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Storm Henri Drenches The Northeast As It Moves Inland
Sunday, August 22, 2021
Henri was downgraded to a tropical depression Sunday night after knocking out power in over 100,000 homes, stretching from New York to Rhode Island.
At Least 8 Killed And Dozens Missing In Tennessee Flooding
Saturday, August 21, 2021
Heavy rainfall in several Middle Tennessee counties on Saturday prompted water rescues, road closures and communications disruptions. More than 30 people have been reported missing.
Rev. Jesse Jackson And His Wife Are Hospitalized For COVID-19
Saturday, August 21, 2021
The civil rights leader, who is vaccinated against the virus, has advocated for COVID-19 vaccines for Black people. Despite having been diagnosed for Parkinson's disease, Jackson has remained active.
Country Singer Tom T. Hall, Writer Of 'Harper Valley PTA,' Dies At 85
Saturday, August 21, 2021
He was known as "The Storyteller" for his unadorned yet incisive lyrics. Hall composed hundreds of songs and sang about life's simple joys as country music's consummate blue-collar bard.
57 Hospitalized After Tour Bus Crashes On NY Thruway
Sunday, August 15, 2021
All people aboard the Niagara Falls-bound bus were taken to hospitals for injuries ranging from minor to serious, state police said.
2 Coaches Charged With Murder After A High Schooler Suffered Heat Stroke And Died
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
A grand jury in Georgia has charged the coaches with murder and child cruelty in the death of a 16-year-old basketball player who died after practicing outdoors in nearly 100-degree weather.
Watch Live: Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul Speaks Ahead Of Replacing Gov. Cuomo
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
Hochul will take the helm of New York’s highest office in 13 days, becoming the state's first female governor, after Gov. Cuomo's resignation over multiple sexual harassment allegations.
Time's Up Leader Resigns After Criticism Over Cuomo Ties
Monday, August 09, 2021
Time's Up leader Roberta Kaplan resigned Monday over fallout from her work advising Gov. Andrew Cuomo's administration after allegations of sexual harassment.
The Taliban Have Claimed Yet Another Provincial Capital, As Their Offensive Pushes On
Monday, August 09, 2021
As U.S. forces finalize their exit from Afghanistan, the Taliban are turning their guns on provincial capitals after taking large swaths of land in the mostly rural countryside.
Markie Post, Who Was Known For Her Role On 'Night Court,' Has Died At Age 70
Monday, August 09, 2021
Post was a longtime television regular who appeared in shows from "Cheers" to "Scrubs." But she was best known for her seven-season run as the public defender on NBC's "Night Court."
Andrew Cuomo's Top Aide Resigns After The Governor Is Accused of Sexual Harassment
Monday, August 09, 2021
Melissa DeRosa, secretary to the governor, quit her post a week after a state attorney general report found that Cuomo sexually harassed 11 women.
Senators Push Infrastructure Bill A Step Closer To Passage
Monday, August 09, 2021
Senators hoisted the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package over another hurdle late Sunday, despite a few holdouts trying to derail one of President Biden's top priorities.
Kool & The Gang Co-Founder Dennis 'Dee Tee' Thomas Has Died At Age 70
Saturday, August 07, 2021
Thomas, a founding member of the long-running band known for soul-funk hits like "Celebration," played a trio of instruments and served as the Gang's emcee.
Thousands Are Evacuated As Fires Rampage Through Forests In Greece
Saturday, August 07, 2021
Thousands of residents and vacationers have fled by land and by sea as firefighters and volunteers battled through the night. It comes during the country's worst heat wave in three decades.
The U.S. Is Now Averaging 100,000 New COVID-19 Infections A Day
Saturday, August 07, 2021
The U.S. was averaging about 11,000 cases a day in late June. It's now averaging 100,000 new COVID-19 infections a day, returning to a milestone last seen during the winter surge.
The Dixie Fire Explodes To Become The 3rd-Largest Wildfire In California's History
Friday, August 06, 2021
The fire raging in Northern California was whipped up by high temperatures and strong winds. It incinerated much of the Gold Rush-era community of Greenville earlier this week.
About 2 Million Dehumidifiers In The U.S. Have Been Recalled Over Possible Fire Hazard
Friday, August 06, 2021
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled dehumidifiers made by New Widetech because they can overheat and catch fire. The recall includes about 380,000 in Canada and about 25,000 in Mexico.
Apple Will Scan U.S. iPhones For Images Of Child Sexual Abuse
Friday, August 06, 2021
Apple's plans to scan iPhones for images of child sexual abuse is raising concern among some security researchers who say the system could be misused.
The Dixie Fire Has Destroyed Most Of A Historic Northern California Town
Thursday, August 05, 2021
The wildfire tore through Greenville, a town dating back to the Gold Rush Era, in the northern Sierra Nevada. The wildfire is currently the largest in California.
N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo Sexually Harassed Multiple Women, State Investigation Finds
Tuesday, August 03, 2021
An investigation by state Attorney General Letitia James concluded that Cuomo engaged in "unwelcome and nonconsensual touching" with multiple current and former state government employees.