Hotels on Maui are filling with those displaced by the raging wildfires. Ernesto and Adoracion Garcia joined a dozen other relatives at the Hyatt Regency after being left homeless by the fire (Aug. 18)(AP video: Mike Householder)
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Trump’s shadow looms over the Iowa State Fair
The Iowa State Fair is a must stop for White House hopefuls less than five months before Iowans cast the first votes in the GOP contest, and Republican voters attending the fair are weighing their feelings about former President Donald Trump. (Aug. 19)…
FEMA pledges nearly $5.6 million in aid to Maui survivors; agency promises more relief
FEMA said it has already given Maui wildfire survivors more than $5.6 million in aid as more federal relief is anticipated.
Where is Vanna White? The ‘Wheel of Fortune’ host has rarely missed a show.
The longtime co-host had to miss a day of taping for “Teachers Week”, according to a source. The new season will premiere this fall.
Residents who fled deadly Lahaina fire ask for time to grieve, slower rebuild
Native Hawaiians and others from a Maui community devastated by a ferocious fire say they worry Hawaii’s governor is moving too quickly to rebuild what was lost (Aug. 18)(AP video: Mike Householder)
Maryland reports state’s first case of locally acquired malaria strain in over 40 years
The Maryland Department of Health confirmed the state’s first case of a locally acquired strain of malaria in more than 40 years on Friday.
‘Lolita the whale’ made famous by her five decades in captivity, dies before being freed
The orca at the Miami Seaquarium became famous as Lolita before her name was changed to Toki and plans were made to move her. Toki died Friday.
Impeached Kentucky prosecutor indicted on fraud, bribery charges in nude pictures case
Ex-Kentucky prosecutor who was impeached for trading favors with a defendant in exchange for nude images, was indicted on fraud and bribery charges.
Biden hails ‘new era of partnership’ with Japan, South Korea
President Joe Biden and the leaders of Japan and South Korea agreed to expand security and economic ties at a historic summit at the US presidential retreat of Camp David, cementing a new agreement amid ongoing threats from China and North Korea. (Aug….
Teenage school shooter should get life prison sentence, says Michigan prosecutor
A prosecutor urged a judge Friday to impose a life sentence on the teenager who killed four students at his Michigan school, arguing that his methodical planning and “appetite for violence” should keep him locked up forever. (August 18)
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