AP NewsCast 9 p.m. EDT
Summary
AP News reports on Hurricane Isaias approaching the U.S. Gulf Coast, prompting storm surge warnings and school cancellations. The broadcast also covers the first assisted steps by Krista Pike following her failed execution and the Pentagon's decision to live-stream the firing squad execution of Nidal Hassan. Additionally, it details the return of the USS Abraham Lincoln and new torture and human rights charges filed against Venezuela's ousted leader, Nicolas Maduro, and his wife, Cilia Flores.
Topics discussed
Introduction: Hurricane Isaias strengthens to Category 2
Florida Governor DeSantis on storm surge risks in the Panhandle
Preparations: Oil production pauses and school cancellations
Transition to death penalty news
Pentagon announces live-streaming of Nidal Hassan execution
USS Abraham Lincoln returns home after record time at sea
New torture and human rights charges against Nicolas Maduro
Details on alleged abuses and Cilia Flores' legal status
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