Here’s the latest for Monday August 28th: Tropical storm could become hurricane and threaten Florida; DeSantis booed at vigil for Jacksonville shooting victims; 3 US Marines dead in Australia crash; New crew reaches International Space Station.
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Japan opens Fukushima plant for media visit
The trickling sound of treated radioactive water flowing to an underground pool could be heard as media toured the Fukushima nuclear power plant, a week after the beginning of the release of wastewater from the plant into the Pacific Ocean. (August 28)…
New crew arrives on International Space Station
Four new crew members arrived on the International Space Station on Sunday. The four, from the U.S., Denmark, Japan and Russia, are due to stay in orbit for six months. (Aug. 28)(AP video production by Rod Jussim)
Stolen at birth: Chilean-American meets birth mother
After 42 years of not knowing the other existed, a U.S. veteran recently got to hug his Chilean birth mother for the first time months into a journey to reunite with his lost relatives and uncover the mysteries of his counterfeit adoption. (Aug. 25) (A…
Jacksonville Sheriff identifies victims of store shooting
A 21-year-old white man fatally shot three Black people in Florida with guns he bought legally despite once being involuntarily committed for a mental health exam, the local sheriff said Sunday. (August 27)
AP Top Stories August 27 P
Here’s the latest for Sunday, August 27th: Police say a white man shot and killed three in Florida; At least three marines are killed in aircraft crash on an island off of Australia; Russian authorities confirm the death of Wagner group chief Yevgeny P…
0828 Today in History
0828 Today in History
MLK Jr.’s daughter reflects on her father’s ‘I have a dream’ speech: 5 Things podcast
USA TODAY spoke with King’s daughter, Rev. Bernice King, who reflected on her father’s hope for a more just and equal future: 5 Things podcast
Hundreds take part in 14th Philly Naked Bike Ride
Hundreds take part in 14th Philly Naked Bike Ride
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Here’s the latest for Saturday, August 26th: Bob Barker dies at 99; Thousands convene for March on Washington’s 60th anniversary demonstration; Boston shooting wounds at least 7; Four astronauts rocket toward the International Space Station.
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