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US declares first water shortage on Colorado River amid historic drought; cuts expected for Arizona farmers
USA Today - 17 Aug 2021 14:40
As the federal government declares a first shortage on the Colorado River amid epic drought, West Coast farmers prepare for expected cuts
One sister killed, another wounded after getting shot while being buckled into their car seats
NY Daily News - 17 Aug 2021 15:40
Two young girls, a seven-year-old girl, and her six-year-old sister were the victims of gunfire in Chicago while being buckled into their mother's car on their way to visit their grandmother, killing the oldest and injur...
Fred may bring 10 inches of rain to US Southeast; Grace may become next hurricane as it targets Mexico
USA Today - 17 Aug 2021 14:34
A weakening Tropical Depression Fred was trekking inland Tuesday, as Tropical Storm Grace continued to drench Haiti.
Taliban leader was freed from Guantanamo Bay in 2014 swap by Obama
New York Post - 17 Aug 2021 03:44
Whenthen-President Barack Obama released five Taliban commanders from the Guantanamo Bay prison in exchange for an American deserter in 2014, he assured a wary public the dangerous enemy combatants would be transferred t...
Prince Andrew advised to 'keep calm and carry on' despite bombshell lawsuit
New York Post - 17 Aug 2021 02:25
Prince Andrew is "cheerful and relaxed" and being advised to "keep calm and carry on" over the lawsuit accusing him of sexually assaulting a teenage girl.
Robert Durst admits to writing note leading cops to best friend's body
New York Post - 17 Aug 2021 15:24
Millionaire real-estate heir, Robert Durst has admitted publicly for the first time that he penned the incriminating "cadaver" note that directed cops to his best friend, Susan Berman's body.
Florida woman busted for allegedly masturbating, exposing self during jail visit
New York Post - 17 Aug 2021 04:04
Danielle Ferrero was busted last week for allegedly exposing her breasts and masturbating during a virtual visitation session with an inmate at Charlotte County Jail, authorities said.
Bush urges U.S. to 'cut the red tape' to help Afghan refugees
NY Daily News - 17 Aug 2021 15:39
The architect of the original 2001 American invasion of Afghanistan and former First Lady Laura Bush paid tribute to those who fought and died in the country during the past two decades.
Alligator attacks handler in Utah as guests come to rescue, video shows
NY Daily News - 17 Aug 2021 15:09
Multiple guests entered the tank to help after the alligator pulled the handler into it enclosure, the footage shows.
Video shows destroyed computers dumped by NATO building in Afghanistan
New York Post - 17 Aug 2021 14:47
Staffers at the US Embassy in Kabul were instructed to get rid of all sensitive information before their evacuation.
Historic American church set to integrate its slavery ties
ABC News - 17 Aug 2021 14:18
Boston’s Old North Church is getting a $75,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities that will help it better integrate its ties to the American Revolution and its links to the slave trade
Texas requests 5 FEMA morgue trailers in anticipation of COVID-19 fatality surge
The Week - 17 Aug 2021 13:39
Texas requests 5 FEMA morgue trailers in anticipation of COVID-19 fatality surge
One million vacancies and soaring wages fuel UK inflation fears
CNN - 17 Aug 2021 13:24
Job vacancies in the United Kingdom hit a record high last month and wages soared by 7.4% between April and June, adding to fears of a prolonged period of rising prices as companies pass on higher costs to consumers.
Taliban Conquest of Afghanistan Scrambles the Diplomatic Map
Wall Street Journal - 17 Aug 2021 05:57
U.S. efforts to isolate the Taliban could be undercut by the new regime's outreach to Russia, China and others.
Malala Yousafzai urges world leaders to ensure the futures of Afghan girls 'are not lost'
The Week - 17 Aug 2021 05:49
Malala Yousafzai urges world leaders to ensure the futures of Afghan girls 'are not lost'
Chris Cuomo breaks silence on brother's scandal, admits to urging gov to resign
New York Post - 17 Aug 2021 04:41
Chris Cuomo finally broke his on-air silence about his brother's sexual harassment scandal -- claiming network rules prevented his from covering it.
Power could be cut in Northern California Tuesday to reduce risk of wildfires
The Week - 17 Aug 2021 04:27
Power could be cut in Northern California Tuesday to reduce risk of wildfires
Florida school district has 6,000 students and staff in isolation or quarantine
CNN - 17 Aug 2021 04:06
About a week after classes started, one Tampa-area school system has called an emergency meeting to discuss Covid-19 mitigation measures after about 6,000 people were told to isolate or quarantine.
Ex-CIA chief Panetta: Afghan debacle is Bay of Pigs moment for Biden
New York Post - 17 Aug 2021 03:49
Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta compared the reconquest of Afghanistan by the Taliban to the abortive CIA-backed Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba.
Tropical Storm Fred makes landfall in the Florida Panhandle
CNN - 17 Aug 2021 03:48
Tropical Storm Fred made landfall Monday afternoon in the Florida Panhandle near Cape San Blas, the National Hurricane Center said.
Virus, politics disrupt start of school year across US; death counts rising in most states: COVID-19 updates
USA Today - 17 Aug 2021 03:15
Public health, politics and education made for an uncomfortable mix in many parts of the U.S. amid a major surge in COVID infections. Latest updates.
Haitian officials are negotiating with gangs in order to get aid into country
The Week - 17 Aug 2021 03:14
Haitian officials are negotiating with gangs in order to get aid into country