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Russia fires warning shots at cargo ship in Black Sea as ruble falls
Russia’s Defense Ministry announced a Russian warship fired warning shots at a cargo ship in the Black Sea. The ministry said the Palau-flagged Sukru Okan vessel was heading north to the Ukrainian Danube River port of Izmail. According to the ministry, Russian forces fired shots from automatic small arms to force it to stop after the… -
Maui wildfires deadliest in US in 100+ years: The Rundown Aug. 14, 2023
The Maui wildfires have now become some of the deadliest in United States history, and cameras captured a plane crashing during an air show. These stories and more highlight The Rundown for Monday, Aug. 14, 2023. Maui wildfires deadliest in U.S. in more than a century The wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui are… -
Watchdog: IRS lost millions of sensitive tax records
The IRS is facing new scrutiny after a government watchdog found the agency lost millions of tax records containing sensitive information. Those tax records come from two different agency storage facilities in California and Utah and involve both business and individual tax records reportedly from the fiscal year 2010. According to the watchdog investigating the… -
Special counsel requests interview with Biden on classified documents: Report
There are reports of movement in the Justice Department’s classified documents case, but not the one against former President Donald Trump. This update concerns the case looking into President Joe Biden’s handling of classified documents. In response to the federal indictment of Trump’s handling of classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate, the former president asked… -
Detained Americans on house arrest in planned Iran prisoner swap: The Rundown Aug. 11, 2023
An encouraging step takes place in a plan to get detained Americans home from Iran. And a 300,000-year-old skull is raising new questions about humans. It’s time for The Rundown for Friday, Aug. 11, 2023. Americans moved to house arrest in Iran under planned prisoner swap Five Americans imprisoned in Iran have been placed… -
Docs show multiple FBI offices involved in memo targeting Catholics: House GOP
Part of former President Donald Trump’s campaign for 2024 is the slogan “they’re not coming after me — they’re coming after you.” A new CBS poll found the majority of conservatives believe that the federal government is targeting them. The House Judiciary Committee says in a letter it already has proof in an FBI memo… -
Death toll rises as wildfires tear through Hawaii: The Rundown Aug. 10, 2023
The death toll rises after wildfires tear through parts of Hawaii. And look before you end that call – a big change is on the way for iPhone users. It’s time for The Rundown for Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023. Death toll rises in Maui wildfires The death toll has risen on the Hawaiian island of… -
Investor sues Target over Pride clothing controversy that led to boycott
An investor is suing Target over its LGBTQ Pride merchandise controversy that led to a $15 billion drop in the company’s market value. The shareholder wants to recoup losses over the company’s so-called woke decision-making. It started in June during Pride month when the retailer displayed LGBTQ-friendly clothing for all ages, including “tuck-friendly” women’s swimsuits for… -
Ohio voters reject Issue 1, sets stage for abortion rights vote: The Rundown Aug. 9, 2023
Ohio voters went to the polls on a measure with implications on abortion laws in the state. And what are recycled clues? How the writers’ strike is affecting the long-running game show “Jeopardy!” It’s time for The Rundown for Aug. 9, 2023. Ohio voters reject Issue 1, sets stage for abortion rights vote Ohio… -
TikTok challenges Montana ban as more Americans worry about app’s threat
Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok’s threat to national security has been a common refrain over the last year as a movement of states and entire countries have banned the app from being downloaded on state and federal devices. But starting next year, TikTok will be banned throughout Montana from being downloaded on any device once a user… -
Weight loss drug Wegovy can reduce heart attack risk, study says
The weight loss drug Wegovy has become wildly popular, and the health benefits go beyond just dropping pounds, according to new data released by the drugmaker. Results of the clinical trial released on Tuesday, Aug. 8, suggests the supplement, used for quickly losing weight, directly coincides with a lower risk of heart disease by as… -
Deadly storms leave more than 1 million without power: The Rundown Aug. 8, 2023
Severe storms sweep through parts of the U.S., leaving at least two dead and more than a million in the dark. And a 99-year-old book publishing company begins a new chapter. It’s time for The Rundown for Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023. 2 dead in stretch of storms across South, East Coast A deadly storm…