Ukrainian refugees are finding work in North Dakota’s oil industry–which has struggled to fill jobs. Bakken GROW connects Ukrainian recruits to sponsors through the Uniting for Ukraine program, allowing them to be “paroled” into the country and work fo…
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Syria quake rescue baby now with loving family
A baby girl who was born under the rubble of her family home destroyed by the deadly earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria six months ago is in good health, loves her adopted family and smiles even to strangers.
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Here’s the latest for Saturday, August 5th: Prosecutors ask judge to issue protective order against Trump; Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan arrested; Streamer Kai Cenat faces charges of inciting a riot; Pope holds vigil in Lisbon
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Teen charged with hate-motivated murder of NYC dancer
Police charged a 17-year-old with a hate-motivated murder in the slaying of O’Shae Sibley, a professional dancer who was fatally stabbed after two groups clashed outside a New York City gas station. (Aug. 5)
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Vermont rebuilds from flood, climate change in mind
Vermont’s latest flooding from July storms is seen by some as the state’s worst natural disaster in 100 years. Gutted businesses in downtown Montpelier are considering where and how to rebuild in an era when extreme weather is occurring more often. (Au…
Trump gives fiery speech in Alabama
Former President Donald Trump, fresh off his third appearance in court as a criminal defendant, delivered a speech full of defiance and bluster on Friday night, insulting prosecutors and declaring that the charges he faces only help his 2024 presidenti…
Haitians protest US nurse kidnapping
A demonstration has been held in Haiti’s capital over the kidnapping of an American nurse and her young daughter. (Aug 3)
Okinawa braced for return of Typhoon Khanun
Typhoon Khanun was expected to head back east and return to Okinawa, days after sweeping over Japan’s southwestern islands. (Aug. 4)
US economy likely created 200,000 new jobs in July
The American economy has generated at least 200,000 new jobs for a record 30 straight months. And the streak likely continued into July. But just barely. (Aug. 4) (AP Video shot by Rodrique Ngowi.)
