Jacob Blake Released From Bed Restraints, Has Warrants Vacated, Lawyer Says
Patrick Cafferty, Blake's lawyer, told CNN's Sara Sidner that the restraints were removed after he agreed to a court hearing on the warrants, where they were vacated.
Fla. Lawyer Says Client Couldn't File Restraining Order Due To COVID
When the lawyer and his client arrived to the North Dade Justice Center in North Miami, staff members told them to come back the next day because the courthouse had reached its capacity, the lawyer said.
Free Backpack Giveaway Causes Massive Traffic Jam in South Philadelphia
Each child in the car would receive a free backpack and pair of Converse sneakers, while supplies lasted. The giveaway began at 9 a.m. and was scheduled to run until 1 p.m.
Hawaii Shutting Down Entire Freeway to Use as COVID-19 Testing Site
"This surge testing will help us flatten the curve once more," Hawaii Governor David Ige said. "We're all working together for the health and safety of our whole community.
Utah Woman Accused Of Injecting Roommate With E.Coli., Purchased Online
Jamie Lynn Ridd had pleaded guilty in June to buying insulin, E. coli., and other bacteria on the dark web that she allegedly used to inject into her roommate, potentially causing staph infections.
Meteorologist Covering Hurricane Laura Narrowly Avoids Blown Transformer
"Oh," meteorologist Justin Horne said to the camera, letting out a small laugh as he runs away from the blast. "That's not good. We're going to get out of the way of that."
School Tells Parents in Text That All Kindergarteners Must Quarantine
"(Kossuth Elementary School) Kindergarten Parents and Students, I apologize for the short notice. This is not something we want to do, but we believe this is the right thing to do," Principal Charla Essary wrote in a text message.
Hurricane Laura Barrels Towards Texas/Louisiana Border
Since 1924, there have been 35 documented hurricanes in the North Atlantic to have reached Category 5 sustained wind speeds. Hurricane Laura could become the sixth storm to actually make landfall in the U.S. as a Category 5.
Senior Citizen Has Jaw Broken During Kenosha Protest While Protecting Store
The man worked at a long-standing mattress store in the city and arrived at the shop that night to witness protesters attempting to set it on fire.
Calif. Contends With Fires, COVID, Heat Wave and Power Outages All At Once
"We've had a four-fer, with COVID, a heat wave, wildfires and the threat of roving power outages," said Janet Upton, a spokeswoman for Napa County.
COVID Cases Linked to Maine Wedding Include Outbreaks at Nursing Home, Jail
A staff member at the jail had attended the wedding reception, later testing positive for coronavirus.
Richard Spencer Reiterates Support for Biden, Disavows 'Traitorous' GOP
Replying to a tweet Tuesday morning, Spencer wrote that he recognized how "ineffective, useless, and traitorous the GOP is," reaffirming his decision to vote for Biden in the November election.
Half of Americans Have Saved More Money Than Usual Since Pandemic Began
A recent poll found that 45 percent of Americans said they were putting more money into savings than usual, and 26 percent said they're paying down debt faster than before the pandemic began.
UNC Doubles Coronavirus Positivity Rate Within 2 Weeks of Classes Reopening
Despite the fact that only 15.1 percent of UNC-CH's main campus was occupied as of August 24, the university reported a 31.3 percent positivity rate for coronavirus tests this past week.
Third NC College Moves to Online Classes After Spike in COVID Clusters
While ECU administration anticipated coronavirus cases cropping up on campus, Interim Chancellor Ron Mitchelson said that the university had seen a "greater spike" than expected.
BBC Considers Cutting Anthems From Music Program Due to Perceived Racism
The news comes amid the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement, which sparked protests around the world against systemic racism and police brutality.
Kentucky Man Could Face $750K Fine for Allegedly Breaking Canada COVID Rule
John Pennington, 40, of Walton is accused of violating Canadian quarantine acts two separate times while visiting the country in June. Americans are currently barred from staying in Canada because of the ongoing pandemic.
Calif. Wildfires Destroy Over 60,000 Acres in 3 Parks, Big Basin 'Gone'
Big Basin Redwoods State Park, California's oldest, totals 18,000 acres, all of which are "gone" after the CZU August Lightning Complex fire ripped through it this week.
Clip Shows Bannon Joking That Brian Kolfage Took Wall Money to Buy Yacht
"We're off the coast of St. Tropez in southern France in the Mediterranean," Bannon said in the clip. "We're on the million-dollar yacht, Brian Kolfage. And Brian Kolfage, you took all that money from Build a Wall."
6-Year-Old Hit By Bullet While Asleep in Bed
The bullet traveled through the wall of the girl's bedroom, through her headboard and a pillow before striking her in the foot, causing minor injuries.
N.Y. Nurses Say Used N95 Masks are Being Re-Packed in Boxes to Look New
The ICU nurses sent a video to News 12 Sunday showing dozens of the N95 masks, which provide the best protection against COVID-19, hanging on a clothesline in a storage closet.
California Court Grants Emergency Stay for Uber, Lyft to Operate
Both companies will be allowed to continue operating through at least October while an appeal is heard.
U.N. Racism Survey Criticized for Asking Staff If They're 'Yellow'
"We acknowledge the need to formulate these categories with greater sensitivity and will take immediate steps to rectify this," a U.N. spokesman said.
Why Is There a Lumber Shortage in the U.S.?
Several major lumber mills cut back on their production when COVID-19 arrived in the U.S. earlier this year, citing concerns of a worsening economy and the health and safety of their employees.
What Caused California Fires? Evacuations Underway as 449,000 Acres Burn
Officials said 367 fires have ignited between the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles, forcing an unknown number of evacuations.
Armed Police Officers Raid Wrong Home With Mother and Children Inside
The Nashville police department's officer of professional accountability is now investigating the incident to determine why the officers involved used force when the evidentiary search warrant did not involve a violent criminal.
Ex-FBI Lawyer Admits to Doctoring Key Email in Russia Investigation
Kevin Clinesmith, who worked as a lawyer with the FBI for four years, is the first person to be charged in the Justice Department's review of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's 2017 investigation.
AG Barr Blames Rise In Crime On Efforts to 'Demonize' And Defund Police
Barr made the comments while speaking at a press conference in Kansas City meant to provide an update for Operation Legend, the Department of Justice-led initiative launched in early July.
The Amazon Rain Forest Is Once Again on Fire, and This Time It's Worse
Satellite data recorded 6,803 fires in the Amazon in July, a 28 percent increase from the number of fires this time last year.
Florida School District Sees 300 Students, Teachers Quarantined in 7 Days
The superintendent suggested some parents could be sending their children to school while showing COVID-19-like symptoms or awaiting a test result.