5 things to know for your new day – Tuesday, August 4

By Doug Criss, CNN
2 minute read
Updated 8:55 AM EDT, Tue August 4, 2015
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Tragedy strikes a circus in New England. GOP presidential candidates get together on stage. And Darren Wilson inches back into the spotlight.

It’s Tuesday, and here are five things to know for your new day.

CIRCUS TENT COLLAPSE

Circus tragedy: A circus tent collapsed during stormy weather in New Hampshire yesterday, killing two people. Their names weren’t released, but officials described them as a “young man and a young girl.” About 100 people were inside the tent at the time, watching a performance of the Walker Brothers Circus. At least 27 people were hospitalized.

CAMPAIGN 2016

Forum fun: Consider it a debate preview. Fourteen of the 17 GOP presidential contenders were on stage last night for a candidates’ forum, in advance of Thursday’s night big debate. Each candidate answered questions in a one-on-one format with a moderator. It was a pretty tame two hours, probably because the current GOP frontrunner – Donald Trump – wasn’t there.

Caption:MANCHESTER, NH - AUGUST 3: (L-R) Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, Dr. Ben Carson, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, former CEO Hewlett-Packard Carly Fiorina, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (SC), Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, Ohio Gov. John Kasich, former New York Gov. George Pataki, former Texas Gov. Rick Perry, former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum (PA), Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker stand on the stage prior to the Voters First Presidential Forum for Republicans at Saint Anselm College August 3, 2015 in Manchester, New Hampshire. The forum was organized by the New Hampshire Union Leader and C-SPAN in response to the Fox News debate later this week that will limit the candidates to the top 10 Republicans based on nationwide polls. (Photo by Darren McCollester/Getty Images)
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PLANNED PARENTHOOD

Funding fight: A Senate vote to defund Planned Parenthood failed yesterday, setting up the possibility the GOP will use a government shutdown threat to strip the nonprofit group’s funding. Federal agencies run out of money at the end of September, and Congress is expected to take up some type of short-term spending bill next month. Pressure will be high in conservative circles to attach a provision to any federal spending bill to block additional funds for Planned Parenthood.

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CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES

Fiery figures: Twenty-one fires. 134,000 acres burned. 10,000 firefighters deployed. And tens of thousands of residents evacuated. That’s the tale of the numbers out of California this morning, as the state struggles with another day of multiple wildfires. The largest blaze is the Rocky Fire, which has burned 60,000, drought-parched acres in three counties. It’s only 12% contained, so it’s going to be awhile before it’s under control.

Fires burn on a hill in Livermore, California, on Thursday, August 20. California has been battling numerous wildfires as its historic drought reaches a fourth year.
Fires burn on a hill in Livermore, California, on Thursday, August 20. California has been battling numerous wildfires as its historic drought reaches a fourth year.
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The charred remains of a property is seen in Livermore on August 20.
The charred remains of a property is seen in Livermore on August 20.
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A firefighter climbs on the side of a hill while putting out hot spots in Livermore on August 20.
A firefighter climbs on the side of a hill while putting out hot spots in Livermore on August 20.
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Firefighter Mike Martel walks through smoke while working to clean up after a weekend fire that ravaged the Montebello Hills area near Los Angeles on Monday, August 17.
Firefighter Mike Martel walks through smoke while working to clean up after a weekend fire that ravaged the Montebello Hills area near Los Angeles on Monday, August 17.
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Firefighters hose down the smoldering ruins of a building that was burned by the Warm Fire north of Castaic, California, on Sunday, August 16.
Firefighters hose down the smoldering ruins of a building that was burned by the Warm Fire north of Castaic, California, on Sunday, August 16.
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A plane drops fire retardant on the Cabin Fire north of Asuza, California, on Saturday, August 15.
A plane drops fire retardant on the Cabin Fire north of Asuza, California, on Saturday, August 15.
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A crew descends a scorched mountainside in the Angeles National Forest on August 15.
A crew descends a scorched mountainside in the Angeles National Forest on August 15.
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A burn operation is seen during the Jerusalem Fire, near Lower Lake, California, on Friday, August 11.
A burn operation is seen during the Jerusalem Fire, near Lower Lake, California, on Friday, August 11.
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Flames from a backfire operation burn through a grove of trees as firefighters try to head off the Rocky Fire on Monday, August 3, near Clearlake, California.
Flames from a backfire operation burn through a grove of trees as firefighters try to head off the Rocky Fire on Monday, August 3, near Clearlake, California.
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Firefighters look on as the Rocky Fire burns through trees on Sunday, August 2.
Firefighters look on as the Rocky Fire burns through trees on Sunday, August 2.
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A Cal Fire truck is driven away from flames as the Rocky Fire burns near Clearlake on August 2.
A Cal Fire truck is driven away from flames as the Rocky Fire burns near Clearlake on August 2.
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Firefighters light backfires in an attempt to control the blaze near Clearlake on August 2.
Firefighters light backfires in an attempt to control the blaze near Clearlake on August 2.
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The Rocky Fire burns near Clearlake on August 2.
The Rocky Fire burns near Clearlake on August 2.
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Flames from the Rocky Fire burn through dry grass August 2 near Clearlake.
Flames from the Rocky Fire burn through dry grass August 2 near Clearlake.
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Large plumes of smoke rise from the Rocky Fire on Saturday, August 1.
Large plumes of smoke rise from the Rocky Fire on Saturday, August 1.
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A firefighting air tanker flies in front of the setting sun while battling the Rocky Fire on August 1.
A firefighting air tanker flies in front of the setting sun while battling the Rocky Fire on August 1.
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Heat marks are visible on an air-conditioning unit at a destroyed home in Lower Lake on August 1.
Heat marks are visible on an air-conditioning unit at a destroyed home in Lower Lake on August 1.
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Flames approach a house in Lower Lake on Friday, July 31.
Flames approach a house in Lower Lake on Friday, July 31.
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Firefighters spray a hose at a fire near Lower Lake on July 31.
Firefighters spray a hose at a fire near Lower Lake on July 31.
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A firefighter prepares to douse spot fires in Lower Lake on July 31.
A firefighter prepares to douse spot fires in Lower Lake on July 31.
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As the Rocky Fire approaches, goats run from their pen after firefighters freed them on July 31.
As the Rocky Fire approaches, goats run from their pen after firefighters freed them on July 31.
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Trees and brush burn while firefighters battle the Wragg Fire near Winters, California, on Thursday, July 23. The fast-moving wildfire had scorched almost 7,000 acres in Napa and Sonoma counties, authorities said.
Trees and brush burn while firefighters battle the Wragg Fire near Winters, California, on Thursday, July 23. The fast-moving wildfire had scorched almost 7,000 acres in Napa and Sonoma counties, authorities said.
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A firefighting aircraft drops retardant on a ridge to combat the Wragg Fire on July 23.
A firefighting aircraft drops retardant on a ridge to combat the Wragg Fire on July 23.
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Flames from the Pines Fire burn on Saturday, July 18, in Wrightwood, California. The blaze was burning near Mount San Antonio, which is also called Mount Baldy for its snow-capped summit that's highly visible in Los Angeles.
Flames from the Pines Fire burn on Saturday, July 18, in Wrightwood, California. The blaze was burning near Mount San Antonio, which is also called Mount Baldy for its snow-capped summit that's highly visible in Los Angeles.
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Slow-moving traffic fills the northbound lanes of Interstate 215 near Victorville, California, on Friday, July 17. The traffic was linked to the North Fire, which caused people to abandon their vehicles and flee as flames jumped the freeway.
Slow-moving traffic fills the northbound lanes of Interstate 215 near Victorville, California, on Friday, July 17. The traffic was linked to the North Fire, which caused people to abandon their vehicles and flee as flames jumped the freeway.
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The North Fire burns July 17 near Interstate 15 in the Cajon Pass in San Bernardino County.
The North Fire burns July 17 near Interstate 15 in the Cajon Pass in San Bernardino County.
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Firefighters start a backfire along Baldy Mesa Road late on July 17.
Firefighters start a backfire along Baldy Mesa Road late on July 17.
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Smoke from a wildfire rises above Interstate 15 near San Bernardino, California, on July 17.
Smoke from a wildfire rises above Interstate 15 near San Bernardino, California, on July 17.
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The scorched remains of a truck destroyed by the North Fire are towed away near Victorville on July 17.
The scorched remains of a truck destroyed by the North Fire are towed away near Victorville on July 17.
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A helicopter prepares to drop water over a fire near Oak Hills, California, on July 17.
A helicopter prepares to drop water over a fire near Oak Hills, California, on July 17.
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Flames rise over a cluster of homes in Oak Hills on July 17.
Flames rise over a cluster of homes in Oak Hills on July 17.
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DARREN WILSON

Police profile: As the anniversary of the Michael Brown shooting approaches, Darren Wilson – the former Ferguson, Missouri, police officer who killed Brown – has re-emerged, at least in the pages of The New Yorker. The magazine paints Wilson as a reclusive man leading a “very quiet life” with his family. Check out six other things we learned about Wilson from the profile.

Officials released never-before-seen photos of Ferguson, Missouri, police officer Darren Wilson after it was announced Monday, November 24, that a grand jury had chosen not to indict Wilson for the shooting death of Michael Brown. These photos were taken on the day of Wilson's altercation with Brown, and they were released as part of the evidence that was presented to the grand jury. <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2014/11/25/justice/ferguson-grand-jury-documents/index.html">Read what Wilson told the grand jury</a>
Officer Darren Wilson —
Officials released never-before-seen photos of Ferguson, Missouri, police officer Darren Wilson after it was announced Monday, November 24, that a grand jury had chosen not to indict Wilson for the shooting death of Michael Brown. These photos were taken on the day of Wilson's altercation with Brown, and they were released as part of the evidence that was presented to the grand jury. Read what Wilson told the grand jury
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Another photo taken on the day of Wilson's altercation with Brown.
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Another photo taken on the day of Wilson's altercation with Brown.
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Another photo taken on the day of Wilson's altercation with Brown.
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Another photo taken on the day of Wilson's altercation with Brown.
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Another photo taken on the day of Wilson's altercation with Brown.
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Another photo taken on the day of Wilson's altercation with Brown.
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Another photo taken on the day of Wilson's altercation with Brown.
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Another photo taken on the day of Wilson's altercation with Brown.
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Another photo taken on the day of Wilson's altercation with Brown.
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Another photo taken on the day of Wilson's altercation with Brown.
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Another photo taken on the day of Wilson's altercation with Brown.
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Another photo taken on the day of Wilson's altercation with Brown.
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Officer Darren Wilson