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Brazil's troops battle Amazon fire

World leaders at the G7 summit are expected to talk about the fires destroying the Amazon rainforest. Today, Brazilian officials mobilized 44,000 troops to battle the flames There have been more than 76 thousand wildfires across Brazil in 2019

Prince Andrew issues second Epstein statement

Britain’s Prince Andrew is now saying it was a mistake to meet with Jeffrey Epstein back in 2010. Prince Andrew issued a rare second statement that he hopes will clarify his association with the convicted sex offender. The prince also expressed “tremendous sympathy” for Epstein’s alleged victims
- Top headlines for August 24, 2019

Texas community rallies behind gymnast injured in freak accident

The teen has received video messages from gymnastics teams across the country as the community continues to support him

Lightning strike halts PGA tournament

A lightning strike injured at least five people on Saturday at the PGA Tour event in Atlanta. The tournament was suspended until Sunday and five people were transported to the hospital.

Man found guilty in "stand your ground" trial

A Florida man was found guilty of manslaughter Friday after trying to use the “stand your ground” law as a defense. The man fatally shot another man over a dispute stemming from a handicapped parking space

Planned Parenthood threat arrest

A Tennessee man was arrested for allegedly threatening a mass shooting at a Planned Parenthood in Washington, D.C. This is not an isolated case

80 indicted in online fraud scheme that stole millions

Most of the people arrested were Nigerian nationals who allegedly preyed on elderly victims

Video appears to contradict defendant in "stand your ground" trial

Initially Michael Drejka was not arrested for the shooting death of Markeis McGlockton last year

Taliban peace talks underway in Qatar

It took 18 years of fighting and thousands of civilian deaths to see the U.S. sit down with the Taliban. But the group still refuses to blame al Qaeda for 9/11. Imtiaz Tyab reports from Doha, where he got rare access to Taliban negotiators

REAL ID mandatory for air travel in 2020

By October of 2020, travelers won't be able to board a flight without a REAL ID or alternative identification. At airports across the U.S., TSA officers are reminding customers

Fires in Brazil's Amazon blamed on deforestation

Wildfires are sweeping through the Amazon rainforest at an alarming rate. Deforestation and dry conditions are chiefly to blame. But many conservationists hold Brazil's president responsible

Telecoms and attorneys general reach anti-robocall deal

Attorneys general from across the country announced an agreement with 12 major carriers, designed to clamp down on illegal robocalls. The companies said they will take on certain steps including offering free call blocking

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