0818 Today in History (CR)
Nation
Gunman unleashed barrage of fire on police in Fargo ambush
North Dakota authorities released body camera video of a July shooting that killed the gunman and a Fargo police officer and wounded two more officers and a civilian. Investigators found guns, 1,800 rounds of ammunition and explosives in Mohamad Baraka…
Bernstein children defend Cooper’s prosthetic nose
After Bradley Cooper’s prosthetic nose in the trailer for the upcoming Leonard Bernstein biopic “Maestro” stoked criticism of antisemitism, the conductor’s children have come to the defense of the actor. (Aug. 17)
Oregon wildfire map: See where fires are blazing on West Coast as evacuations ordered
Rural areas near California’s border with Oregon were under evacuation orders Wednesday evening due to wildfires; our maps show the impacted areas.
Today in History for August 17th
Today in History for August 17th
Appeals court backs limits on mifepristone access, Texas border buoys fight: 5 Things podcast
An appeals court backed limits on access to the abortion pill, mifepristone, the Maui Fire becomes one of the deadliest in U.S. history: 5 Things podcast
Intense fighting continues along northeast frontline in Ukraine
Intense fighting continued along the northeast frontline in Ukraine on Wednesday as Kyiv’s forces used drone intelligence to strike Russian positions.
Blind veterans beat challenges at Ukraine rehab camp
On a bustling street in Rivne, a western Ukrainian city, former Ukrainian soldier Denys Abdulin took his first steps independently since he was severely wounded and blinded while fighting Russian troops. (AP video by Vasilisa Stepanenko)
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Red Cross volunteers set up in Maui parking lot to help those displaced by Hawaii wildfires
An Army of Red Cross workers and volunteers have set up shop in a Maui parking lot, sorting through the plethora of donations they have received from people looking for ways to help the response to the deadly wildfires (Aug. 17)(AP video: Mike Househol…
Recreation and diplomacy meet at Camp David
President Joe Biden’s meeting with the leaders of Japan and South Korea at Camp David on August 18 will join a long list of historic, diplomatic visits to the presidential camp. (Aug. 16)