A.J. Laguerre worked at a Dollar General store after finishing high school to help support the grandmother who raised him. Angela Michelle Carr was an Uber driver beloved by her children. Jerrald Gallion relished weekends with his 4-year-old daughter. …
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0829 Today in History
0829 Today in History
‘Factually and legally irresponsible’: Hawaiian Electric declines allegations for causing deadly Maui fires
Hawaiian Electric broke its silence on Monday following several allegations of causing the deadly Maui fires that swallowed Lahaina.
South Korea and US special forces infiltrate beach during combined drills
South Korean and U.S. special forces soldiers practiced a covert beach landing during an amphibious infiltration drill. (August 29)
‘Shakedown’: Los Angeles politician sentenced to 42 months on corruption charges, latest in city scandals
Long-time Los Angeles politician Mark Ridley-Thomas was sentenced to 42 months in prison on corruption convictions Monday.
Fatal migrant boat sinkings off Greece
Five people, including four children, have died and dozens have been rescued in two separate incidents involving migrant boats heading to Greek islands from nearby Turkish shores. Greek authorities say four children died and 18 people were rescued afte…
Ringleader of 6-person crime syndicate charged with 76 counts of theft in Kentucky
A woman was charged by Louisville Metro police for stealing over $100,000 worth of Kentucky Lottery tickets and other merchandise.
Tropical Storm Idalia expected to hit Florida as hurricane
Idalia is expected to start affecting Florida with hurricane-force winds as soon as late Tuesday and arrive on the coast by Wednesday. (Aug. 28)
First couple visits DC public middle school to welcome back students
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden visited a Washington, DC middle school Monday to welcome students back on the first day of the 2023-2024 school year. (Aug. 28)
Biden tells ML King Jnr’s family ‘we can’t let hate prevail’ after Florida shooting
President Joe Biden tells the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s family on the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington, “we can’t let hate prevail, and it’s on the rise.” He spoke after three were killed in a racially-motivated attack in Florida,(Aug. 2…