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)
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Entire police department in small Minnesota city resigns, citing low pay
The police chief and officers in
Goodhue, Minnesota, a small town about 65 miles southeast of Minneapolis, resigned together citing low salaries.
Maui ‘is not for sale’: Survivors say developers want to buy land where their homes once stood
Maui wildfires survivors who lost their homes say they’ve already been approached by developers. Many say they want to stay and rebuild.
Florida’s coral reef is in danger. Scientists say rescued corals may aid recovery
Record marine heat wave bakes Florida corals, while scientists nurse rescued coral fragments that could one day aid recovery.
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)
England vs. Australia live updates: How 2 late goals sent Lionesses to World Cup final
England beat Australia 3-1 to advance to the World Cup final. Alessia Russo and Lauren Hemp put Lionesses on top after Sam Kerr’s stunning equalizer.
Should governments be blamed for climate change? How one lawsuit could change US policies
A judge’s decision finding that Montana policies violate residents’ constitutional rights to a healthful environment could have broad implications.
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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…
Denver police officer fatally shot a man she thought held a knife. It was a marker.
Police released body-worn camera footage, which showed an officer fire two shots at Brandon Cole as he ran toward her holding a marker, not a knife.
Offense has issues, Quinnen Williams wreaks havoc in latest ‘Hard Knocks’ with Jets
While the New York Jets offense might have a line issue, Quinnen Williams and the defense stood out on “Hard Knocks.”