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August 15, 2023

Dramatic video captures Florida man's rescue after plane crashes into Gulf of Mexico: 'Make it or drown'

A Florida man was rescued on Sunday after his plane crashed into the Gulf of Mexico, according to a Facebook post from the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.

August 15, 2023

Georgia court offers new explanation for 'fictitious' indictment posted before Trump charges

Clerk's office is offering a new explanation for the “fictitious" indictment posted on the court's website before a grand jury indicted former President Trump and 18 others.

August 15, 2023

Gov. Brian Kemp fires back at Trump's claim of rigged 2020 election in Georgia: 'Not stolen'

Gov. Brian Kemp fired back at former President Trump on Tuesday, saying that the 2020 election in his state of Georgia was not stolen.

August 15, 2023

Trump campaign blasts DA in Georgia election case for father's Black Panther ties: 'Steeped in hate'

Former President Trump's campaign emailed supporters after his Georgia indictment, saying Fulton County DA Fani Willis comes from a family "steeped in hate."

August 15, 2023

Trial commences for 2 white men accused of chasing, shooting at Mississippi Black FedEx driver

The trial is set to start Tuesday for two Mississippi white men facing charges for allegedly chasing and shooting at a Black FedEx driver after he delivered a package to a residence.

August 15, 2023

Dengue virus spreads across Florida counties, health officials say

The Florida Department of Health has placed Broward County under a mosquito-borne illness alert as locally acquired cases of dengue virus spread, according to recent data.

August 15, 2023

Louisville students return to school following disastrous roll out of new bus system

Following a disastrous school bus system that prolonged the start of a new school term by a week in Louisville, Kentucky, students can finally begin returning to class.

August 15, 2023

Dems, education leaders in North Carolina criticize GOP for budget delays, causing staffing issues

North Carolina’s education leaders and Democrats are criticizing Republicans for the state’s school staffing issues as the GOP continues to negotiate on an overdue spending plan.

August 15, 2023

Presidents of 13 universities elevate free speech on their campuses ahead of academic year

At least 13 university presidents across the United States are elevating free speech on their campuses as part of a new initiative to combat threats to democracy.

August 15, 2023

North Carolina dad shoots man who allegedly hit, killed son moments earlier: police

A North Carolina man is facing second-degree murder charges after allegedly fatally shooting a man who earlier allegedly fatally struck his teenage son with a truck.