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Today in History: August 10, derecho rakes the Midwest
Today is Saturday, Aug. 10, the 223rd day of 2024. There are 143 days left in the year.…
Nation And World
Downgraded Debby still threatens the East Coast with heavy rain and flooding
Debby has been downgraded from a tropical storm, but it’s still lashing the coasts of the Carolinas with…
National
Former tennis coach sentenced to 25 years for taking girl across state lines for sex
An Alabama tennis coach was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for taking a minor across state…
National
July ends 13-month streak of global heat records as El Nino ebbs, but experts warn against relief
Earth’s string of 13 straight months with a new average heat record came to an end in July.…
Business
Alabama approved a medical marijuana program in 2021. Patients are still waiting for it.
Medical marijuana remains unavailable in Alabama amid an ongoing legal fight over licenses. State lawmakers approved the creation…
Business
Samsung is recalling more than 1 million electric ranges after numerous fire and injury reports
Samsung is recalling more than 1.12 million electric ranges used for stovetops after reports of 250 fires and…
National
EPA issues rare emergency ban on pesticide that damages fetuses
The Environmental Protection Agency announced an immediate ban on selling the pesticide DCPA or Dacthal. The weed killer…
National
Today in History: August 9, U.S. bombs Nagasaki
Today is Friday, Aug. 9, the 222nd day of 2024. There are 144 days left in the year.…
Business
US government will loan $1.45 billion to help a South Korean firm build a solar plant in Georgia
The U.S. Department of Energy is loaning $1.45 billion to support a South Korean company’s bid to build…
National
Today in History: August 8, devastating Maui wildfires
Today is Thursday, Aug. 8, the 221st day of 2024. There are 145 days left in the year.…