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Officials: Egypt closes Gaza border amid tensions with Hamas

August 23, 2021 6:09 AM The Associated Press

Officials say Egypt has closed its main border crossing point with the Gaza Strip amid tensions with the territory’s militant Hamas rulers.…

‘Expecting the worst, hoping for the best’: Nurse recalls delivering baby on Afghanistan evacuation aircraft

August 23, 2021 5:52 AM CNN Newsource

A nurse who delivered a baby girl on board an aircraft evacuating people from Afghanistan has said her team was “expecting the worst, hoping for the…

So many people in this Texas town got Covid-19 that the school district shut down and then the city essentially closed

August 23, 2021 5:23 AM CNN Newsource

By Rosa Flores, CNN From the front lawn of her friend’s house, Vicky Zapata went live on Facebook recently and burst into tears, praying.…

So many people in this Texas town got Covid-19 that the school district shut down and then the city essentially closed

August 23, 2021 5:23 AM CNN

From the front lawn of her friend’s house, Vicky Zapata went live on Facebook recently and burst into tears, praying. “We ask you God, that you heal…

Leaked footage shows grim conditions in Iran’s Evin prison

August 23, 2021 4:57 AM The Associated Press

An online account describing itself as a group of hackers has shared footage of Iran’s notorious Evin prison with The Associated…

Park Police officers seek immunity from manslaughter charge

August 23, 2021 4:12 AM The Associated Press

By MATTHEW BARAKAT Associated Press ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — Lawyers for two U.S. Park Police officers told a judge that local prosecutors are not…

Taliban issue death sentence for brother of Afghan translator who helped US troops, according to letters obtained by CNN

August 23, 2021 3:58 AM CNN Newsource

By Brianna Keilar and Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN The Taliban have sentenced the brother of an Afghan translator to death, according to letters…

‘Tidal wave’ of floodwaters overtook Tennesseans in minutes and killed 21, including 7-month-old twins

August 23, 2021 2:40 AM CNN Newsource

By Ralph Ellis and Hollie Silverman, CNN Casey Hipshire knew flooding was possible, she said, but she thought the rainwater that filled the yard of…

Afghan visa applicants told to stay away from Kabul airport as US races to meet exit deadline

August 23, 2021 3:02 PM CNN Newsource

By Nick Paton Walsh, Sam Kiley and Sheena McKenzie, CNN Afghans who have applied for special immigrant visas to the US were told to stay away from…

At least 5 South Florida officers died from Covid-19 over the course of one week

August 22, 2021 10:27 PM CNN

CNN, WESH, WPTV, WJXT, KSAT By Melissa Alonso, CNN With the spread of the Covid-19 Delta variant fueling a summer of more infections and…

‘Tidal wave’ of floodwaters overtook Tennesseeans in minutes and killed 21, including 7-month-old twins

August 22, 2021 4:16 PM CNN

CNN, WTVF, WTVM By Ralph Ellis and Hollie Silverman, CNN Casey Hipshire knew flooding was possible, she said, but she thought the rainwater that…

Tennessee flooding leaves 21 people dead and around 20 others missing

August 22, 2021 12:55 PM CNN

WSMV By Gregory Lemos, Dakin Andone and Hollie Silverman, CNN At least 21 people are confirmed dead while about 20 others remain missing after severe…

Tennessee flooding leaves 21 people dead and around 20 others missing

August 22, 2021 10:16 AM CNN Newsource

By Gregory Lemos, Dakin Andone and Hollie Silverman, CNN The death toll from severe flooding in Humphreys County in Middle Tennessee, has risen to…

As Afghanistan falls to the Taliban, US groups prepare for a wave of migrants

August 22, 2021 10:14 AM CNN Newsource

By Taylor Romine and Mirna Alsharif, CNN It’s a picture that went viral and stunned people around the world earlier this week: Approximately…

Caldor Fire grows to more than 98,000 acres as US sees 94 active large fires nationwide

August 22, 2021 9:47 AM CNN

KCRA By Dakin Andone, CNN The Caldor Fire has destroyed more than 320 structures and is threatening another 13,000 as it continues to burn…

Death Penalty Fast Facts

August 22, 2021 5:42 AM CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the death penalty in the United States. Facts Capital punishment is legal in 27 US states. Three of…

Carly Fiorina Fast Facts

August 22, 2021 5:39 AM CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of Carly Fiorina, former Hewlett-Packard CEO and 2016 Republican presidential candidate.…

US Immigration Statistics Fast Facts

August 22, 2021 5:37 AM CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at immigration to the United States. Legal Immigration Statistics 2020 – 707,362 people are granted…

An Apple II manual signed by Steve Jobs just sold for nearly $800,000

August 22, 2021 3:07 AM CNN Newsource

By Alaa Elassar, CNN If you thought Apple computers were expensive, you haven’t seen what their manuals go for. Boston-based RR Auction on…

93 fugitives arrested in Baltimore-area crime sweep dubbed ‘Operation Washout’

August 22, 2021 2:07 AM CNN Newsource

By Alaa Elassar, CNN A multi-agency law enforcement operation resulted in 93 fugitives being arrested, according to the US Marshals Service.…