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Judge orders Biden administration to reinstate 'remain in Mexico' policy

Sat, 14 Aug 2021 16:29:50 -0400

A federal judge has ordered the Biden administration to reinstate and enforce "in good faith" a Trump-era policy requiring asylum seekers to wait in Mexico for their U.S. court hearings.

Tropical Storm Grace forms in Atlantic

Sat, 14 Aug 2021 15:39:20 -0400

Tropical Storm Grace developed Saturday just east of the Leeward Islands, prompting warnings throughout the Caribbean.

Reports: Taliban takes key northern Afghan city of Mazar-i-Sharif

Sat, 14 Aug 2021 15:30:55 -0400

The key northern Afghan city of Mazar-i-Sharif fell into the hands of the Taliban on Saturday as the militants continued their advance across the country toward the capital of Kabul, according to multiple reports.

Biden administration urges Florida, Texas to reverse school mask mandate bans

Sat, 14 Aug 2021 15:12:06 -0400

U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona sent letters to Republican governors in Florida and Texas, urging them to reverse rules banning school mask mandates.

Dixie Fire grows to over 540,000 acres, prompts new round of evacuations

Sat, 14 Aug 2021 15:10:10 -0400

The Dixie Fire has grown to over 540,000 acres since it started in mid-July, according to an update released Saturday.

Australia's New South Wales put into strict lockdown as COVID-19 cases spike

Sat, 14 Aug 2021 14:16:06 -0400

The Australian state of New South Wales was placed in a strict, weeklong lockdown Saturday after local health officials recorded the highest number of new COVID-19 cases seen in a single day.

Emma Stone poised to star in 'Cruella' sequel

Sat, 14 Aug 2021 13:15:57 -0400

Oscar-winning actress Emma Stone is set to star in the sequel to her Disney hit, "Cruella."

7.2-magnitude earthquake hits Haiti; at least 225 dead

Sat, 14 Aug 2021 13:02:43 -0400

A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti early Saturday, leaving at least 225 dead and many others wounded or missing, local officials said.

Texas to spend $25 million on 2-mile concrete barrier at border

Sat, 14 Aug 2021 12:50:31 -0400

The Texas Department of Transportation is set to pay nearly $25 million for the construction of a nearly 2-mile concrete barrier along the border in Eagle Pass.

Gabourey Sidibe to headline fiction podcast 'If I Go Missing the Witches Did It'

Sat, 14 Aug 2021 12:22:12 -0400

"Precious" and "Empire" actress Gabourey Sidibe has signed on to lead the voice ensemble for the scripted fiction podcast "If I Go Missing the Witches Did It."

FX orders Season 4 of 'What We Do in the Shadows'

Sat, 14 Aug 2021 12:20:43 -0400

FX announced it has renewed horror comedy "What We Do in the Shadows" for a fourth season to air in 2022.

Singer-songwriter Nanci Griffith dead at 68

Sat, 14 Aug 2021 11:36:57 -0400

Singer-songwriter Nanci Griffith has died at the age of 68, her management company, Gold Mountain Entertainment, announced.

Fred weakens to tropical wave, expected to restrengthen before U.S. landfall

Sat, 14 Aug 2021 11:35:15 -0400

Tropical Depression Fred, which is expected to strengthen back into a tropical storm over the weekend, is no longer likely to make direct landfall on the Florida Peninsula, forecasters said Friday.

Sam Reid to star in AMC's 'Interview with the Vampire' series

Sat, 14 Aug 2021 11:06:48 -0400

Sam Reid has signed on to play the lead Lestat in AMC's planned horror drama, "Interview with the Vampire."

Russian firefighting plane crashes in Turkey killing 8

Sat, 14 Aug 2021 11:05:47 -0400

A Russian amphibious firefighting aircraft assisting efforts against Turkey's wildfires crashed Saturday killing all eight aboard, military officials said.

Billie Eilish's 'Happier Than Ever' tops the U.S. album chart

Sat, 14 Aug 2021 10:46:30 -0400

Singer-songwriter Billie Eilish's "Happier Than Ever" is the No. 1 album in the United States.

DHS warns of 'heightened threat environment' ahead of Sept. 11 anniversary

Sat, 14 Aug 2021 10:21:11 -0400

The Department of Homeland Security has warned of a "heightened threat environment" in the United States leading up to the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks.

Metabolism doesn't slow down until senior years, researchers say

Sat, 14 Aug 2021 03:05:06 -0400

Metabolism is actually highest at 1 year old, then gradually declines through the teen years until it reaches a consistent level that is maintained through adulthood until reaching senior status, researchers say.

On This Day, Aug. 14: Israel-Hezbollah war ends in truce

Sat, 14 Aug 2021 03:00:07 -0400

On Aug. 14, 2006, the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon ended in a truce, effective on this date, after 34 days of fighting.

Famous birthdays for Aug. 14: David Crosby, Steve Martin

Sat, 14 Aug 2021 03:00:07 -0400

Singer David Crosby turns 80 and actor Steve Martin turns 76, among the famous birthdays for Aug. 14.

Black people in U.S. have lower liver transplant survival, study says

Sat, 14 Aug 2021 01:05:06 -0400

Black American liver transplant recipients have a lower survival rate than Hispanic or white patients, and a new study suggests that alcohol-related liver disease and insurance coverage are key reasons.

San Francisco Giants sign SS Brandon Crawford to 2-year, $32M extension

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 23:59:27 -0400

The San Francisco Giants signed Brandon Crawford to a two-year, $32 million contract extension that will keep the All-Star shortstop with the club through the 2023 season.

7 injured after lightning strikes North Carolina mountain

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 20:45:26 -0400

Multiple people were injured in North Carolina around midday Friday after a lightning bolt struck a popular mountain.

Tennessee jury hands down death penalty for murder of deputy

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 20:01:20 -0400

A Tennessee jury has handed down a death sentence to a man convicted of murdering a Dickson County sheriff's deputy.