Hurricane Lane Dumps More Than 30 Inches Of Rain On Parts Of Hawaii’s Big Island
Hurricane Lane continues to hit Hawaii and dumped more than 30 inches of rain on the Big Island Thursday night into Friday morning. The storm has caused road closures and landslides.
How 2 North Carolina Universities Handled The Removal Of Confederate Statues On Campus
The campuses of Duke and the University of North Carolina are just a few miles apart. Both had Confederate monuments, but they were ultimately removed in very different ways.
Replica Red Ferrari From ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ Goes Up For Auction
The bright red convertible, specifically a replica 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California, used in the movie Ferris Buellers’s Day Off will be auctioned off this weekend in Monterey, Calif.
As It Celebrates Its Centennial, The American Legion Tries To Welcome A New Generation
The American Legion is holding its 100th national convention this week and is trying to keep the organization relevant for younger veterans. The story of Post 40 in Seattle — which split between older and younger veterans — illustrates the challenge.
How Texas Is Doing, 1 Year After Hurricane Harvey Hit
Hurricane Harvey devastated Texas when it hit a year ago. More than 60 people died, coastal towns got swamped and Houston was flooded for days. Houston officials want to limit the extent of damage in future storms but can’t reach agreement.
John Lennon’s Killer Is Denied Parole For A 10th Time
A New York State Board of Parole panel said that by murdering a person “beloved by millions,” Mark David Chapman “demonstrated a callous disregard for the sanctity of human life.”
Maria Butina Lawyers Push For Her Release, Slam Sex ‘Smears’ By Feds
Lawyers for indicted Russian agent Maria Butina are trying to win her release. They’re asserting prosecutors misrepresented the facts to smear her.
Georgia County Votes To Keep Polling Places Open After Intense Scrutiny
In a matter of seconds Friday morning, the board of elections in south Georgia’s Randolph County voted to keep all of its polling places open ahead of the November midterm elections.
Sen. John McCain Will Discontinue Medical Treatment For Brain Cancer
The Arizona senator was diagnosed as having a glioblastoma last July. “The progress of disease and the inexorable advance of age render their verdict,” his family said in a statement.
‘Moral Obligation’: Illinois Attorney General To Meet With Dioceses On Alleged Abuse
Lisa Madigan says a Pennsylvania grand jury report on clergy sex abuse “identifies at least seven priests with connections to Illinois.” She says the Chicago Archdiocese has agreed to speak with her.
David Pecker Of ‘National Enquirer’ Publisher Said To Have Immunity In Cohen Case
David Pecker, a longtime friend of Trump, reportedly helped the president’s former lawyer, Michael Cohen, organize payments to Playboy model Karen McDougal and adult film star Stormy Daniels.
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