Fishers, sailors, marine oilers and roofers were the top occupations with the highest drug overdoses in the U.S. among 15 to 64-year-olds, CDC reports.
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Bulldozer rescues elderly stranded by tropical storm
Emergency response workers used a bulldozer to rescue elderly residents stranded at an assisted living facility by Tropical Storm Hilary, which flooded streets in Southern California. (Aug 21) (AP Video by Eugene Garcia) (AP Production by Ao Gao)
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Feds charge former oil trader in international bribery scheme involving Mexican officials
A former Vitol employee has been charged with bribery after the company paid a hefty settlement related to the scheme in 2020.
Biden visited Maui after devastating wildfires. He was met with grief over relief efforts.
After touring Maui, Biden vowed, “the entire country is here for you.” But he also faced grieving residents distraught over the pace of relief.
Hawaii’s governor: ‘Our hearts are broken’ due to Maui wildfires
After accompanying President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden on a tour of the the damage in Lahaina due to Maui’s recent wildfire, Gov. Josh Green thanked the president for the federal government’s response to the disaster and said, “Our hearts are…
0822 Today in History
0822 Today in History
Brown tarantula mating season is here! You may see more of the arachnids in these states.
Why did the tarantula cross the road? To find a mate, of course! Here’s where you may find them in the U.S. from August to October.
Only one in world: Rare giraffe without spots born in Tennessee zoo, now it needs a name
A rare spotless giraffe was born in a Tennessee zoo and the founder of Brights Zoo said it’s the only reticulated giraffe in captivity in the world.
Donald Trump’s bond set at $200,000 in Georgia election conspiracy case
Donald Trump’s bond was set at $200,000 Monday in his Georgia case charging him with trying to steal the 2020 election.
AP Top Stories August 21 P
Here’s the latest for Monday, August 21: Tropical Storm Hilary leaves a muddy mess in Southern California; Biden visits Maui; British nurse sentenced to life in baby deaths; US, South Korea begin military exercises.