After making landfall in Mexico Sunday, the storm moved through California, bringing flooding, landslides and water rescues.
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South Korea and the US hold major annual drills
South Korea’s air force opened the first day of combined military exercises with the United States with fighter jets taking off in air defense drills. (Aug. 21)
Deadly wildfires tear through Washington state, thousands ordered to evacuate
Thousands of people in Washington state are under evacuation orders after wildfires have turned deadly.
North Korea leader Kim Jong Un reportedly watches missile launch drill
North Korean state media on Monday released new images of what it said was leader Kim Jong Un at sea watching “a drill of launching strategic cruise missiles”. (August 21)
Ecuadorians choose new president amid increasing violence
Ecuadorians put aside fears of leaving their homes amid unprecedented violence and voted for a new president Sunday in a special election that was heavily guarded by police and soldiers in part due to the assassination of a presidential candidate this …
Hilary power outage map: Thousands with no power in California after tropical storm
Hilary, which has been downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone, brought heavy rainfall to Southern California. Thousands of people are without power.
Tropical Storm Hilary drenches Southern California as floods prompt rescues
Tropical Storm Hilary drenched Southern California, dumping more than half an average year’s worth of rain in one day.
Wildfires rage in western Canada
Wildfires have destroyed what were on its path in Northwest Territories and forced evacuation orders for tens of thousands of people in British Columbia as it rages in western Canada. (August 21)
Tropical Storm Hilary soaks Southern California’s inland
Tropical Storm Hilary drenched Southern California’s inland mountains and deserts Sunday evening, dropping more than half an average year’s worth of rain on some areas, (Aug. 21)
0821 Today in History
0821 Today in History