Today in History for August 22nd
Nation
Biden tells Maui the US ‘grieves with you’ and promises help after touring wildfire damage
President Joe Biden tells survivors of Hawaii’s wildfires that the nation “grieves with you” and promised that the federal government will help “for as long as it takes” to recover from the deadliest wildfire in the U.S. in more than a century. (Aug. 2…
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.
Hilary drenches Southern California, leaving behind muddy mess
Hilary, the first tropical storm to hit Southern California in 84 years, swept people into swollen rivers, toppled trees onto homes and flooded roadways as the massive system marched northward Monday, prompting flood watches and warnings in more than a…
Newborn twins taken from Michigan hotel have been found safe, police say
Twins Matthew Jace and Montana Alexander Bridges were taken by two women, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
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.
SpaceX launch livestream: Watch 21 Starlink satellites lift off from California
SpaceX plans to launch its Falcon 9 rocket Monday night carrying 21 Starlink satellites from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
Fastest, most powerful and most expensive sports cars unveiled at California luxury auto show.
The Quail, a Motorsports Gathering celebrated its 20th anniversary in Carmel, California. The event, where luxury car makers unveil their latest multi-million dollar hyper cars, is part of the weeklong Monterey Car Show. (Aug. 21) (AP video by Haven Da…
Final trial is set to begin in foiled plot to kidnap Gretchen Whitmer, Michigan’s governor
The final trial for those charged in a bizarre plot to kidnap Michigan’s governor begins this week (Aug. 21) (AP video: Mike Householder)
Zelenskyy visits Copenhagen, saying Ukraine will prevail over Russian invasion
Denmark rolled out the red carpet for Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s trip to Copenhagen. The Ukrainian leader met at the Christiansborg Palace, the building housing the Danish parliament, with top officials in Copenhagen. (August 21)
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