Top 5 On the Go: Thursday August 20

Updated

Whether you're leaving work or relaxing on the couch, here are the top stories to know right now.



1. Firefighters killed battling flames hailed as heroes
Officials identified the three "heroes" on Thursday who were killed after their vehicle crashed while battling raging wildfires in Washington state.

2. Pioneering Army women have high hopes after historic feat
The two women who completed the grueling U.S. Army Ranger school said on Thursday, they hope their accomplishments help open up more opportunities for women in the military.

3. Josh Duggar admits to sordid addiction
After a hack revealed he had two accounts on cheating site Ashley Madison, reality star Josh Duggar released a statement on Thursday admitting he had become addicted to pornography, and had been living a double life.

4. First official hurricane of the season
Tropical Storm Danny officially became a hurricane on Thursday and it's expected to gain strength going into the weekend.

5. Victim in alleged prep school rape trial 'traumatized'
A teenager broke down into tears on Thursday under intense questioning about her alleged rape by a fellow prep school classmate.

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