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Top Headlines – August 22, 2026

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A battle over 'Italian brainrot' could shape who owns AI art
Trump Heads Into Midterms Short On Foreign Policy Wins
Bear attacks, conflicts with humans reach historic levels in Colorado
Israeli army and settlers injure several Palestinians across West Bank
FBI asked 'Sammy the Bull' if ex-Gambino mob prosecutor Comey knew meaning of '86': court filing
Wife of police officer who was found dead is considered ‘armed and dangerous,’ chief says
US Postal Service shares mail-in ballot restrictions despite court ruling
Iran grants permission for some Iraqi oil tankers to pass through Hormuz
Tropical Storm Moke advances toward Hawaii as winds strengthen
2 bodies recovered and about 12 missing after migrant boat capsized off Tunisian coast
CNN Host Spots Latest Sign Trump Is 'Not Living In The Real World'
The Iran war is pushing U.S. allies and rivals to a risky new frontier for global trade: The Arctic
Why is Israel building new illegal settlements?
Putin warns Ukraine has opened ‘Pandora’s box’, rejects peace proposals
Envoy says Israel did not give the US notice before strikes on Syrian base
Armed men kidnap dozens in attacks on Nigerian villages
Israel, Turkiye and the new regional reordering
Carney: Canada will enact retaliatory US tariffs starting September 8
Scores of people kidnapped from a mosque as armed groups attacked multiple villages in Nigeria
Early Motown songwriter Janie Bradford Hobbs dies in Los Angeles after illness at age 87
Fox News Host Dismantles JD Vance Rally Speech Point By Point
Israel’s Chief Rabbi says Palestinians are not a people and have no rights
Trump's approval tanks to lowest of his presidency
Swedish police identify 17-year-old girl as victim in school sword attack
Rising yields rattled the market, but we’re sticking with our favorite AI and retail stocks
Chinese humanoid robots smash human records in 100m sprint and high jump at Beijing robot games
‘Not a small issue’: People deported by US to Liberia face uncertain future
Trump seeks to block the BBC’s attempt to subpoena Ivanka Trump, Trump Jr
How the US and Middle East allies flipped the oil script on Iran
Ag. Secretary Rollins defends Trump decision to import more ground beef
‘Attacked’ by Trump on Trade, Canada Is ‘at War’ With U.S., Carney Says
Sanctioned by EU, Israeli settler steals and kills Palestinian donkey
Nancy Kassebaum Baker, former U.S. senator from Kansas, dies at 94
Former Kansas Sen. Nancy Kassebaum Baker dies at 94
Seven killed, including two police officers, in UK ‘wrong-side’ car crash
Trump reshuffled his portfolio in June, selling names like Meta and buying Berkshire Hathaway
Student Killed In Sword Attack At Swedish School Was 17-Year-Old Girl
Laptop fire on American Airlines flight leads to landing drama
There Are ‘No Real Rules’ for Agents in College Sports. Some Like It That Way.
For Gen Z, Building Wealth Is in the Stock Market, Not the Housing Market
Iconic West Coast beer brand Stone Brewing to leave SoCal while laying off hundreds of workers
Buffalo Bills express condolences to Ed Oliver after death of his son
‘Married at First Sight’ star gets butchered online for bizarre way of eating pricey steak
Powerful derecho leaves thousands in Northern Indiana without power for 10 days
Serena Williams will play mixed doubles with Carlos Alcaraz in her return to the US Open
Nancy Kassebaum Baker, Former U.S. Senator From Kansas, Dies At 94
Hunter Biden Reacts To Question About Presidential Run: 'Here's My Thing...'
South Korea sending first container ship through Arctic route
Espanyol vs Real Madrid LIVE: La Liga
Carney: The US ‘asked too much, and they offered too little’
'Wait Wait' for August 22, 2026: The Wait Wait Summer Spectacular, Part 2!
Victims maimed by Grand Central machete madman seek to sue NYC for failing to keep riders safe from ‘Lucifer’
Trump urges court to reject BBC's bid to secure records from his family in defamation case
Bill Maher brings Hunter Biden back to reality over Iran war that ‘nobody asked for’
How is the pro-Israel lobby influencing US elections?
Elche vs Barcelona: La Liga – prediction, team news, lineups
‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ and 6 More Shows to Watch on TV This Week
The Socialist, a Million-Dollar Rowhouse and Unanswered Questions
How a decades-old logger blockade is shaping Troy Jackson’s pitch in Maine’s Senate race
Settlers target Palestinian homes in Occupied West Bank’s Area B
Inside Trump's remake of the White House Rose Garden. First a stone patio, then statues
Deleted tweets show Natalie Harp’s zealous support of Trump on January 6
Did DOGE cuts make America’s food safety problem worse?
Over 100 ex-diplomats urge France, UK to sanction Israel over Palestine
Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean play White House press secretary ahead of Karoline Leavitt’s exit
Jaafar Jackson says sequel will tell Michael Jackson's story from his point of view
European wildfires expose, detonate buried bombs and mines from past wars
GOP lawmakers criticize Trump’s beef import plan amid blowback from ranchers
Tesla feature at the center of nearly 3 million-vehicle recall
Trump Can't Help But Mention He Got More Votes Than Lindsey Graham — Right In Front Of His Sister
Israeli drone strike on ‘civilian vehicle’ injures several in Syria
Teofimo Lopez vs. Rolly Romero fight predictions, undercard, odds, start time for title showdown in Las Vegas
2026 BMW Championship leaderboard: Live updates, FedEx Cup Playoffs highlights from Round 3 in St. Louis
How bitcoin and gold went from a slump to an MVP week in just a few days
Japan's leader Takaichi explains why she spends long hours in seclusion at her official residence
Serena Williams will return to the U.S. Open, playing mixed doubles with Carlos Alcaraz
Mobility tests can offer insights, but they aren't a crystal ball
As families retrieve bodies, Gaza is running out of places to bury the dead
NFL preseason Week 2 winners and losers: Bo Nix shines in Broncos return, Fernando Mendoza struggles
Meta is the latest tech giant to land in her courtroom. Meet Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers
What did war with the US reveal about Iran’s weapons capabilities?
6 NFL QBs who could be traded or released before Week 1 of 2026 season
Alex Jones gets Sandy Hook family's Texas judgment reduced on appeal
Trump Announces a New Policy for a ‘Golden Age of Space Transportation’
Man Utd humiliated at Hull to open Premier League account
MAHA activists urge Trump against promoting coal to power energy-hungry AI data centers
The Economy Got Used to Low Borrowing Costs. Their Exit Could Pose Risks.
Inside Coca-Cola’s secretive innovation labs: How the beverage giant wants to automate dirty soda and refreshers
My grandfather cofounded Amnesty International to protect freedom of conscience. Today, the organization does the opposite.
How ‘Rocky Horror’ Dreamed Up a Mad Scientist’s World
Trump calls Iran 'little detour,' and touts economy in South Carolina
Embattled DSA leader Gustavo Gordillo sued for eviction — despite $1.5M townhouse gifted by rich dad
Alleged ISIS plotter Jessica Bowie threatened to blow up home, roommates say
Indonesia bolsters troop numbers to combat Borneo wildfires
U.S.-Canada trade talks collapse, ushering in wave of new tariffs
Is Trump making Latin America great again?
This 1,260-Pound Blue Marlin May Be Largest Ever Found On East Coast
Some Americans don’t believe all people are created equal. Their movement is going mainstream, this author says
Carney Stands Up to Trump in Trade War Despite the Risks
Inside DC’s historic heart, an IndyCar race backed by Trump kicks into gear
As US-Canada trade talks collapse, consumers brace for higher costs
Mavericks buy out Klay Thompson — and he’s already got a new home
Victim of sword attack at Swedish school was a 17-year-old girl
CONCACAF asks Infantino to skip youth event amid FIFA governance crisis
China is about to launch an ambitious moon mission to hunt for ice in one of the solar system’s coldest places
Harry and Meghan See Their California Dreams, and Riches, Fade Away
Hundreds of children take part in swimming class on Gaza’s shore
Russian strikes kill 6 people in Ukraine, day after shopping complex attack
Russian and Ukrainian attacks kill 5 a day after deadly shopping mall drone strike
Struggling With Brain Fog And Fatigue? You Might Be Lacking This 1 Essential Mineral.
Chinese humanoid robot ‘Lightning’ beats human 100m world record in test run
Trump’s 50% tariffs on $20B in Canadian goods take effect after last-minute talks collapsed
Why this year’s foodborne outbreaks have made more Americans sick
Ebola continues to spread in the DRC as 16,000 vaccine doses arrive
Usain Bolt’s 100m record broken at World Humanoid Robot Games
Ukrainian drones kill several, hit warehouse of Russian online retailer Ozon
'Lanterns' shines a bright but unsteady light
Gustavo Gordillo, NYC DSA’s phony union champion, is doing $1.4M in repairs on home — and permits reveal hypocrisy
Trump warns SC voters they’ll ‘lose everything’ if Darline Graham doesn’t win Senate race: ‘Pretend I’m on the ballot’ 
Cody Bellinger’s return to Yankees lineup may come as soon as Sunday
A Mississippi woman found hanging in a tree will be laid to rest this weekend. Here’s the latest
The trains that allow you to fall asleep in one world and wake up in another
More than 16,000 doses of Ervebo vaccine arrive in Ebola-hit DR Congo
These tours take travelers far beyond the tourist trail
Pakistan’s PTI seeks contempt action over jailed Imran Khan’s hospital move
Mexico resumes livestock sales to US under tight controls over screwworm risk
Manchester City preview: Five key questions heading into 2026-27 season
Ahead of tough new U.S. sanctions, Iran criticizes 'extraterritorial sovereignty'
Iran says new US sanctions violate sovereignty of other states
After prison release, Tina Peters takes her election conspiracy roadshow to Washington
Pope Leo praises San Marino as model of freedom and common good
The US-Mexico cattle border is reopening. Not every American rancher is celebrating
Here are the 10 wealthiest suburbs in America
Russian attack kills at least 2 in Ukraine, a day after deadly mall attack
Canada-U.S. Trade War Escalates as Talks Collapse
Australia bite back as 18 wickets fall on day one of second Bangladesh Test
Somalia child hunger crisis deepens after aid cuts, UNICEF says
Nakashima pounds Fritz, Bejlek beats Keys in Cincinnati upsets
Lionel Messi fined for striking opponent in Inter Miami MLS game
How will Trump’s tariffs affect Canada’s economy?
Christian metal band 'Demon Hunter' sues Netflix over hit show 'KPop Demon Hunters'
U.S.-Canada trade talks collapse minutes before deadline for tariffs to take effect
'It's amazing': Lindsay Clancy's defense lawyer has shot to stardom
Trump’s 75-country immigrant visa ban struck down by judge
‘Young want to leave’: Libya’s brain drain, 15 years after Tripoli fell
Russia His a Ukrainian mall twice. The second strike targeted rescuers
England’s Ancient Trees Are Dying in the Heat
Anthropic Could Aim to Raise $100 Billion in Blockbuster I.P.O.
U.S. Agreed to Pay Liberia $5 Million in Connection with Deportees, Documents Say
Trump declares economic warfare on Iran. And, SCOTUS to rule on White House ballroom
The U.S. national debt is $40 trillion. Are Americans paying for it?
What to know about Alex Jones' Texas court win and more than $1 billion in damages he still faces
Rangers ink Vincent Iorio to one-year deal after midseason audition
TikTok reaches $400 million settlement with Justice Department over children’s privacy
‘It was a tsunami’: Floods leave death trail in India’s Assam
China’s new moon mission could unlock secret of lunar ice: Why that matters
Ryan McMahon joins crowded Yankees IL ahead of key Blue Jays series
Court cuts $50M judgment against Alex Jones over falsely labeling Sandy Hook killings a hoax
Trump’s super fans are torn on Darline Graham ahead of key GOP Senate contest
Palestinian teen shot and killed in West Bank attack, UN responds
Nigeria and the Sahel: A growing security divide
Moderna, Merck breakthrough could usher in wave of cancer vaccines
ICE detained a green card holder from India, leaving her family frantic
At least 13 Tunisians missing as migrant boat headed for Italy capsizes
Inundated Philippine communities seek answers over flood control funds
Big Bend border construction projects paused ahead of emergency hearings
A sell-off in the bond market could make it more expensive to buy a car or use a credit card
U.S. Is Set To Impose 50% Tariffs On $20 Billion Worth Of Canadian Products
With his political capital on the line, Trump rallies for Darline Graham in South Carolina
U.S., Canada fail to reach a tariff deal, deepen trade war
We Tried to Cover a Tom Kean Campaign Event. Someone Called the Police.
US-Canada trade negotiations suspended, Carney vows dollar-for-dollar retaliation against Trump's 50% tariffs
US imposes 50% tariffs on $20bn worth of Canadian goods after talks fail
Supreme Court allows Trump's ballroom construction to continue for now
Canadian prime minister suspends trade talks with U.S., setting new 50% tariffs in motion
Nearly 40,000 bottles of eye drops recalled nationwide over possible contamination
U.S. set to impose 50% tariffs on Canada after failed talks; Canada to match them "dollar for dollar"
US judge strikes down Trump immigrant visa ban affecting 75 countries
Anthropic IPO filing will show AI backlash as a risk factor, sources say
Lindsay Clancy's defense rests at trial over whether postpartum psychosis drove her to kill her kids
Uber fined nearly $1B by Dutch regulators over automated suspensions of accounts
Cruise guest 'reportedly fell' overboard from ship near Scotland
Arizona AG declines to charge Gov. Katie Hobbs over pay-to-play allegations
Meghan of Sussex Eyes a Role in a Netflix Show
Pentagon fires longtime leaders from military newspaper Stars and Stripes for alleged insubordination
Peru rescues people trapped by landslides on highway for nearly a week
Former Hong Kong vigil organizer strives to mark Tiananmen crackdown despite convictions
Federal government thins the herds of wild horses in Colorado
As Trump courts Kim, Pyongyang ups the price, while Seoul fears being sidelined
Mikie Sherril’s still ducking on New Jersey’s noncitizen-voter scandal
Men from Cuba and other countries describe being deported by the U.S. to a dangerous African nation: "We cannot leave"
USPS issues rules to block mail-in ballots if states don't provide lists
Police commish vows NYPD stands as a ‘partner’ to Jewish community after NYC synagogue attack
NYC mom violently slashed by ex-con during Arizona hiking trip: ‘I can’t die like this’
Alfalfa Sprout Outbreak Linked To Food-Poisoning In 15 States
Lakers legends give unfiltered takes on Buss family drama
Why PWHL fans are watching owner Mark Walter’s financial moves so closely
Mega Millions drawing tonight for $113 million
French cuisine takes Manhattan by storm — with more spots opening next month
Nick Chubb, former Browns RB, announces retirement: 'Batman out'
Pilot reports possible burn injuries after passenger's laptop catches fire on American Airlines flight
Trump Sparks Mockery After Suggesting Baffling New Use For The Military
Trump threatens defamation suit against left-leaning think tank
Palestinian-British girl, 6, dies days after family drowned off UK coast
Guyana’s Rodrigues Birkett leads informal poll in race to be next UN leader
Iranian president says time to end war with US from ‘position of strength’
California lawmaker overcomes pro-Israel spending to win special election
Trump campaigns with Darline Graham ahead of runoff: "Say that I'm on the ballot one more time"
Several killed in Russia’s ‘double-tap’ drone strike on Ukraine mall
Desperation Mounts as Thousands in Indiana Endure 10 Days Without Power
Giants already seeing payoff from demanding John Harbaugh training camp
Swedish police say 1 dead, 2 injured after school sword attack
China investigates comedian after he altered a revolutionary song lyric onstage
24 Of The Funniest Posts About Cats And Dogs This Week (Aug. 15-21)
Criminal justice reform is a bust — and hidden data told the truth all along
Brian Kilmeade Offers Trump Foolproof Plan On Iran: Just Win The Damn Thing
Reports of sexual assault in the military declined for third straight year, Pentagon says
Mexico Governor Ruben Rocha returns to office despite US criminal charges
Outrage in India over death of six-year-old ‘slapped’ by his teacher
160 years later, unknown Union soldier to be buried at Arlington
Bruising week for Bolivia's President Paz as scandal and setbacks test his presidency
Boat hauls in 1,260-pound blue marlin believed to be East Coast's largest catch
Nigeria orders investigation into second fake government agency
Speaker Johnson slams Suozzi as ‘Marxist’ as he stumps for GOP congressional hopeful LiPetri on Long Island
Another child's room now a silent memorial to the toll of school shootings
Trump defends pause on beef tariffs amid criticism from US cattle producers
Iran war live: Trump says he views Strait of Hormuz as ‘American territory’
Pentagon fires U.S. military newspaper leadership
TikTok settles with US Justice Department for $400m over child privacy laws