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Top Headlines – August 16, 2026

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The secret communist messages hidden in the outfits of DSA pretty-boy Hasan Piker and his radical pals
Todd Blanche Gets Heated After NBC Host Points Out His Jan. 6 Hypocrisy
Jared Kushner met with Hamas leaders in Egypt to discuss Gaza peace road map
Senegal’s Saint-Louis Regatta keeps centuries of tradition alive
The key players in Tupac Shakur’s murder
US-Iran MoU is set to expire: What to know
Brazil: Lula, Bolsonaro return to strongholds to launch runs for president
Innocent NYC mom of five bleeds out in bar bathroom after being struck by stray bullet
Virginia State University mass-shooting suspect found cowering in campus closet over 14 hours after mayhem
US admiral praises USS Lincoln crew amid reported mental health concerns
Anthropic IPO valuation hinges on $190B-$200B 2028 revenue forecast: sources
Blanche declines to pledge independence from the White House
Harvard professor slammed for using AI to write to write anti-Trump op-ed: ‘Worst slop I’ve seen’
More young men look up to Obama than a religious leader and 12% have been incarcerated — what explains the massive male malaise?
Kyrsten Sinema Says She First Had Sex With Former Bodyguard In 2024
Top U.S. commander acknowledges mental health issues on USS Lincoln
12 more bodies are recovered in Zimbabwe's ferry disaster, bringing death toll to 84
7 killed in Indiana storms that led to record flooding
Kushner meets Hamas leaders in Egypt to push Trump’s Gaza plan
Police looking for additional people who fired guns in Virginia university shooting that wounded 5
Box Office: ‘Spider-Man’ stays on top while two dino movies battle for third
Todd Blanche Dodges Vowing To Never Do Anything ‘Illegal’ For Trump
Ex-Mamdani campaign staffer makes outrageous claim about hateful NYC synagogue attack where attacker yelled ‘f–k the Jews’
Kushner has a rare meeting with Hamas' leader on the Gaza road map. A meeting with Netanyahu is next
1 killed, 4 wounded in Hartford mass shooting — as gunmen attack events across US in bloody weekend
Tommy John, All-Star pitcher whose pioneering surgery changed baseball, dies at 83
The perils of falling in love as a Communist Party member in China
Why are sandwiches more regulated than AI?
What the death sentence for former Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad tells us about the future of the country
Armed suspect with machete, pickaxe detained by customers during Costco jewelry heist: reports
Cristiano Ronaldo hints at retirement at end of season
Top US Commander Visits Long-Deployed USS Lincoln Amid Reports Of Poor Conditions
Republicans won the redistricting competition. Don't tell that to this California congressman
How a False Nuclear Claim About Iran Ricocheted From India to Washington
Tommy John, MLB All-star pitcher who had a surgery named after him, dies at 83
Trump’s vaccine order is counterproductive and ‘wrong on so many levels,’ GOP lawmaker says
A good – and bad – week for Italy's art police and museum security
Todd Blanche pressed on Nancy Guthrie case, calls disappearance 'heartbreaking'
Arsenal cruise to 3-0 win over Manchester City in Community Shield
BBC asks a U.S. court for help in getting testimony from the Trump family in defamation suit
Lindsay Clancy's trial highlights gaps in understanding, treating postpartum psychosis
What to Know Before Watching ‘Lanterns,’ HBO’s New DC Comics Series
It’s a Crowded Place With Some of the City’s Trickiest Traffic
Bou Meng, a Cambodian artist and survivor of a Khmer Rouge torture center, has died at 85
Safeway closing more stores as Albertsons reshapes footprint after failed Kroger merger
Lake Powell, the vital reservoir for the Southwest, hits record low
Is there a summer COVID-19 surge this year? Yep, it's ramping up again
Trump’s vaccine order is counterproductive and ‘wrong on so many levels,’ GOP lawmaker says
How to see the year's best meteor shower tonight
1 killed, 4 injured in shooting at park in Kentucky
Israel's Ben Gvir advocates killing '30 to 40' people in Gaza nightly while speaking to ex-hostage
Jaxson Dart scare brings familiar Giants concern into John Harbaugh era
CBS News poll on whether Democrats split over socialism, and how Americans see parties in today's economy
2026 St. Jude Championship leaderboard: Live updates, FedEx Cup Playoffs highlights from Round 4 in Memphis
Ukraine launches one of its largest aerial attacks of the war, killing at least 6 people in Russia
Republican senator criticizes Trump on 'wrong' comments about vaccines
‘The Mediterranean is a bridge, not a border’
Maker of ice cream sold at grocery stores nationwide files for bankruptcy as it appeals $23.8M judgment
NFL preseason live scores, updates, highlights: Browns QBs underwhelm; Justin Fields makes Chiefs debut
1 dead in Hawaii as Lala, now a tropical storm, moves west
Ben-Gvir calls for nightly killings of Palestinians in Gaza
What is Tokyo’s Yasukuni Shrine, linked to Japan’s wartime atrocities?
Fox News Anchor Goes Off On 'Weak' Soldiers Complaining About The USS Lincoln
Houthis launch new attacks on al-Makha and Marib as Yemen conflict escalates
Short pants: The long and the short of it
NFL preseason winners and losers: Which rookies stood out?
How Lovina Zook left the Amish and found an online audience
As Iran War Turns Into Economic Battle, a New U.S. Strategy Recalls Old Ones
The U.S. Military Wants A.I. Dominance. Feuds and China May Thwart It.
Green apples vs. red apples and whether one is better than the other
These Photos Of Princess Diana's Summer Style Will Get You Through August
JONATHAN TURLEY: Newsom thinks he can control the far-left mob, but history disagrees
Belgium’s largest wildfire on record spreads towards German border
Why Matthew McConaughey feels 'guilty' helping actor son Levi, 18
4 Renaissance paintings stolen from museum in Italy
Florida's First-Ever Black Governor Could Be A Trump Apologist
Australia’s far right is moving off the fringes as voters warm to its anti-immigrant message
Democrats reckon with ‘Woke 1’ as the party seeks to define an era — and distance themselves from it
‘Spearhead of annexation’: Israel hands West Bank rule to civilian police
Here's What It Means If You Get Winded From Walking Up The Stairs
Aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, where hardship and resilience share quarters
As Trump blocks Medicaid funds, one trans teen's mom asks: What's next?
Is your 1982 penny worth $20,000? Probably not, here's why
California AG’s block of Paramount-Warner Bros. merger could chase away key source of funds for Dems
Tough economy forces Gen Z to rewrite the American dream playbook
Trump threatens to make the Strait of Hormuz a US territory: Can he?
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Arsenal vs Manchester City LIVE: FA Community Shield
Nearly 10 years after Florida teen vanished, detectives turn to psychics for help. Can it bring a desperate family answers?
Why has Israel escalated attacks in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire?
Doctor describes amputating girl’s leg in Gaza without anaesthesia
Premier League: Key talking points heading into the new 2026-27 season
Ukraine attacks Russia with hundreds of drones in one of Kyiv’s largest aerial assaults of the conflict
The post-Hormuz era offers Africa a great opportunity
They lost everything in the fire. Now they're rebuilding a town
Former Bernie Sanders operative warns radical left has ‘overtaken’ the Democratic Party from within
Socialist NY lawmaker Emily Gallagher says shoplifting for ‘biological need’ is OK
Super Squad! Radical House group could double in size — and influence — come November
Mohamed Salah’s Trabzonspor debut ends in draw with Kasimpasa
Billions of sea stars have died. A Northwest tribe is trying to save the species
Before death, ask yourself how much you trust your trustee
Live video captures panic as gunman opens fire at park in Kentucky
Cincinnati Open: Djokovic stunned by Tirante in second round
3-year-old girl rescued 100 hours after Colombia earthquake
Photos: Patriotic music and flags mark Taliban rule anniversary in Kabul
Firefighters battle massive Belgian wildfire, forcing hundreds to evacuate
Beloved singer’s fans gather for massive funeral procession in Wales
At least 12 people killed in Hungary bus crash
Douglass breaks 50m freestyle swimming world record, Ledecky loses 800m
The Best Movies and TV Shows Coming to Disney+, AMC+, Apple TV and More in August
Lionel Messi misses penalty as Nashville thrash Inter Miami in MLS
New satellite images show Europe’s disappearing rivers due to drought
UFC 330: Makhachev secures record-setting win against Machado Garry
How a simple lighter has become the backbone of life in Gaza
As China Pushes to Expand in Asia, Trump Focuses on Iran
Bangladesh make history with first-ever Test cricket win in Australia
Retiree benefits bump, credit repayment slump, and a dating app in the dumps
Avocado pickers in Mexico welcome restart of exports to US, but security fears remain
Ocasio-Cortez Opened Up About Freezing Her Eggs. She Got Women Talking.
NATO fighter jet shoots down drone in Romania near border with Ukraine
Powerball winning numbers for Saturday's $20M jackpot
Hate crime charges filed in Manhattan synagogue attack
Aaron Judge takes major step toward Yankees return
Israel strikes south Lebanon again as families flee north
‘Revenge is inevitable’: Iran ramps up propaganda war with violent billboards
Iran says Qatar is holding pilots, Israeli strikes kill 11 in Lebanon, and other Middle East news
Indonesia’s magnitude 7.7 quake kills at least 51, displaces thousands
Russian strikes kill Ukrainian woman as NATO jet downs drone over Romania
Young Women Joined Protests in India. The Hate Followed.
Democrats keep South Carolina first, emphasizing diversity in early primaries
Lala Strengthens Into A Hurricane And Bears Down On Hawaii’s Big Island With Heavy Rain, Winds
Australia gun buyback spurred by Bondi attack to start in November, PM says
Stray Voltage Played Role in Deadly Horse Carriage Runaway, Family Says
Miami to decide fate of stunning stadium where speedboats raced and Jimmy Buffett played
Families of USS Lincoln crew say Trump should be 'ashamed' of conditions on board
Observers say Zambia’s election marred by reports of intimidation, violence
VSU shooting suspect in custody after hiding on campus, police say
JD Vance and the Trump team keep moving the goalposts on Iran
Who killed Tupac? What to know about the trial of Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis
Berkshire Hathaway boosted stake in Alphabet, homebuilders in the second quarter
Democrats disagree over abolishing or reforming ICE at DNC meeting
Why Sports Teams Are Selling for Eye-Popping Prices
I arrested Laken Riley’s killer in NYC 6 months before her murder — sanctuary cities failed her and all Americans
Al Jazeera journalist opens beach cafe in the Gaza she loves
Security video helps lead Oregon detectives to a masked killer who tried to hide the crime
As petrol prices soar, electric bikes gain ground in Nigeria
Rescuers dig through rubble and landslides after Indonesia quake kills 47
Suspect in Virginia State University shooting is arrested after police find him hiding in a closet
Virginia State University mass shooting suspect caught after police manhunt for perp in campus bloodbath
Officer Injured During Jan. 6 Calls Out Todd Blanche's Hypocrisy After Trump Rally Comments
Why is the latest Ebola outbreak worsening?
Army drops roses on Syrian crowds in a far cry from war
At least five reported dead amid flooding in US state of Indiana
Jamal Adams carted off with knee injury in Vikings crusher
Colombian president says he asked Trump to suspend tariffs after devastating earthquake
Democrats haven’t grown up from ‘Woke 1’ — they’ve grown nuttier still
Dem Lawmaker Blasts 'Smash-And-Grab' Trump Scheme — And Says He '1,000%' Agrees With Joe Rogan
Lala strengthens into a hurricane and bears down on Hawaii’s Big Island with heavy rain
Colombia asks Trump to suspend tariffs as country reels from earthquake
In the doghouse! AOC’s sad sack ex Riley Roberts walks their pooch in first look since split news
Acting Navy secretary salutes USS Abraham Lincoln crew following mental health crisis reports — claims aircraft will ‘return home soon’
Iran war live: Talks on Hormuz Strait continue; Israel kills 11 in Lebanon
U.S. to tell partners they must pick sides in AI race with China: Reuters