The U.S. Coast Guard rescued a man from his partially submerged row boat as it drifted 12 miles offshore of St. Augustine, Florida, on Saturday. His family had reported him missing the day before. (Aug. 7)
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Former Minneapolis officer sentenced to nearly 5 years for role in George Floyd’s killing
Tou Thao, who kept bystanders away during the deadly arrest of George Floyd, was the last of four former officers to be sentenced in state court.
Calling all Nessie enthusiasts: The biggest hunt for Loch Ness monster in 50 years is on
Monster hunters are wanted for the biggest search for Nessie in 50 years. Hosted by The Loch Ness Centre, it’s set for the last weekend in August.
Tens of thousands of scouts fleeing world jamboree in S. Korea as Tropical Khanun closes in
More than 36,000 scouts will be evacuated from the World Scout Jamboree in South Korea ahead of Tropical Storm Khanun.
Montgomery police have 4 active warrants after brawl at Riverfront Park in Alabama
After several people were detained after a fight broke out at Riverfront Park in Alabama, Montgomery police said they had four active warrants.
3 killed after helicopters collide, one crashes while fighting fire in California
Two helicopters collided while fighting a fire in Southern California on Sunday. One of the helicopters crashed killing all three people on board.
Ecuador campaigns for mining ban with TikTok dance
Hundreds of people in Ecuador’s capital took a stance against mining by performing a dance filmed for social media. (Aug. 7) (AP Video/Cesar Olmos)
A sports star. An actor. Now a top diplomat: Why do China’s public figures keep disappearing?
Billionaires, corporate titans, security chiefs, actors, scientists, sports stars, diplomats − none have been spared China’s practice of ‘disappearing’ perceived troublemakers.
Helicopter crashes fighting Southern California fire
A firefighting helicopter crashed in Southern California on Sunday while fighting a blaze in Riverside County, emergency officials said. (Aug. 7)
Pro-coup Nigeriens rally as ECOWAS deadline arrives
A pro-coup rally was held in Niger’s capital Niamey on the day the deadline passed for Niger’s military junta to reinstate the country’s ousted president. (Aug. 7)