August 2021

Two dead and 10 injured after Mississippi highway washed away by heavy rain

August 31, 2021 4:50 PM CNN Newssource

By Joe Sutton, CNN Two people were killed and 10 others injured after part of a highway washed away Monday night near the town of Lucedale,…

Two dead and 10 injured after Mississippi highway washed away by heavy rain

August 31, 2021 4:50 PM CNN

By Joe Sutton, CNN Two people were killed and 10 others injured after part of a highway washed away Monday night near the town of Lucedale,…

As an interpreter for US forces in Afghanistan

Afghan refugee describes emotional journey to the US after fleeing Kabul: ‘I left some of my family back there’

August 31, 2021 4:48 PM CNN Newssource

By Paul LeBlanc, Alex Marquardt and Josh Replogle, CNN When Mohammed Iqbal Selanee and Josh Rodriguez hugged in Washington, DC, this week, it was an…

American Matthew Hoppe transfers to Mallorca from Schalke

August 31, 2021 4:44 PM Associated Press

By The Associated Press Emerging American forward Matthew Hoppe is leaving relegated Schalke for Mallorca. The German club demoted to the second tier…

Republican John Cox speaks during a debate between candidates for the upcoming California recall election

The top candidates running to replace Gov. Newsom in the California recall election

August 31, 2021 4:43 PM CNN Newssource

By Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN A colorful cast of more than 40 candidates from all political persuasions are vying to replace Democratic Gov. Gavin…

Vulnerable Democrats seek distance from Biden on Afghanistan ahead of contentious House debate

August 31, 2021 4:35 PM CNN Newssource

By Manu Raju, Melanie Zanona and Jeremy Herb, CNN House and Senate Democrats are watching President Joe Biden’s handling of the withdrawal from…

District 49 suspends in person learning at 2 high schools due to COVID-19 outbreak investigations

August 31, 2021 4:35 PM Shelby Filangi, Dan Beedie

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Falcon School District 49 has suspended in-person learning for two schools following one COVID-19 outbreak and one…

KRDO’s Tuesday Afternoon Pet of the Week

August 31, 2021 4:35 PM Justin Hart

If Jynx looks or sounds familiar, it’s not just a play on words. This is sweet Jynx’s second time in the Pueblo shelter and we’re hoping to…

Heading to Oregon for college football? You’ll need a mask

August 31, 2021 4:34 PM Associated Press

By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Fans returning to stadiums for the start of the Pac-12 football season will find a…

Couple dead at Hawaii assisted living center; note found

August 31, 2021 4:33 PM Associated Press

By JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — An elderly man and woman died of gunshot wounds at a Honolulu assisted living center.…

Bonnaroo organizers cancel this year’s festival, citing flooding from heavy rains

August 31, 2021 4:32 PM CNN Newssource

By Melissa Gray, CNN Organizers of the annual Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Tennessee have canceled this year’s event, citing flooding…

Gospel singer Lee Williams of The Spiritual QC’s dies at 75

August 31, 2021 4:31 PM Associated Press

TUPELO, Miss. (AP) — Gospel music artist Lee Williams, the leader and founder of The Spiritual QC’s, has died. He was 75. Williams’ death was…

Cam Newton headlines list of NFL players released

August 31, 2021 4:24 PM Associated Press

By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer Cam Newton followed Mac Jones along the sideline, holding his right hand up, waiting for the rookie quarterback…

75% of adult Coloradans have at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine

August 31, 2021 4:18 PM KRDO News

COLORADO (KRDO) — Governor Jared Polis announced as of August 31, 75% of adult Coloradans have been vaccinated with at least one COVID-19 vaccine…

New wild horse capture in Colorado to proceed, Interior says

August 31, 2021 4:16 PM Associated Press

By JAMES ANDERSON Associated Press DENVER (AP) — The federal government is launching an emergency roundup of more than 780 wild horses in a…

Tulane University began evacuating students after canceling classes through September 12 and announcing that classes through October 6 would be held online.

Tulane University relocating students to Houston due to power outages

August 31, 2021 4:16 PM CNN Newssource

By Ryan Young, Hannah Sarisohn and Steve Almasy, CNN Two Chicago-area freshmen, Lilly and McKenna, were on the Tulane campus for just a week when…

Mystic Aquarium requests to resume research; whale improving

August 31, 2021 4:16 PM Associated Press

By PAT EATON-ROBB Associated Press Mystic Aquarium is asking that it be allowed to resume research on four beluga whales that was halted following…

No. 7 Cyclones looking to be more polished right out of gate

August 31, 2021 4:09 PM Associated Press

By ERIC OLSON AP College Football Writer AMES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa State will be looking to get off to a fast start this season. That’s been a…

Rays expected to add David Robertson to roster Wednesday

August 31, 2021 4:02 PM Associated Press

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays have added veteran reliever David Robertson to their taxi squad and are expected to recall him from…

Man accused of Gaetz extortion plot charged with wire fraud

August 31, 2021 4:01 PM Associated Press

Associated Press PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) — One of the men who U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz accused of being behind a plot to extort $25 million from his…

Month: August 2021