The movie “The Nightingale” takes place in 1825 but with themes including xenophobia and violence against women, its star Aisling Franciosi says it’s still relevant today. (Aug. 22)
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Brazil wildfires put spotlight on deforestation
Brazil’s official monitoring agency is reporting a sharp increase in wildfires this year. President Jair Bolsonaro suggested Wednesday, without citing evidence, that non-governmental organizations could be setting them to make him look bad. (Aug. 22)
Man charged in dog mauling death of Detroit girl
A man has been charged in the death of a 9-year-old Detroit girl, who was mauled by three dogs despite rescue efforts by neighbors, her father and emergency responders (Aug. 22)
New Zealand Speaker feeds baby during debate
New Zealand’s Speaker of the House Trevor Mallard hand-fed and cradled a lawmaker’s baby while he presided over a debate in parliament in Wellington. MP Tamati Coffey and husband Tim Smith’s baby boy was born last month via a surrogate. (Aug. 22)
On This Day: 21 August 1911
The Mona Lisa was stolen
Police read statement released by family of Dayton, Ohio shooter Connor Betts
Bellbrook Police Chief Doug Doherty read a statement released by the family of Dayton, Ohio shooter Connor Betts.
Fla. expert captures alligator at Chicago lagoon
An alligator expert from Florida has caught Chicago’s elusive Chance the Snapper just 36 hours after arriving in Illinois. (July 16)
Peckish penguins pop by sushi shop
A pair of sneaky penguins were found hiding in a sushi shop near Wellington train station in New Zealand. (July 17)
Peckish penguins pop by sushi shop
A pair of sneaky penguins were found hiding in a sushi shop near Wellington train station in New Zealand. (July 17)
House votes to ‘strongly condemn’ Trump tweets
The Democratic-led US House of Representatives on Tuesday voted to condemn President Donald Trump’s “racist comments” against four congresswomen of color. (July 16)