South Korea’s air force opened the first day of combined military exercises with the United States with fighter jets taking off in air defense drills. (Aug. 21)
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Hilary power outage map: Thousands with no power in California after tropical storm
Hilary, which has been downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone, brought heavy rainfall to Southern California. Thousands of people are without power.
Wildfires rage in western Canada
Wildfires have destroyed what were on its path in Northwest Territories and forced evacuation orders for tens of thousands of people in British Columbia as it rages in western Canada. (August 21)
Tropical Storm Hilary soaks Southern California’s inland
Tropical Storm Hilary drenched Southern California’s inland mountains and deserts Sunday evening, dropping more than half an average year’s worth of rain on some areas, (Aug. 21)
0821 Today in History
0821 Today in History
Fans react to Spain triumph at Women’s World Cup Final
Spain won its first Women’s World Cup title less than a year after a player rebellion, holding off England 1-0 on Sunday after Olga Carmona’s first-half goal. (August 20)
18-year-old arrested in killing of Texas girl Maria Gonzalez, 11; body found under her bed
One week after Maria Gonzalez, 11, was found dead under her bed in Pasadena, Texas, an 18-year-old man suspected of killing her has been arrested.
Warming waters could lead to more hurricanes, collapsed Gulf Stream: 5 Things podcast
What’s causing these marine heat waves and how worried should we be? NOAA Chief Scientist Dr. Sarah Kapnick helps us dig into it: 5 Things podcast
United Methodist Church disaffiliation in US largely white, Southern & male-led: Report
The UMC is majority white, Southern and pastored by men. But among disaffiliated churches, it’s even more the case, says research center’s analysis.
Italian fisherman battle predator crabs
Italian fisherman battle predator crabs