Here’s the latest for Friday August 25th: Donald Trump booked in Atlanta; Southern California sheriff gives new details about biker bar shooting; US to train Ukrainian pilots to fly F-16s; Indian rover rolls onto Moon. (AP Video Production: Rod Jussim)…
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National park threatened as Greece fires rage
A major wildfire burning on the northwestern fringes of Athens has destroyed homes and on Thursday was threatening the heart of a national park on Mount Parnitha, one of the last green areas near the Greek capital. (Aug. 25)
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In 60 years, have we fulfilled the dream Dr. King envisioned?
Similar to an improvement project at the Lincoln Memorial, visitors and residents of the nation’s capitol view the dream Martin Luther King Jr. envisioned on the steps of the historic landmark nearly 60 years ago as a work in progress. (August 25)
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Maui County files lawsuit against Hawaiian Electric Company over deadly wildfires
Maui County filed a lawsuit Thursday against Hawaiian Electric Company over the deadly wildfires alleging failures to shut off the power.
AP Explains: Trump booked in Atlanta jail, released on bond
A scowling Donald Trump posed for a mug shot Thursday as he surrendered inside a jail in Atlanta on charges that he illegally schemed to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia. He was released on $200,000 bond. (Aug. 25) (AP Video by Sharon Johnson and …
Pentagon: U.S. set to train Ukrainian pilots on F-16s this fall
The Pentagon says the U.S. will start training Ukrainian pilots to fly U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets, beginning at an Air National Guard base in October.
Brooklyn man charged with murder in ‘horrific’ hammer attack on mother, 2 children
New York City Police have charged a Brooklyn man with murder for what they called a “horrific and senseless” attack on a mother and her two children.
Heatwave hits Brazil during winter
Brazilians have been flocking to Ipanema beach to soak up the sun and to cool down a scorching heat in the middle of the Southern Hemisphere’s winter.
Sheriff: Retired cop killed 3 in biker bar in California
The retired police sergeant who opened fire in a popular Southern California biker bar during a lively evening had traveled from Ohio to confront his estranged wife, shooting her in the face before turning his gun on the crowd, authorities said. (Aug 2…
Tennessee GOP lawmakers hit impasse in session on gun laws
Tennessee Republican lawmakers have hit an impasse just a few days into a special session sparked by a deadly school shooting in March. The Senate’s decision to adjourn has all but guaranteed it won’t be any significant gun control change. (Aug. 24) (A…