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Archives for August 2023
Tens of thousands of young Scouts to evacuate world jamboree in South Korea as tropical storm looms
South Korea will evacuate tens of thousands of scouts by bus from a coastal jamboree site as Tropical Storm Khanun looms, officials said Monday. … [Read more...] about Tens of thousands of young Scouts to evacuate world jamboree in South Korea as tropical storm looms
Penguins acquire 3-time Norris Trophy-winning defenseman Erik Karlsson in a trade with the Sharks
Karlsson is the first defenseman to be traded fresh off winning the Norris as the NHL's top defenseman since Doug Harvey in 1961. … [Read more...] about Penguins acquire 3-time Norris Trophy-winning defenseman Erik Karlsson in a trade with the Sharks
Multinational force fights stubborn wildfire in Cyprus, including Lebanon, Greece and Jordan
A multinational force is helping Cyprus fight stubborn wildfires in the summer heat, with Lebanon joining Greece and Jordan in sending aircraft to fight a blaze that has scorched miles of mountainous terrain, officials said Monday. … [Read more...] about Multinational force fights stubborn wildfire in Cyprus, including Lebanon, Greece and Jordan
Ex-Minneapolis officer faces sentencing on a state charge for his role in George Floyd’s killing
The last former Minneapolis police officer to face sentencing in state court for his role in the killing of George Floyd will learn Monday whether he will spend additional time in prison. … [Read more...] about Ex-Minneapolis officer faces sentencing on a state charge for his role in George Floyd’s killing

