Author: AP

0809 Today in History

A new study has found that extreme events in Antarctica, such as ocean heatwaves and ice loss, are very likely to become more common and more severe. (August 8)

Ukraine has repaired a nuclear reactor in the country’s south, boosting the nation’s energy supply before winter.

With the reality of above 100% inflation, hundreds of Argentina’s unemployed pray for a miracle. They are asking Saint Cayetano – who represents work – for a job, something many feel their politicians cannot deliver. (Aug. 8) (AP Video/Victor R. Caivan…

Here’s the latest for Tuesday August 8th: Severe storms strike eastern US; Deadly Russian attack in eastern Ukraine; West African country may lose US assistance after coup; Biden to designate national monument.

With critical problems plaguing the Amazon rainforest, South American presidents and ministers will converge on the city of Belem, near the mouth of the Amazon River, from Tuesday to discuss how to address them and how to chart a common course forward….

Trump argues he can’t receive a fair trial in Washington

Here’s the latest for Monday, August 7: Floodwaters destroy buildings in Alaska; Minneapolis police officer sentenced; Pennsylvania bus crash kills three; Britian houses asylum-seekers on barge.

Hundreds of people in Ecuador’s capital took a stance against mining by performing a dance filmed for social media. (Aug. 7) (AP Video/Cesar Olmos)

A firefighting helicopter crashed in Southern California on Sunday while fighting a blaze in Riverside County, emergency officials said. (Aug. 7)