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Top Headlines – August 18, 2026

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Archaeologists unveil skeletal remains believed to be ritual offering in Lima
Thousands of beagles bred for research get a new life as questions mount over federal oversight
Congo Ebola outbreak ‘global emergency’ as infections pass 5,000: WHO
Trump says no talks planned with Iran amid anger over Iran-Oman Hormuz deal
Frank Beard, Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Drummer Of ZZ Top, Dies At 77
Liberia to take 1,200 deportees from the US
More New Yorkers join legal fight to halt pied-à-terre tax after Mamdani’s bungled rollout
Ohio death row inmate Tyrone Noling gets a rare chance to ask parole board for a pardon
‘Top of the chain’ alleged ringleader behind Penn State frat bro cocaine trafficking ring turns himself in
Tupac Shakur autopsy photos shown at Las Vegas murder trial after some family members leave court
Russia reports Ukrainian drone strike near Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
Ravens’ Calais Campbell finds refuge in football after family tragedy
OpenAI Slows Model Training To Bolster Security After Hugging Face Hack
Gas prices are climbing. How it impacts your wallet
Neutrogena’s stock spirals after Hayden Panettiere’s tragic death as fans vow to boycott: ‘I will never buy again’
Costco to start selling Medicare plans to bring ‘greater value’ to seniors
Trump halts talks with Iran, signaling a new approach in the nearly 6-month war
Neonatologist sounds alarm over ‘disturbing’ Massachusetts abortion law allowing procedures up to birth
Japan and OAS award Haiti $3M to help troubled country prepare for long-awaited elections
Trump and Carney speak ahead of US tariff deadline
Tish James snoozes as NYC charity burns tens of millions
'The Wrong Kind Of American': Trans CIA Official Speaks Out On Being Fired By Trump White House
Turkish politician Melih Meric stabbed
US sanctions International Criminal Court president and trial lawyer
US Justice Department denies whistleblower claims on anti-Semitism probes
‘Nepo baby’ Phoebe Gates spotted hopping off helicopter in NYC days after Phia ‘cookie stuffing’ scandal
Watchdog calls for US import ban as forced labor persists in Dominican sugarcane fields
Liberia agrees to take 1,200 deportees from the US
Tupac Shakur’s chilling words to Las Vegas cop who escorted wounded rapper to hospital before his death
David Morens, former NIAID adviser, pleads guilty in COVID-19 records scheme
US seeks to revive criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia
Frank Beard, ZZ Top drummer, dies at age 77
Justice Department charges eight Iranians for allegedly hacking US government and colleges
The ‘witch-hunt’ of Jason Arday
Relocation of FBI HQ blocked, the latest setback for Trump's overhaul of DC
US judge says government can revoke deportation protections for Ethiopians
Pandemic-era inflation left millions of workers with a lasting pay cut. Now it's happening again.
ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard has died at 77
A Texas University Becomes a Petri Dish for a Conservative Overhaul
David Bailey shines again at Jets training camp as hype grows
Ukraine targets Moscow with huge drone strike as Russia warns U.K. will pay price for supplying attack drones
Forensic pathologist details Tupac Shakur’s fatal wounds at Duane 'Keffe D' Davis trial
Eric Swalwell, Fang Fang and Nancy Pelosi’s legacy
FCC Commissioner Actually Glad ABC Is Suing Her Agency
Former DOJ lawyer alleges Trump administration abused investigative process to target Harvard, Brown and Columbia
Hayden Panettiere’s mother shares first public comments since her daughter’s death
Leo Bellotti — circulation manager and ‘legend’ who worked for The Post for staggering 71 years — dies at 98
Minnesota Attorney General Ellison sues Texas Gov. Abbott to compel extradition of ICE agent for assault trial
Hayden Panettiere was with on-and-off boyfriend Brian Hickerson when she died, police report says
Ossoff calls Trump a ‘draft-dodging, crook president,’ intensifying his feud with White House
Landmark trial on Meta’s impact on children’s mental health begins in US
Student and teen gunman dead in rare Philippines school shooting, officials say
Apple overhauls Europe app store fees to resolve payments clash
Penn State frat pledges were made to cut and bag cocaine for college drug ring, authorities say
Governors' races are being increasingly buffeted by the toxic politics of data centers
Nigeria hospital collapses after rain washed away its foundations
China’s most famous comedian under investigation for joke about communist song
U.S. quietly deporting Mexican migrants to Guatemala and Honduras, angering Mexico
Barcelona seal deal for World Cup winner Rodri from Manchester City
Trump, Carney reportedly in talks ahead of new 50% tariffs on Canadian goods
Trump’s threats anger Omanis, leave observers puzzled
DEI policies brought no financial penalty for companies that kept them, study finds
Rubio announces sanctions on ICC officials amid campaign to dismantle the court
The British state has recast protest as terrorism
Tropical Storm Lala leaves Hawaii flooded and without power
‘Toy Story 5’ finally comes to streaming — Here’s how to watch at home
Drills Cut By Trump Are Central To The US-South Korea Alliance
Senator presses Hegseth, Caine for commitment to keep US military out of the midterm elections
Ranking Every M.L.B. Team With an Eye on the Struggling Stars
ABC Sues F.C.C. to Block Threat to Its TV Licenses
Meta trial that could reshape Facebook and Instagram gets underway
Shakira makes surprise visit to Colombia after deadly earthquake, commits to rebuilding schools
Hayden Panettiere’s Ex Was At Her Apartment When She Died, Police Say
Federal Judge Lets Trump End Thousands Of Ethiopians' Deportation Protections
Judge Judy’s son shuns ‘nepo baby’ label with new show and blasts NYC lawmakers: ‘Do better’
Iran prepares to keep economy alive as US threatens further sanctions
12 of Trump’s most bizarre moments on the Iran war
Corporation targeted by Brandon Gill digs in on 'diverse workforce' after firebrand opens DEI probe
Trump is threatening to bomb Oman, but why?
Minnesota attorney general sues Texas governor to compel extradition of ICE agent for trial
Madonna leads 2026 Video Music Award nominees. See the full list.
Real Madrid officially present Mourinho in bizarre closed-door ceremony
Disney sues US regulator, claiming political retaliation over ABC stations
A dispute about fact vs. fiction at the trial over Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing
Palestinian American returns to his West Bank home, under siege by Israeli settlers
ESPN founder, 'father of sports television,' Bill Rasmussen dead at 93
Umpire makes ‘dreadful’ foul ball call that costs Marlins dearly in Phillies loss
Mamdani Officials Will Skip Council Hearing on Second-Home Tax
Hims & Hers CEO says FTC lawsuit misunderstands how the company works
San Diego Padres staffer in ICE custody after arrest at Texas airport
Hayden Panettiere's Ex-Fiancé Promises To Protect Daughter’s Memories Of Her Mom
Judge rules paint tests on Eisenhower Building can proceed, advancing Trump's makeover plans for now
Fighting in southwestern Somalia kills dozens of people, including 4 civilians
Appeals court upholds block on immigration arrests at certain houses of worship
Judge allows Trump administration to end deportation protections for thousands of Ethiopians
Apparent human remains found in Lake Mead as water levels reach record low
Manchester United season preview: Why a quiet summer could be exactly what Red Devils needed
CNN primetime star Abby Phillip makes major decision about her future at the network
Flight attendants and pilots have highest risk of dying from radiation-linked cancers, study says
Most drivers think driving 10 mph over posted speed limits is normal, AAA finds
USS Benfold, Navy destroyer, went days without power in the South China Sea
Taylor Swift, Drake and Kendrick Lamar album releases linked to more deadly car crashes, study finds
Disney’s ABC sues FCC over Trump admin’s alleged ‘retaliatory campaign’ to silence its lefty shows
Jon Ossoff Reveals His Level Of Interest In Running For President ― And Hmmmm
Patrick Vieira appointed Senegal head coach with AFCON qualifiers looming
Iran clubs face Qatar and UAE sides at neutral venues in Champions League
DOJ to stop using outside experts to help vet competitive grant applicants
US cites India on voter IDs, but are elections under Modi clean?
Hayden Panettiere’s ex-boyfriend was at scene when she died, police report says
Trump says no talks taking place with Iran, leaving war in stalemate
Pentagon orders audit of 30 universities' partnerships with foreign institutions
Trump posts map labeling Strait of Hormuz ‘new US territory’ before announcing no talks with Iran planned
Why is Russia threatening UK with ‘consequences’ over Ukraine drones?
Home Depot customers stick to smaller projects as housing costs stay high
NFL hot seat for all 32 teams, including 13 former first-round picks and one rookie under the most pressure
A payments app built by crypto exchange Kraken just launched a cash back debit card in bid for consumer wallets
Trump says no talks planned with Iran after 60-day ceasefire deal expires
The UK and Google test changes to flight paths to tackle aviation's climate impact
Outshine Fruit Bars recalled nationwide over possible glass contamination, company says
What to watch in the Alaska and Wyoming primary elections
Hichilema re-elected as Zambia president amid opposition concerns over vote
Drills cut by Trump are central to the US-South Korea alliance
Humans Love Having Pets. Seems Like Some Other Primates Do, Too.
A New York grandma went missing in Las Vegas. Now her family is getting texts asking for money.
Disney-owned ABC files First Amendment lawsuit against FCC
MTV VMAs nominations are out and the leader probably isn't who you think
NYC’s deadly e-bike crisis is getting worse — and only Albany can tackle it
Trump Voter Reacts To President Commuting Sentence Of Woman Who Defrauded Him, Others Of Millions
From accounting major and frat brother to suspected of being Penn State’s largest drug dealer
What to know about Gaza working groups and their mandate?
Quebec separatist leader says no independence referendum until Trump leaves office
Disney and ABC sue FCC over early license renewals, alleging "a retaliatory campaign"
Lala Weakens To Tropical Storm While Still Sending Drenching Rain Across Hawaii
Disney and ABC sue FCC, seeking to stop early license renewal process
The super-rich are building Swiss bunkers to stash their Ferraris, gold and fine wine
Hayden Panettiere’s complex relationship with stardom started young
Judge rules FBI can’t abandon Biden-era plan to relocate headquarters to Maryland
Primary election season rolls into Alaska, Florida and Wyoming
Wife of hedge fund mogul barred from testifying in NJ divorce case after hacking his email, stealing his mail: judge
Hayden Panettiere’s ‘second mother’ says actress ‘never stood a chance’ after being raised in Hollywood
Florida Primary Underscores State’s New Identity as a Republican Juggernaut
USS Washington to relieve USS Lincoln. And, Jared Kushner to meet with Netanyahu
This type of narcissist will do nice things for you. Meet the ‘resentful martyr.’
Palestinian-American confronts Israeli settler at his besieged home
Iran fails to strike deal with US as deadline passes and Trump calls for ‘white flag of surrender'
ByteDance signs AI copyright pact with Hollywood trade group
Living with nuns: Priced out of D.C., young women found low rent with unlikely roommates
Florida primaries could shape Trump’s influence ahead of November
Laura Ingraham Attacks Dem Senator’s ‘Pancake Bronzer’ And Critics Apply An Obvious Punchline
Myanmar: The Architecture of Statelessness
CDC's new director is pressed to do something about its zombie programs
An 81-year-old admits to 1994 killing of American tourist as trial opens in Germany
Childhood vaccine exemptions for personal or religious reasons hit new record
Family Presses for Information About Fatal ICE Shooting in Maine
Discord suspends livestreams in Brazil amid backlash over girl's suicide
Marjorie Taylor Greene Makes The Damndest MAGA Hat Claim
Hayden Panettiere Grew Up in Front of the Camera. It Took a Toll.
U.S., Canada in last-minute talks to head off steep new U.S. tariffs
Hayden Panettiere’s ex-partner Wladimir Klitschko shares ‘profound shock’ in tribute
Rosie O'Donnell brutally roasts Trump in 'Kimmel' hosting debut
COVID Is Spreading In These Regions Right Now — Here Are The Symptoms To Watch For
Hayden Panettiere's ex-fiance Wladimir Klitschko says he's in "profound shock" after her death
This crowded Republican primary in Florida has drawn a unique cast of candidates
Home Depot reaffirms guidance amid 'frozen housing market conditions'
Why has Trump threatened to bomb Oman – for a second time?
Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing heads to Russia to deepen strategic ties with Moscow
Russia protests Japan PM’s comments after Putin’s Kuril visit
In Portland, this soap box derby combines downhill speed with extreme pageantry
What to know about California’s special election to replace Eric Swalwell
Nvidia's AI moat is shifting from chips to capital
Fox News Pundit's Take On Nancy Mace Tattoos Seems Too Harsh Even For Laura Ingraham
Florida voters choose in governor, Senate primaries and more races to watch today
The Dan Sullivan saga, redistricting results and more: What to watch in Tuesday’s primaries
Deaths mount, trauma sets in as Russia ramps up missile attacks on Ukraine
‘Undoubtedly the GOAT’: Magnus Carlsen defends chess title at 2026 Esports World Cup
Brazil’s president says Amazon oil is ‘passport to the future’
India’s ‘Cockroach’ movement makes schools next battleground against Modi
Home Depot sales lifted by customers focusing on smaller projects
Asian Champions League draw: Holders Al-Ahli to face former winners Al Ain
Palestine weekly: Global outcry fails to break West Bank siege
Syrian man dies in custody after alleged abuse by security officers
Part of a key firearms law lapsed following a federal court decision. What happens now?
US judge blocks Trump admin's plan to relocate FBI to Washington
Ukraine aims a drone blitz at Moscow while Russian missiles kill 10 in a Ukraine
Meta lawsuits: Is social media facing a global legal reckoning?
Abdul El-Sayed is a problem for Democrats. Republicans appear to have more problems
Infantino’s FIFA World Cup fallout: Lamour exits after criticism of plan
U.S.-Iran Updates: Kushner says Iran not interested in deal that "makes sense" for U.S. as stalemate continues
Wall Street Journal Warns Donald Trump’s ‘Appeasement’ Sends Ominous Signal About America
Hayden Panettiere Grew Up in Front of the Camera. It Took a Toll.
Pakistan top court orders Imran Khan’s hospital transfer amid access battle
A Mother’s Quest to Rescue Her Son From Russian-Occupied Ukraine
‘One person kind of controls our fate’: Republicans confront growing midterm peril due to Iran war
Cincinnati Open: Williams sisters fall in doubles while Zverev advances
‘It’s Always Sunny’ returns for Season 18 — How to watch premiere for free
Top Russian economist ousted after warning of growing costs of Ukraine war
Trump lashes out at CNN reporter over South Korea question
What to watch in Tuesday’s Florida primary elections
Emergency Responders Found Hayden Panettiere in Cardiac Arrest
Syrian court sentences Wassim al-Assad to death
Chinese company unveils new ‘Superman’ humanoid robot
Canada battles the clock, politics in scramble to avert Trump’s tariffs
‘What The Actual F**k…’: White House’s ‘Vindictive’ Attack On CNN Journalist Sparks Fury
Israeli settler children attack ambulance in occupied West Bank
Voters weigh a DeSantis successor and other key races to watch in Florida, Alaska and Wyoming
How Louisiana’s New Surgeon General Wants to Transform Public Health
A Hopeless Diagnosis? Not for This Patient
Sick of A.I. Slop? So Are Tech Giants.
Rosie O’Donnell Ruthlessly Trolls Trump Without Using His Name In ‘Kimmel’ Debut
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Russia says more than 600 drones targeted Moscow region
Facing Quagmire in Iran, Trump Turns to a Familiar Face: North Korea’s Kim Jong-un
Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea
Vessel hit by ‘unknown projectile’ in Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO says
Can Trump limit birthright citizenship? Legal experts are doubtful
What We Know About Damages From Hurricane Lala in Hawaii
Cam Skattebo won’t let gruesome injury change his Giants game
Scott Jennings' Attempt To Defend Trump On Natalie Harp Backfires Spectacularly
Can China’s new Arctic Sea route to Europe replace Middle East chokepoints?
Russian State Bank Fires Economist Who Warned Moscow Losing ‘War Of Attrition’
A hero’s welcome as Cameroon parades its first Women’s AFCON title
Fear grips children after deadly earthquake in eastern Indonesia leaves thousands displaced
In 'Etna,' a canine narrator delivers a poignant anti-war message
George Lombard Jr. has made his Yankees transition look all too easy
Donor fatigue guts demining in Asia, as active conflicts draw away funding
Trump says N Korea’s Kim has responded to his request for a conversation
Best MLB stadiums: All 30 ballparks ranked by staying power
Hichilema wins second term as president of copper-rich Zambia
A Chinese animated film mocked as ‘terrible’ becomes a box-office hit
Donor fatigue guts demining in Asia, as active conflicts draw away funding
Hundreds of guinea pigs fill Massachusetts sanctuary with squeals, purrs and lots of love
South Korea must brace for ‘worst-case scenario,’ President Lee says, as Trump cuts military drills
Trump administration pauses contentious border construction in Texas' Big Bend National Park
Lawmakers demand answers from ICE as they investigate fatal Maine shooting
Trump's Slight Of South Korea In Favor Of The North Raises Broader US Security Concerns
Joe Tsai not changing Nets plan after ‘embarrassing’ feeling of Knicks championship
New Details Released Surrounding Death Of Hayden Panettiere
Mangione’s State Trial Is Delayed as His Lawyers Seek Dismissal
A Chinese animated film mocked as ‘terrible’ becomes a box-office hit
Former federal prosecutor is suing DOJ for 'unlawful and retaliatory' firing
McDonald's Hello Kitty x Godzilla Happy Meal joins menu
'Absolutely crazy': Here's what South Korean stock investors are doing in U.S. markets
Trump threatens Oman as it works with Iran on a Strait of Hormuz deal
Discord halts livestreams in Brazil after watchdog cites child safety failures
Ship attacked in Hormuz Strait as U.S.-Iran ceasefire expiry risks prolonged conflict
Judge blocks Trump administration from moving FBI headquarters to DC office building
Mark Walter Was a Quiet Billionaire. Then He Sold the Lakers.
‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Lenders Pitch Loans for Needs Like Electricity and Rent
Paramount seeks nearly $2B bond from state AGs suing to block Warner Bros. deal
Kushner meets with Hamas on the Gaza road map ahead of talks with Netanyahu
Thousands mourn Jason Arday in London, blaming ‘racist’ press for his death
Police say at least 2 people were hit in a shooting at a high school in the southern Philippines
Human remains discovered miles from Nancy Guthrie’s home not connected to case so far, sheriff’s department says
Shakira makes surprise visit to earthquake-damaged Colombia and commits to building new schools
Large fire breaks out at fuel depot near Iraq’s Sulaimaniyah
Shakira makes surprise visit to earthquake-damaged Colombia
At least 2 hit in a shooting at a school in the southern Philippines
Bonnie Tyler Remembered As Worldwide Star At Funeral In Wales
Trump says talking to North Korea’s Kim makes the south safer
Lakers controlling owner Jeanie Buss hasn’t agreed to sell share of team, lawyer says
Hayden Panettiere’s video game co-stars paid eerie tribute to her character before her death — as voice actor who replaced her pens emotional letter
Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta could face ‘astronomical’ damages as historic teen mental health case heads to trial
Rock musician Derry Brownson of ’90s hit ‘Unbelievable’ dies at 55
The Nation may be next lefty outlet to fire Mamdani-loving Ross Barkan after NY Mag catches plagiarism 67 times
First NATO, now South Korea. Trump hammers another US ally over Iran
Luigi Mangione state murder trial postponed amid double jeopardy claim
Justice Department asks court to reinstate criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia
Judge delays Luigi Mangione’s state murder trial after double jeopardy claim
Several homes on Hawaii's Big Island destroyed by mudslide triggered by former Hurricane Lala
Vigil held in central London for late Cambridge professor Jason Arday
Zambia’s Hichilema wins second term as president
Hayden Panettiere, ‘Heroes’ actress, dead at 36 after 911 call for cardiac arrest, South Carolina coroner says
Trump defends North Korea ties
Japan's economy manages 1.1% growth rate despite headwinds
Trump's slight of South Korea in favor of North raises broader US security concerns
Record share of kindergartners missed required vaccines last year as Trump executive order takes aim at state mandates
Lakers governor Jeanie Buss says siblings cannot sell family’s stake to Bob Iger, Joshua Kushner
Connie Britton’s Response To Hayden Panettiere’s Death Will Break Your Heart: 'Sleep Easy Now'
Looking to loot Meta in the name of saving your kids
As rubble clears, Colombia begins focusing on recovery after the earthquake
Iran war live: Trump rejects MoU extension as US claims control of Hormuz
ICE pitches legal insurance to help shield local officers who make arrests
Judge blocks plan to move FBI headquarters to Reagan Building