Russian President Vladimir Putin broke his silence about Wednesday’s plane crash in the Tver region, expressing condolences to the families of those who were aboard the jet, including Russian mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin. (Aug. 24)
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Police discover body in shallow grave in Vermont man’s backyard
Shawn Bair of Vermont was charged with improper disposal of a body. Police report that the death did not appear suspicious upon initial examination.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says Biden is taking South Carolina for granted
At an event in Spartanburg, South Carolina on Tuesday, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told The Associated Press about his efforts in the state, and how he’s trying to reclaim his narrative as a presidential candidate. (Aug. 24)
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Republican Candidates Fight Each Other on the First Debate
The Republican presidential candidates vying to be the leading alternative to front-runner Donald Trump fought — sometimes bitterly – over abortion rights, U.S. support for Ukraine and the future of the party during the first primary debate of the 202…
Foreign spies are targeting private space companies, US intelligence agencies warn
The warning also states that adversarial intelligence agencies in China and Russia aim to degrade U.S. satellite capabilities.
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Here’s the latest for Thursday, August 24: Trump set to be booked in Georgia; U.S. intelligence says bomb caused Prigozhin plane crash; Japan releases radioactive water from damaged nuclear plant; Heavy rains cause flooding from Detroit to Las Vegas.
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Biker bar shooting leaves 3 dead, 5 wounded in Southern California
A retired police officer opened fire in a popular Southern California biker bar, leaving three dead and at least five others with gunshot wounds. (Aug. 24) (AP video: Eugene Garcia and Jae Hong)
Heavy rains cause flooding in states across the US
The latest round of heavy rain has led to more flooding in parts of the nation. Parts of Michigan got over 5 inches of rain, up to 8 inches of rain hit north-central Ohio and a storm flooded parts Las Vegas. (Aug. 24)
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Putin breaks silence on plane crash that presumably killed Wagner leaders
Russian President Vladimir Putin has broken his silence on the plane crash that is presumed to have killed top leaders of the Wagner mercenary group, expressing condolences for those who were aboard the jet. (Aug. 24)
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‘Hawaii is one family’: Maui wildfire tragedy ripples across islands
Residents in Hawaii are grieving, helping those affected by the wildfire tragedy. Meanwhile, the state is still welcoming tourists.