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Top Headlines – August 19, 2026

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Giants trade lineman Daniel Faalele to Jaguars to end brief John Harbaugh reunion
Prince Harry and Meghan moving back to U.K.
GOP Rep Denies It's Him In Shocking Viral Video — There's Just 1 Problem
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
'Ted Lasso' newcomers detail their cringey audition tapes − 'Dog poo everywhere'
Natalie Harp's brother says she has 'unhealthy obsession' with Trump
Captain in fatal NY Harbor boat tragedy is illegal immigrant: ‘Criminal is off our streets’
How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday 8/19/2026
New CDC director acknowledges agency problems in first large staff meeting
Liberia charges former vice president with drug trafficking and other offenses
19-year-old arrested in ‘brutal’ stabbing death of coworker in Great Falls, Virginia police say
Trump’s endorsement record takes a hit at the end of primary season
USS Lincoln woes highlight US Navy limits in prolonged Iran war: Experts
These are the most dangerous states for drivers, new study shows
US national debt surpasses $40T after doubling under Trump and Biden
Accused ringleader of Penn State coke crew used spring break debt to force frat bro to sell drugs: court docs
2 members of Tennessee college cycling team killed in highway collision, officials say
Spain plans transfer of 500 migrant children from Ceuta to mainland
Bill Maher Reveals Ben Affleck Refuses To Appear On His Show After Their 2014 On-Air Clash
Moderna, Merck mRNA Cancer Vaccine Cuts Recurrence And Spread Of Melanoma
Moderna, Merck unveil mRNA-based cancer vaccine that cuts spread
Salad, lettuce-linked outbreak is making greens shoppers see red
San Diego’s iconic Balboa Park has a billion-dollar problem hiding in plain sight
Disgraced Mamdani-loving journo Ross Barkan apologizes — after being caught plagiarizing 67 times
JD Vance takes on Marine Corps obstacle course in new video
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s congestion pricing scam has only one ‘success’ left: Gouging drivers
Lawrence O'Donnell Reveals How Trump Just Lost His 'Magical Powers' Over The GOP
National debt tops $40 trillion after doubling in less than a decade, Treasury data shows
Car insurance costs are rising again, and drivers in over 30 states could pay more
Bessent moves to curb Treasury yields, putting new pressure on Warsh's Fed
Hayden Panettiere’s mom says narcotics investigator was called into police probe of her death
Seven people, mostly foreign tourists, killed in helicopter crash in Kenya
582 skeletons, including children discovered in Sri Lanka mass grave
DA reduces charges against LAPD officer who taped colleagues making racist remarks
Michael Cohen, Trump's fixer-turned-nemesis, says he'll interview former boss
A python is blamed for school fire. Teacher says the snake is innocent
Violence in the New Syria?
Women are being left behind in high-paying AI jobs boom, LinkedIn study finds
Protests in Kyiv back ex-defence minister Fedorov’s call for elections
Trump nominates Heidi Overton to lead US Food and Drug Administration
Read our big scoop: Ice-cream cones, the ingenious invention of American immigrants
A triple crisis: Earthquake takes a heavy toll on Colombia's impoverished and neglected region
'Love Island USA' host Ariana Madix teases reunion: 'Explosive stuff'
Tupac Shakur's last words, autopsy details revealed during trial
Moderna and Merck say melanoma vaccine succeeded in large trial
Safari helicopter crash kills 7 people in Kenya, including 5 Americans
Hayden Panettiere's Estranged Mother Says Daughter 'Lost Her Way'
Democrats’ sway toward socialism: Letters to the Editor — Aug. 20, 2026
Trump Really Wants You To Pay Attention To His Big-Boy Construction Projects
Brazil bus crash kills at least 23 and injures five in Parana state
Woke 1 and Woke 2 are new political buzzwords. Here's what they mean.
First 2026 case of dangerous West Nile virus detected in NYC: officials
Police say 7 killed in safari helicopter crash in a remote part of northern Kenya
Sen. Ruben Gallego flew sister-in-law, Brazilian au pair to Washington with campaign funds — as federal probe looms
US airman arrested at Capitol after calling for Trump’s impeachment is detained again
Canada pledges $50m aid to Lebanon and condemns Israeli ‘unlawful invasion’
Kim Jong Un’s powerful sister says she is ‘completely unaware’ if he contacted Trump
Marvell pops 8% on AI chip deal that lets Google buy up to $12.2 billion in shares
Prosecutors say bullet engraving shows Charlie Kirk was targeted for his politics
What beats seeing eclipses from space? Try the northern and southern lights
World’s top humanoid robot maker surges in blockbuster market debut in China
NATO ‘prepared’ to defend allies amid report of Iranian strike plans
Rangers bring back Scott Morrow in defensive boost
Death toll in mine collapse in Central African Republic rises to more than 100
With Limited Options, Trump Tries Economic Pressure on Iran — Again
US pressure on Israel needed for peace in Syria
How progressive wins in Democratic primaries are shaping the midterm landscape
North Korea leader’s sister denies talks with ‘hostile’ US
DOJ cites Comey's novel in urging judge not to toss '86 47' seashells threat to Trump case
Moderna shares surge after it says its experimental mRNA cancer treatment passed a key test
The airport lounges travelers love most in 2026, ranked
Americans have only elected 3 Black governors. This year, 8 major party candidates are on the ballot
When is 'Toy Story 5' coming to Disney+? What we know
Behind Trump’s surprise order to cut short U.S.-South Korea drills, irritation over trade
Trump taps White House adviser Heidi Overton as FDA commissioner
US and Canada reach ‘very fair’ trade agreement, Trump says
Amazon set to expand drone delivery of lightweight packages to 500 US cities
Buss family refutes Jeanie, states clear intention to sell Lakers
Natalie Harp Reportedly Couldn't Get A Seat In Trump's SUV So She Decided To... Huh?!?
Moving pillowcase leads to discovery of venomous snakes, other reptiles hidden in car at border
Trump unveils another construction project and signs piece of new helipad during impromptu tour
Trump nominates policy aide Dr. Heidi Overton as next FDA commissioner
Losses are piling up for Trump-backed candidates
Congo's Ebola outbreak reaches 5,000 cases as it outpaces response efforts
Trump touted a deal to avert new tariffs on Canada. Here's what we know so far
Carlos Rodon has NSFW reaction to George Lombard’s highlight-reel defensive play
700,000 Homes Over 10 Years: The Fix for New York’s Housing Crisis
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s ‘Great American Road Trip’ reality show is finally out after months-long delay
After losing a friend and writing 'Say So,' Dan + Shay are back with the autobiographical 'Young'
Israel admits firing on car carrying Hind Rajab, symbol of Gaza’s suffering
Seven decades of US regime change efforts: What have they achieved?
Trump put thousands of soldiers on DC streets. They seldom stop crime
Woman describes confronting man in Chucky-style mask who chased her in Philadelphia: "OK, well, let's fight"
Trump says he intends to meet Kim Jong Un this year
Kennedy Center says it will add Trump’s name back to building in early September
India rout Pakistan at Hockey World Cup 2026 to qualify for second round
Could future wars be fought by AI?
Frank Beard, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame drummer of boogie-rock trio ZZ Top, dies at 77
Chauncey Golston stealing first-team camp reps in new Giants role
Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios suspended after testing positive for cocaine
Bond yields plunge after Treasury announces surprise move to ease rising rates
Kennedy Center Tells Court It Won't Try To Restore Trump's Name Before Sept. 8
Meet the ‘Basement Girls’ who run college sorority rush’s secret power structure: ‘We are the puppeteers of rush week’
A lunar eclipse is happening soon. When to look up
Rep. Jimmy Gomez accuser told House Ethics Committee he sexually assaulted her, attorneys say
2026 BMW Championship predictions, odds: Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy lead 50-man field into St. Louis
National security is not Darline Graham's 'thing', she says
Palestinian refugee and two relatives drown off English coast
Tennis star Nick Kyrgios provisionally suspended after testing positive for cocaine
Queen Camilla Discusses King Charles' Cancer Diagnosis For The First Time
Nvidia plays matchmaker in Nordics, sources tell CNBC, as AI data center deals boom in region
Interactive: See what could change for the Americans still paying for college
From robot dogs to helpers, China puts robotics ambitions on display at conference
Ex-wife of Michigan shooting suspect warned of ‘danger’ before rampage
Israel numbers Palestinian detainee foreheads: What we know
Moderna stock more than doubles after melanoma vaccine trial shows "landmark moment"
Premier League 2026-27 form guide: Title race, prediction, players to watch
Democratic socialist Angie Nixon won Tuesday's primary in Florida. Can she win in November?
Canadian official condemns Israel’s 'unlawful invasion' and announces new aid to Lebanon
Army unit offers 4-day pass to play Grand Theft Auto VI as reenlistment bonus
After Trump-endorsed Cory Mills loses primary, Trump says he told him to drop out
Trump administration moves ahead to end roadless rule on national forests
Nick Kyrgios Provisionally Suspended After Testing Positive for Cocaine
Kennedy Center tells court it won't try to restore Trump's name to the building before Sept. 8
Hilary Duff Shares Heartbreaking Tribute To Hayden Panettiere: ‘Wish This Wasn’t The End’
Prosecutors: ‘No Serious Dispute’ Comey Seashell Post Could Be Read As Trump Threat
Israeli forces mark Palestinians with numbers amid mass arrests
Renée Richards faults herself
Palestinian factions explore broad alliance for November elections
Dozens killed after gold mine collapse in Central African Republic
Mourinho fires Real Madrid shot at Barcelona saying he ‘didn’t need’ Rodri
Ukraine’s Ex-Defense Minister Calls for Election, Cementing Break With Zelensky
War on Iran: Iran allegedly targets the UAE
A Stunning Win for the Left in Florida: 6 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primaries
Israel strikes an air base in Syria to prevent Turkish troops from deploying
Inside the tension that drove Trump’s South Korea alliance from ‘historic new era’ to military pullback
ICC condemns US sanctions as ‘flagrant attack’ on court’s independence
What’s happening in Lebanon’s ‘pilot zones’?
Has Broadway lost its way?
Student loan payments rise as new push in Washington targets interest rates
Pakistan challenges top court order to move Imran Khan to private hospital
Ohio death row inmate, backed by ex-sheriff and celebrities, asks parole board for full pardon
UAE trade embargo could shut Iran’s key economic escape route: Here’s why
When climate change hits an aging population: Heat’s threat is underestimated, study says
Trump to nominate Heidi Overton to lead the FDA
He Bet Big on Trump. The Prize Could Be the Florida Governor’s Mansion.
Bodies of climbers who vanished 34 years ago found on melting glacier in Swiss Alps
GOP Sen. Dan Sullivan, Mary Peltola Advance In Alaska Primary (CORRECTION)
A Surfer, the Ocean and a Pas de Deux Born on the Waves
Palestinians condemn Israeli step to advance illegal E1 settlement plan
‘Dune: Part Three’ sets off early ticket frenzy as fans crash sales sites
China’s Unitree soars in market debut as investors bet on humanoid robots
In Ukraine, forcible military recruitment efforts escalate into violence
Angelique Kidjo makes history with Hollywood walk of fame star
Elbridge who? How the name of a forgotten founder lives on in the word 'gerrymander'
Charlie Kirk was targeted for his politics, prosecutors say bullet engraving shows
Tennis star Nick Kyrgios provisionally suspended for cocaine use
Sepideh Moafi Shook Up ‘The Pitt.’ That Was Always The Plan.
Buc-ee's is expanding, and so are the legal fights
Top India court allows passive euthanasia, but few aware of ‘living wills’
Silicon Valley is losing the data center fight, risking a repeat of a classic failure
Humanitarianism is not collapsing. It is being traded and compromised
ICC slams US decision to sanction court's president, prosecution lawyer
Feeling restless? Level up your life by starting a side quest
The U.S. banned Nvidia's best chips from going to China. Now it's trying to close a crucial loophole
Exclusive: MAGA dissidents plot next move after splitting from Trump on Iran
Max Fried lands on IL with elbow injury to spoil Yankees rotation dream
What we know about the controversial border security project in Big Bend National Park
Scott Jennings Has Meltdown After Co-Host Calls Him Out On 'Fake' Natalie Harp Outrage
In These Summer Movies, Sex Comes With a Mentor
Sen. Dan Sullivan, Mary Peltola advance in Alaska Senate primary
‘Tit for tat’: Why is Trump cozying up to North Korea’s Kim Jong Un again?
Why White House envoys cannot sway Israel’s war leader
Harvard agrees to pay $53 million after morgue manager sold body parts
US Air Force flight to Antarctica turns back after space activity warning
300 Sailors Left Without Water, Toilets Or AC For Days After U.S. Navy Destroyer Breaks Down
China’s backflipping robots leap to blockbuster stock market debut in latest sign of AI boom
‘Mom, are we OK?’ Children worry their families can’t afford food after Trump’s SNAP cuts
Diego Maradona’s doctors missed renal red flag, Argentinian court told
Manav Suthar takes 10-wicket haul as India beat Sri Lanka in 600th Test
Amazon set to expand drone delivery of lightweight packages to 500 US cities
Many recent grads say AI is making it harder to get a job. Economists aren't so sure
Liberia agrees to take 1,200 third-country deportees from the U.S.
Long after Steve Jobs’ turtleneck, there’s a new tech uniform
I grew up watching Hayden Panettiere. Her death is a reckoning. | Opinion
At least five killed in Russian air attacks on Ukraine
Anti-Muslim protesters call for ‘Christian Crusade’ in Dearborn, US
Congo’s Ebola outbreak reaches 5,000 cases as it outpaces response efforts
US pilot lands jet without front wheels after landing gear failure
Malik Nabers must clear next hurdle in ACL recovery before Giants Week 1 return
Ebola Congo cases surpass 5,000 as record-setting pace of spread continues
Jimmy Fallon’s Pick To Replace Karoline Leavitt Comes Fully Programmed
Maggie Haberman Spots Disturbing Change In How Trump Goes After Female Reporters
Breastfeeding in Gaza: Mothers seek help to provide for their babies
Ukraine’s sacked defence minister calls for wartime elections
Remembering Matthew Perry on his 57th birthday – Photos
Sabalenka cruises through as Medvedev falls to Nakashima at Cincinnati Open
Gayle King ‘not happy’ about Norah O’Donnell’s possible return to ‘CBS Mornings’ — as Bari Weiss weighs ‘Morning Joe’-style revamp: sources
OG Anunoby relives his iconic NBA Finals moment — with the help of fans in Times Square
Boyfriend Who Abused Hayden Panettiere Had Returned to Her Life
Nolan Wells would have turned 19 today. Here’s where the investigation into his death stands
Frozen dog food recalled over salmonella contamination that led to multiple pet illnesses
This school teaches Senegal's brightest girls to push back against patriarchal norms
GOP Rep. Byron Donalds, former Republican David Jolly to face off in Florida governor race
Navigating Europe's low river levels: What river cruise travelers need to know
Anti-rich DSA leader Gustavo Gordillo lives it up in posh $1.5M NYC pad paid for by millionaire parents
Shares in Chinese humanoid robot maker Unitree soar in Shanghai trading debut
Inside NASA’s ‘Big Bang’: A Daring Plan to Keep the Distant Voyagers Alive
ICE Bars Its Workers From Wearing Meta’s Smart Glasses on the Job
What travelers should know about Europe's new ETIAS and EES
National security question trips up Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina debate
Kenya triples its power target, aiming to expand use of nuclear and geothermal energy
Texas teen convicted in fatal stabbing at track meet seeks a new trial and judge
Scandal-plagued GOP Rep. Cory Mills unseated in Florida by ex-TV anchor Ryan Elijah
Trump administration moves to end rule protecting swaths of forest land
What’s the Best 🏛️ Emoji? Antiquities Curators Have Thoughts.
Democratic socialist Angie Nixon scores upset in Florida’s Democratic Senate primary
Mobile gold miners in eastern Congo complicate health workers' efforts to contain Ebola
Iran reportedly weighs attacks on European military targets as UAE severs trade with Tehran
Trump Fired the Watchdogs. Their Replacements Have a Different Mission.
South Africa to Australia: Why coal profits are surging during Iran war
Ukraine's Zelenskyy faces call for wartime election from former defense chief
The grueling fight over who profits from AI music
Rosie O’Donnell Hits Trump With A Straight Truth After ‘Moronathon’ Move
Businesses reopen after eastern Indonesia earthquake displaced thousands
Scaling back US-South Korea drills may fail to woo Kim away from China
Former Mother-in-Law Describes Lindsay Clancy’s Mental Health Struggle
Ukraine’s ousted defence minister calls for elections during war
Global Bond Markets Put Governments On Notice Over Fiscal, Inflation Risks
Mobile gold miners in eastern Congo complicate health workers' efforts to contain Ebola
'Shrinking' star Jason Segel isn't afraid to share the 'dirty underneath'
Former Mets folk hero Jose Iglesias ‘happy to be home’ in Citi Field return for first pitch
Prosecutors show autopsy photos and Suge Knight’s former security heads take the stand in Tupac murder trial
Lebanon no longer a safe haven for former Syrian regime officials
Former US official calls shift in relations with Syria ‘surreal’
Shares in Chinese humanoid robot maker Unitree soar in Shanghai trading debut
Fractured opposition battles Nigeria's Tinubu as presidential campaigns begin
Analysis: Syrian airbase attack is an Israeli message to Damascus, Ankara
South Korea, US scale back annual military drills after Trump’s order
Attackers go ‘house to house’ killing 25 villagers in central Nigeria
Trump expected to pick Dr. Heidi Overton to lead FDA
Target is set to report earnings before the bell. Here's what to expect
Natalie Harp's Brother Highlights 1 Simple Reason Behind Her 'Infatuation' With Trump
New suit against Meta and Instagram alleges the platforms are designed to addict
Ryan Elijah ousts troubled Rep. Cory Mills in Florida's 7th District House primary
Multiple fights mar Cowboys-Saints joint practice
Mayor Mamdani Wears a Bike Helmet. Finally.
Embattled Florida Republican Rep. Cory Mills loses his fight to keep his House seat
UAE imposes indefinite trade embargo on Iran over alleged missile attacks
US unions sue over new visa rule for foreign students, journalists
California AG Bonta says case against Meta is about 'restitution and distortion,' not damages
Yang: Your data is worth billions and Americans are seeing none of it
In Meta's trial, families of social media victims see pivotal moment for safety
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Fake polling from mysterious company highlights danger of unvetted election surveys
U.S.-South Korea joint military drills are cut short after surprise Trump order
A Penn State frat brother thought his arrest was a prank. It led authorities to a cocaine trafficking ring.
US sanctions International Criminal Court’s president and top lawyer
Jason Arday's rise and fall tells a larger story about academia, a critic says
Saints-Cowboys practice descends into chaos with multiple brawls — with ex-WWE star’s son in middle of it
Don’t buy lefties’ crocodile tears over the USS Abraham Lincoln crew
In Upset, Florida Democratic Socialist Nixon Wins Democratic Senate Primary
Trump says he paused 50% tariffs on some Canadian goods as deal being finalized
Key takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries in Florida, Alaska and Wyoming
US, Canada reach trade deal to avert steep tariffs, Trump says
Trump says US and Canada have reached last-minute deal to delay 50% US tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian imports
Trump announces three-day delay to 50% tariffs on Canadian imports, says US and northern neighbor ‘have a DEAL!’
‘X-Files’ Star Confesses Why The Show Left Her Feeling ‘Disturbed’
Jimmy Kimmel Emerges From Break With The Most Backhanded Trump Video Ever
Trump pauses 50% tariffs on Canada for 3 days
Mega Millions hits $100M. Check tonight's numbers
Hayden Panettiere's mother addresses Brian Hickerson
How Ebola became the deadliest outbreak in DR Congo’s history
US refineries taking in half of Venezuela’s oil output, official says
Publisher halts sales of disgraced writer Ross Barkan’s book on pal Mamdani amid plagiarism scandal
Minnesota Sues Texas Gov To Compel Extradition Of ICE Officer Charged In Shooting
2 workers dead after explosions, fire at Ohio recycling building
Election live updates: Byron Donalds and David Jolly to face off in Florida governor’s race; Democratic socialist scores upset in Senate primary
Ex-Fauci adviser pleads guilty to plotting to conceal COVID-19 research records
Treasury yields hit multi-decade highs amid surging national debt
‘Proud’ CEO killer Luigi Mangione saw himself as Robin Hood-like hero after UnitedHealthcare stock plumutted: ex-inmate
Last week's British Columbia wildfire harmed 150 structures, forced evacuations
After deadly floods in India, experts call for better warnings and long-term planning
Former Compton gangster ‘Mob James’ refuses to rat out old enemy in Tupac Shakur murder trial
US ambassador to Israel calls settler violence ‘terror’
Sen. Darline Graham admits in debate: ‘National security is not my thing’
Quebec separatist says no independence referendum while Trump in office
Minnesota official sues Texas governor to force ICE agent’s extradition
Breece Hall’s Week 1 status revealed in major Jets injury update
Meta's federal trial begins over child social media addiction claims
Chris Hansen Questions ‘Hollywood’s Motive’ Over Robert Pattinson’s ‘To Catch A Predator’ Film
A mission for Mamdani: Rescue the trafficked women of ‘the Blade’
Trump Apologist Byron Donalds 1 Step Closer To Becoming Florida’s First Black Governor
Can You Hear the Theaters Ka-Ching? A Battered Industry Turns to ‘Les Miz.’
Scandal-ridden Cory Mills ousted in GOP primary in Florida's 7th District
Bolivia arrests political adviser to Latin American right-wingers
Crews work to restore power to thousands after Lala raked Hawaii
Florida Senate race set between Ashley Moody and Angie Nixon after projected primary wins
Meet Natalie Harp, the aide so close to Trump she once rode in an SUV trunk to accompany him
Iran war live: Trump denies Iran talks, Tehran claims US ‘begging’
Democratic Representative Moskowitz fends off challenge in Florida from democratic socialist