Hurricane Idalia was forecast to grow stronger as it drives a potentially deadly storm surge toward the Big Bend area of Florida’s Gulf coast.
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Served with ‘courage and pride’: Marines identify 3 members killed in Osprey crash in Australia
The soldiers who died in the crash were identified as Corporal Spencer R. Collart, 21, Captain Eleanor V. LeBeau, 29; and Major Tobin J. Lewis, 37.
3-inch worm pulled from Australian woman’s brain, first-ever found, researchers say
The worm was pulled from the woman’s brain in 2022, after she had shown symptoms including stomach pain, cough, forgetfulness and depression.
Brother of Jacksonville victim A.J. Laguerre remembers his life after racist shooting
Brother mourns Jacksonville victim A.J. Laguerre after he was killed in a hate-driven shooting at a Dollar General where he worked.
Today in History for August 29th
Today in History for August 29th
Retired US swimming champion’s death in US Virgin Islands caused by fentanyl intoxication
the Virgin Islands Police Department said the autopsy report for Jamie Cail said she died of accidental fentanyl intoxication.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and daughter visit Navy headquarters
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his daughter visited the Navy headquarters, a day before Navy Day. (Aug. 29)
Republican lawyer, ex-university instructor stabbed to death in New Hampshire home, authorities say
Alex Talcott, 41, who died of stab wounds in his Durham, New Hampshire, home, was described by those who knew him as a thoughtful, intelligent man.
Tribal camp offers climate hope, lessons
A weeklong camp in Washington’s Olympic National Park convened tribes from across Western states to share knowledge, successes and challenges as climate change intensifies. There have been six of these climate camps, hosting more than 70 tribes. (Aug 2…
Republican lawmakers silence ‘Tennessee Three’ Democrat on House floor for day on ‘out of order’ rule
The vote came as Tennessee lawmakers returned for a special session that was called in response to the deadly elementary school shooting in March.