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From Anna Marie Tendler's memoir to T.J. Newman's thriller

The Best New Books to Read in August 2024

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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When a man goes missing, his friends turn to social media to track his final hours. What they learn is horrific. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty investigates.

What Happened in Apartment 4C?

The Perseid meteor shower will peak Sunday night, giving astronomy fans one of the best shows of 2024 as they look to the skies. The shower started in July and will continue through most of August, but it will peak overnight on Sunday into Monday, NASA said. The Perseids are considered the "best meteor shower of the year" by NASA, with about 50 to 100 meteors seen per hour under ideal conditions. What time will the Perseid meteor shower peak tonight?The best time to catch the Perseids is in the pre-dawn hours, according to NASA, but it is possible to view meteors...

What time and where the Perseid meteor shower will peak

Kansas State

The following is a transcript of an interview with Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly, chair of the Democratic Governors Association, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Aug. 11, 2024.MARGARET BRENNAN: We want to go now to Kansas Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly, good morning to you, Governor. GOVERNOR LAURA KELLY: Good morning to you. MARGARET BRENNAN: So, Governor, you are in a pretty unique position here. You are a twice elected Democratic governor of a pretty red state. Democrats have been bleeding support in rural America for years. How do Democrats woo back rural America?GOV. KELLY: Well, you just have to...

Transcript: Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly on "Face the Nation," Aug. 11, 2024

Fought in the United States between 1861 to 1865, the American Civil War is described as one of the darkest times in United States history. Brother fought against brother over several reasons, although primarily over the controversy of slavery in the United States. The states that remained loyal to the United States were known as the Union with the southern states that succeeded calling themselves the Confederate States of America. The conflict is the bloodiest and most costly war ever fought on American soil, changing the trajectory of the United States forever. These photos salvaged from the Civil War show what that time was really like.

Gruesome Civil War Photos Released From The Government Vault (Rare & Vintage Photos Of The Civil War)

Massachusetts State

Salem, MA

Are you fascinated by the Salem Witch Trials? Massachusetts offers a unique glimpse into this eerie chapter of history. Visiting Salem, you can walk through the same streets where hysteria gripped the town in 1692. The Salem Witch Museum provides a detailed look at the trials, while the Witch House—the only structure still standing with direct ties to the events—offers a peek into 17th-century life. Don't miss the Old Burying Point Cemetery, where some of the trial's key figures rest. Whether you're a history buff or just curious, Salem's historical sites promise an unforgettable experience. Ready to step back in time?

Salem Witch Trials Historical Sites – Massachusetts’ Spooky Past

CHICAGO (CBS) — Ideal conditions for the Air & Water Show, with great visibility and lots of sun. Just fair weather clouds in the late afternoon. A dry west/northwest wind flow of 5-15 mph will keep humidity levels low. Boaters can expect a west wind of 10-15 knots and...

Mostly sunny in Chicago for Day 2 of the Air and Water Show

Harris, Trump campaign for support in the West; Birds of prey serving as ring bearers is latest wedding trend.

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Summer is reading season – so why not add the Booker Dozen to your list? Here are the 13 books that have made the Booker Prize 2024 longlist. As always, 13 books have made the Booker Prize 2024 Longlist, whittled down from a whopping 156 eligible books published between 1 October 2023 and 30 September 2024 submitted to the prize. The Longlist includes three debut novelists alongside six writers previously nominated for the prize, with eight women and five men commended for their work.

Booker Prize 2024: The Longlist Has Landed

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The excavation is one of the many carried out in the City of David National Park to help expand and reassess the understanding of history and biblical accounts of the ancient city.

Archaeological dig in Jerusalem finds fortifications believed to be from time of King David: See the photos

In this preview of an interview to air on "CBS Sunday Morning" August 11, President Joe Biden tells CBS News' Robert Costa how he views his 2020 run for the White House and why he decided to exit the presidential race this year.

President Joe Biden on being a "transition president"

Los Angeles, CA

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Dennis the Menace actor Jay North is now 73 years old. This is his story. On August 3, 1951, Jay North was born Jay Waverly North, Jr., in Los Angeles, and seven years later, began acting on TV on shows like Wanted: Dead or Alive, and 77 Sunset Strip.

Former Childstar Jay North (TV's 'Dennis the Menace') Turns 73

Archaeologists have uncovered what they believe to be signs of prehistoric life in Faversham in Kent. The Kent Archaeological Society believes it has found a burial site dating back between 1,500 and 3,000 years at Lees Court Estate. The discoveries from the dig include flint chippings produced by tool making,...

Archaeologists uncover signs of prehistoric life

A man seen climbing up the Eiffel Tower in Paris has prompted mass evacuations near the famous Paris landmark hours before the Olympics closing ceremony on Sunday.The shirtless man was seen scaling the 1,083-foot-tall tower. It was not immediately clear where he began his ascent but he was spotted just above the Olympic rings adorning the second section of the monument, just above the first viewing deck.Police escorted visitors away from the area around 3 p.m. Some visitors who were briefly locked on the second floor were allowed to exit around 30 minutes later."An individual started climbing the Eiffel Tower...

Man seen climbing up Eiffel Tower hours before Olympics closing ceremony

South Carolina State

Explore Beaufort SC

The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Pennsylvania State

Carlisle, PA

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Pennsylvania Destination Named Among 'Best Small Towns To Visit' In The US

Excavation director Dr Hugh Willmott says the dig has produced some "really exciting results".

Archaeologists to conclude medieval abbey dig

Florida State

We leave you this Sunday morning among horseshoe crabs at Gator Creek, near Florida's Kennedy Space Center. Videographer: Doug Jensen.

Nature: Horseshoe crabs in Florida

As a collector of artifacts, Richard “Dana” Moore makes a habit of scrolling through Goodwill’s online thrift store, and one day in 2022, he came across an item that piqued his interest. Moore wound up making a historic find.

Almanac: August 11

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