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.
Two Men Sentenced To Prison For Beating Black Man During Charlottesville Rally
Jacob Goodwin and Alex Ramos received eight and six years of prison, respectively, for the attack after last year’s Unite the Right rally. Another man got prison time this week in a separate incident.
Fad Or The Future? Robot-Made Burgers Wow The Crowds In San Francisco
As more culinary robots find their way into commercial food prep, one restaurant in San Francisco called Creator is hoping to strike a balance between high tech and the human touch.
Off The Coast Of Hawaii, Hurricane Lane Dumps Sheets Of Rain
Lane is a powerful storm with an uncertain trajectory. Even though it has weakened somewhat over the past day, it’s expected that the storm will cause considerable damage in the Hawaiian islands.
Floods Hit Big Island As Other Parts Of Hawaii Brace For Hurricane
Landslides and floods closed roads in parts of Hawaii’s Big Island Thursday. Most of the state’s people live on the island of Oahu, which has yet to feel the hurricane’s full impact.
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