Month August 2023

Tribal camp offers climate hope, lessons

A weeklong camp in Washington’s Olympic National Park convened tribes from across Western states to share knowledge, successes and challenges as climate change intensifies. There have been six of these climate camps, hosting more than 70 tribes. (Aug 29) (AP… Continue Reading →

Faculty member is fatally shot on campus at UNC

UNC-Chapel Hill students and staff react to a campus shooting that resulted in the death of a faculty member on Monday, Aug. 28,2023. (AP video: Erik Verduzco)       

0829 Today in History

0829 Today in History       

Jacksonville victims remembered

A.J. Laguerre worked at a Dollar General store after finishing high school to help support the grandmother who raised him. Angela Michelle Carr was an Uber driver beloved by her children. Jerrald Gallion relished weekends with his 4-year-old daughter. All… Continue Reading →

‘Shakedown’: Los Angeles politician sentenced to 42 months on corruption charges, latest in city scandals

Long-time Los Angeles politician Mark Ridley-Thomas was sentenced to 42 months in prison on corruption convictions Monday.       

South Korea and US special forces infiltrate beach during combined drills

South Korean and U.S. special forces soldiers practiced a covert beach landing during an amphibious infiltration drill. (August 29)       

‘Factually and legally irresponsible’: Hawaiian Electric declines allegations for causing deadly Maui fires

Hawaiian Electric broke its silence on Monday following several allegations of causing the deadly Maui fires that swallowed Lahaina.       

Tropical Storm Idalia expected to hit Florida as hurricane

Idalia is expected to start affecting Florida with hurricane-force winds as soon as late Tuesday and arrive on the coast by Wednesday. (Aug. 28)       

Ringleader of 6-person crime syndicate charged with 76 counts of theft in Kentucky

A woman was charged by Louisville Metro police for stealing over $100,000 worth of Kentucky Lottery tickets and other merchandise.       

Fatal migrant boat sinkings off Greece

Five people, including four children, have died and dozens have been rescued in two separate incidents involving migrant boats heading to Greek islands from nearby Turkish shores. Greek authorities say four children died and 18 people were rescued after a… Continue Reading →

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