Donald Trump boasts that his standing among Republicans only improves as he faces a series of criminal charges. A new AP-NORC poll supports Trump’s claim in the primary election, but the general election could be a different story. (August 16)
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Putting pig organs to a key test in donated bodies
Surgeons at NYU transplanted a pig’s kidney into a brain-dead man and for over a month it’s worked normally. It’s a critical step toward eventually trying in living patients. (Aug. 16) (AP video/Shelby Lum)
Dogs help search for Maui fire victims
A statement from Maui County, Hawaii said that by late Tuesday, crews with cadaver dogs had searched 32% of the area devastated by a massive wildfire last week. (Aug. 16)
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Here’s the latest for Wednesday August 16th: More than 100 confirmed dead in Hawaii fire; Maui residents struggle with power and cellphone service; North Korea claims soldier who crossed border was disillusioned with US; California judge accused of kil…
Japanese sumo champion chases American football dream
Hidetora Hanada, Colorado State’s newest defensive lineman, was an amateur sumo wrestler back in Japan. The 6-foot-1, 280-pound Hanada rose up the ranks to become a Yokozuna, or grand champion. Instead of developing the career in what is considered Jap…
Videos put scrutiny on downed power lines as possible cause of deadly Maui wildfires
Footage has emerged as key evidence pointing to fallen utility lines as the possible cause of the deadly Maui wildfire. (August 15)(AP video/Haven Daley)
Wildfires rage in the Pyrenees region prompting evacuations
Authorities say a wildfire ripped through 500 hectares (1,235 acres) of land near the seaside resort of Argeles-sur-Mer in southern France, close to the border with Spain. (August 15)
A week after Maui wildfire, islanders survey aftermath and look ahead to recovery
The wildfire that swept across Maui a week ago turned one of the nation’s most celebrated island vistas into an ashen moonscape and killed at least 99 people, a number that officials warn could rise by scores as the search continues. (August 15)
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Tropical storm makes landfall in Japan, bringing heavy rainfall
A strong tropical storm lashed central and western Japan with heavy rain and high winds Tuesday, causing flooding and damaging buildings and paralyzing air and ground transportation while many people were traveling for a Buddhist holiday week. (August …
Explosion rocks market in Dominican Republic
Authorities say at least three people died and more than 30 were injured after a powerful explosion rocked a popular market area in a city near the capital of the Dominican Republic. (14. Aug)