Global August 2020

Hurricane Laura's Leftovers Move East

Although Hurricane Laura has gone from a Category 4 storm to a tropical depression, forecasters warn that the remnants of the hurricane could become a tropical storm again.

Global August 2020

Laura Blasts Gulf Coast

The Gulf Coast is being pounded by wind, rain and a wall of seawater from Hurricane Laura. A 14-year-old has been killed, and the northeast could also be hit.

Global August 2020

Hurricane Laura Now Forecast To Be Category 4

Laura is forecast to be become a “formidable” Category 4 hurricane. In addition, the storm may be recharged by the Atlantic Ocean and strike the northeast.

Global August 2020

Hurricane Laura Aims At US Coast

Laura has strengthened from a tropical storm into a hurricane and is expected to strengthen into a Category 3 hurricane. Areas of Texas and Louisiana are being evacuated.

Global August 2020

Hurricane Tropical Storm Forecast

In a possible historical first, tropical storms Marco and Laura may combine and create life-threatening winds and flooding; areas in potential danger range from Texas to Alabama.

Global August 2020

Ex-Trump Adviser Charged In Border Wall Scheme

Steve Bannon, the former chief strategist to President Donald Trump, has been arrested; he and three others allegedly pocketed donations from the “We Build The Wall” fundraiser.

Global August 2020

Democrats Across America Nominate Biden

The first-ever virtual roll call vote took place at the Democratic National Convention. As a result, the Democratic Party has formally nominated Joe Biden as its candidate.

Global August 2020

Nearly 40 Fires Rage Across California

Across California, fires are forcing thousands to evacuate. A state fire spokesperson said, “we are stretched thin for crews,” and that, “air resources have been stretched thin.”

Global August 2020

Nearly 40 Fires Rage Across California

Across California, fires are forcing thousands to evacuate. A state fire spokesperson said, “we are stretched thin for crews,” and that, “air resources have been stretched thin.”

Global August 2020

100th Anniversary Of Women's Suffrage

The 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage is both a reminder of positive progress but also of how women in Latino, African American and other communities continue to face barriers.

Global August 2020

High School Football Amid COVID

Much of the news lately has focused on college football and the pandemic. However, there is just as much division regarding high school football – and not nearly as many resources.

Global August 2020

Does Congress Control The Post Office?

Tensions are rising about the state of the USPS with Speaker Nancy Pelosi calling the House back into session and a vote on the "Delivering for America Act" expected for August 22.