 PM CNN

WJZ By Cristina Mendez Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WJZ) — One scam phone call could shake your…

Impersonation scam from fake police officer costs woman thousands

August 19, 2024 5:55 PM CNN Newsource

By Cristina Mendez Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WJZ) — One scam phone call could shake your…

Parents of Texas high school shooter found not liable for negligence in civil trial

August 19, 2024 5:44 PM CNN Newsource

By Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — A Texas jury found the parents of a school shooter not liable for negligence on Monday in a civil trial brought in…

Betty Jean Hall, advocate who paved the way for women to enter coal mining workforce, dies at 78

August 19, 2024 5:43 PM Associated Press

Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Betty Jean Hall, an Appalachian attorney and federal administrative judge who paved the way for women to…

Jury finds parents of Texas student accused of killing 10 people in 2018 school shooting not negligent

August 19, 2024 5:37 PM Associated Press

GALVESTON, Texas (AP) — Jury finds parents of Texas student accused of killing 10 people in 2018 school shooting not…

DNC panelists discuss war in Gaza as Harris tries to ease tension with pro-Palestinian activists

August 19, 2024 5:28 PM Associated Press

Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — The Democratic Party has been riven for months by the war in Gaza, giving rise to a protest movement that…

East Palestine residents want more time and information before deciding to accept $600M settlement

August 19, 2024 5:28 PM Associated Press

Associated Press Some East Palestine residents want more time and more information before they have to decide by a deadline this week whether to…

Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to supporters in Raleigh

Kamala Harris begins standard planning for presidential transition

August 19, 2024 5:19 PM CNN Newsource

By Edward-Isaac Dovere, CNN (CNN) — Kamala Harris filed paperwork Monday morning to begin planning for a potential presidential transition…

Two 18-year-olds charged with murder of former ‘General Hospital’ actor Johnny Wactor

August 19, 2024 5:10 PM Associated Press

AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two 18-year-old men have been charged with murder in the killing of former “General Hospital” actor…

"I don't think he should get away with a plea deal

George Santos’ former constituents in New York’s 3rd Congressional District sound off on plea deal

August 19, 2024 5:03 PM CNN Newsource

By Lisa Rozner Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS/WLNY) — George Santos’ former constituents in…

George Santos’ former constituents in New York’s 3rd Congressional District sound off on plea deal

August 19, 2024 5:03 PM CNN

WLNY By Lisa Rozner Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS/WLNY) — George Santos’ former…

Photographer Dominic DeMasi was across the river and heard the mother's screams.

Boston Duck Tour boat crew rescues boy and father after fall into Charles River

August 19, 2024 4:52 PM CNN

WBZ By Neal Riley, Kristina Rex Click here for updates on this story CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts (WBZ) — A Boston Duck…

Boston Duck Tour boat crew rescues boy and father after fall into Charles River

August 19, 2024 4:52 PM CNN Newsource

By Neal Riley, Kristina Rex Click here for updates on this story CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts (WBZ) — A Boston Duck Tour…

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