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California man recounts harrowing escape from wildfire: ‘I put the pedal to the floor’
A California man says he had to put the “pedal to the floor” in order for his vehicle to break through a wall of flames threatening to consume the area around his home.Jack Thompson, who lives near the Whitewater Preserve outside of Palm Springs, is now speaking out about his harrowing escape from the Apple Fire on Sunday. The blaze, as of midday Tuesday, has burned nearly 27,000 acres and is only 15% contained, Cal……
Ex-Michigan State coach convicted of lying about Larry Nassar abuse claims gets jail time
A former Michigan State University head gymnastics coach was sentenced Tuesday to 90 days in jail for lying to police during an investigation into former Olympic and university doctor Larry Nassar.Kathie Klages, 65, was found guilty in February of a felony and a misdemeanor for denying she knew of Nassar’s abuse prior to 2016 when survivors……
Tropical Storm Isaias spawns deadly tornadoes, causes ‘life-threatening’ flooding along East Coast
At least two people were killed as Tropical Storm Isaias spawned tornadoes and dumped flooding rains as it roared up the East Coast on Tuesday after the storm made landfall in North Carolina.As of 12 p.m.. EDT, U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) in Miami said the storm now has maximum sustained winds of 70 mph — just 4 mph shy of officially……
Trump questions whether Jeffrey Epstein was killed, defends well wishes for Ghislaine Maxwell
President Trump raised questions about the cause of Jeffrey Epstein’s death while defending his recent remarks wishing the disgraced financier’s alleged associate well in the wake of criminal charges, according to a recent report.Trump was interviewed by Axios’ Jonathan Swan for a segment that aired Monday night on “Axios on HBO” when he was asked why he……
Alabama’s Edmund Pettus Bridge should be renamed in wake of John Lewis’ death, activists say
Edmund Pettus Bridge name controversyMore than 500,000 people have a signed a petition to change the name of the bridge to John Lewis. Lewis led hundreds of marches across the bridge as he fought for Blacks civil rights. Some civil rights activists believe Lewis wouldn’t have wanted his name on the bridge but others disagree.SELMA,……
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California man recounts harrowing escape from wildfire: ‘I put the pedal to the floor’
A California man says he had to put the “pedal to the floor” in order for his vehicle to break through a wall of flames threatening to consume the area around his home.Jack Thompson, who lives near the Whitewater Preserve outside of Palm Springs, is now speaking out about his harrowing escape from the Apple Fire on Sunday. The blaze, as of midday Tuesday, has burned nearly 27,000 acres and is only 15% contained, Cal……
Ex-Michigan State coach convicted of lying about Larry Nassar abuse claims gets jail time
A former Michigan State University head gymnastics coach was sentenced Tuesday to 90 days in jail for lying to police during an investigation into former Olympic and university doctor Larry Nassar.Kathie Klages, 65, was found guilty in February of a felony and a misdemeanor for denying she knew of Nassar’s abuse prior to 2016 when survivors……
Tropical Storm Isaias spawns deadly tornadoes, causes ‘life-threatening’ flooding along East Coast
At least two people were killed as Tropical Storm Isaias spawned tornadoes and dumped flooding rains as it roared up the East Coast on Tuesday after the storm made landfall in North Carolina.As of 12 p.m.. EDT, U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) in Miami said the storm now has maximum sustained winds of 70 mph — just 4 mph shy of officially……
Trump questions whether Jeffrey Epstein was killed, defends well wishes for Ghislaine Maxwell
President Trump raised questions about the cause of Jeffrey Epstein’s death while defending his recent remarks wishing the disgraced financier’s alleged associate well in the wake of criminal charges, according to a recent report.Trump was interviewed by Axios’ Jonathan Swan for a segment that aired Monday night on “Axios on HBO” when he was asked why he……
Alabama’s Edmund Pettus Bridge should be renamed in wake of John Lewis’ death, activists say
Edmund Pettus Bridge name controversyMore than 500,000 people have a signed a petition to change the name of the bridge to John Lewis. Lewis led hundreds of marches across the bridge as he fought for Blacks civil rights. Some civil rights activists believe Lewis wouldn’t have wanted his name on the bridge but others disagree.SELMA,……
New York City shootings rose 177% in July, data shows
Shooting incidents across New York City during the month of July jumped 177% compared to July of last year, the city’s police department said, as the Big Apple continues to grapple with a dramatic rise in gun violence.The figures released this week come after police confirmed to Fox News on Sunday that the number of shootings in New York City so far this……