Oregon State Police called to bring Republican senators back for climate vote
Republican senators fled the state to prevent Democrats from voting on a climate change bill. source
‘State of Pride’ documentary peeks into the lives of LGBTQ youth in the US
Activist Raymond Braun’s YouTube documentary, ‘State of Pride,’ explores the meaning of pride to LGBTQ youth in communities across the country. source
California governor declares state of emergency after earthquakes
Gov. Gavin Newsom is seeking help from the White House after a series of earthquakes and aftershocks left Southern California residents on edge. READ MORE: https://abcn.ws/2FV0uTV #ABCNews #Earthquake #SouthernCalifornia #Ridgecrest…
California town under state of emergency after 6.4 magnitude quake
Aftershocks rattled buildings and nerves near the epicenter as some homes were knocked off their foundations and gas leaks sparked fires. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE OF ‘WORLD NEWS TONIGHT’: https://bit.ly/2LDPspS…
Gulf Coast prepares for tropical threat
Nearly 9 inches of rain hits New Orleans, submerging parts of the city as the tropical system strengthens in Gulf of Mexico. READ MORE: https://abcn.ws/2G8Q9DM #ABCNews #NewOrleans #TropicalStormBarry #HurricaneBarry #Weather…
Labor secretary resigns amid outrage over Jeffery Epstein case
In a news conference this week, Alexander Acosta defended his handling of the case against the financier but a former state prosecutor called his version of events “completely wrong.” WATCH…
6 people rescued after raft tumbles over waterfall
The passengers were on an unguided, rented raft when it plummeted 30 feet down a waterfall in Pennsylvania’s Ohiopyle State Park, authorities said. #ABCNews #Raft #Rescue #Waterfall source
Trump ‘contributing to the problem’ of rise in white supremacy: Cory Booker
On “This Week,” George Stephanopoulos interviews Sen. Cory Booker on combatting gun violence and the state of his 2020 presidential campaign. source
Hong Kong protests, the Iowa State Fair, Eid celebrations: World in Photos, Aug. 16
A look at this week’s top photos from around the globe. source
Major airlines issuing travel warnings before Dorian hits Florida
Officials want to avoid some of the traffic nightmares experienced in the lead up to Hurricane Irma. source