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Top Headlines – August 31, 2026

September 01
Teen charged with murder in San Diego mosque shooting for allegedly agreeing to publish shooters’ writings
Bessent urges G20 to 'get back to the basics' with deregulation and growth-first agenda
Vance casts El-Sayed as ‘evil’ and tells him to ‘keep my wife’s name the hell out of your mouth’
Poland opens terror probe into fire at drone factory
Argentinian footballer Lionel Messi announces his retirement
Israeli outposts expand as Palestinian homes are demolished
How behind the scenes battle to keep Galliano away from Met Gala raged before his involvement was announced
Lindsay Clancy verdict live updates: Jurors do not reach verdict after 17 hours of deliberations with trial set to continue tomorrow
Putin and Xi affirm strategic alliance amid ‘unpredictable’ world
House Intelligence Committee warns of 'Black Swan' AI risks
'The Wizard of Oz' at Sphere adding apple aroma, new winged monkeys
Apple’s Tim Cook wraps up 15-year tenure as CEO; John Ternus readies for top job during challenging time
‘Nothing is usable’: Nepal residents return to flood-ravaged homes
Trump says U.S. growth could hit 20%. It’s happened only once since WWII
WaPo columnist calls source for his own paper’s Iran war report ‘a traitor’ who ‘ought to be prosecuted’
Supreme Court Lets White House Continue Construction On Trump’s $400 Million Ballroom
Supreme Court allows Trump to move forward with White House ballroom construction
Beyoncé's BeyGood foundation donates $200k for Indiana flood relief
Supreme Court says Trump can build White House ballroom as lawsuit continues
GOV MIKE DUNLEAVY: China is holding critical minerals hostage. Alaska can help end the threat
Kharg Island, explained: Why it matters in the Iran war
I feel your pain vs. ‘let Data Reign’: How Trump and his VP are out of step on data centers
What to know: US court hearing held for alleged Lockerbie bombmaker
Israel’s Ben-Gvir storms Al-Aqsa mosque in occupied East Jerusalem
Hackers leak sensitive law enforcement files stolen from the DOJ
George Santos receives first-ever lifetime ban from Kalshi
Top US general says no plans to send troops to polls for November elections
‘Backwards and poor’: Trump issues dire warning to communities blocking critical technology
What is DOLLYFEST? Inside Dolly Parton's star-studded celebration
Mortgage rates surge to the highest since June 2025 as new Middle East attacks push oil prices up
Ken Jennings Admits To Regularly Lying On 'Jeopardy!'
Why NYC murders and shootings fell so sharply — and how we can slash other crimes, too
Firecracker factory blast in India kills 8 children
Damaged Gaza ambulance becomes ‘dream bus’ for children
Western Balkans truck drivers threaten EU border blockade
Rapper Monaleo has big plans ahead: 'All I can do is just smile'
‘Let Data Reign’: Trump decries opposition to data centres in US
Support program could be helping former inmates stay out of prison
Exclusive: DHS plans to launch voter fraud investigation surge Tuesday
Convicted cab driver rapist Gurmeet Singh stripped of US citizenship 15 years after assaulting passenger
At 91, Dale Sanders reclaims record as oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail
Brazil police search Vasco da Gama striker’s home in connection with drugs, arms trafficking probe
Haunting photo of Grand Canyon hiker before he vanished in flash floods — as two dead, 15 missing
Israel’s far-right competes for votes with increasingly extreme visions
Lionel Messi Says He's Retiring From Playing For Argentina
Nepal FM speaks to Al Jazeera on devastating floods
House to vote on funding to avoid government shutdown before Election Day
Trump’s bogus narrative about the GOP losing in the 2026 midterms
Vance says Trump ‘sending a message’ to Iran with AI-generated video
Trump says U.S. communities opposing AI data centers could end up 'backwards and poor'
Bessent pushes back on Druckenmiller critique of bond intervention
New report shows the world's coral reefs are declining rapidly
Trump's foreign beef deal draws skepticism from farmers and cattle ranchers nationwide
Lionel Messi announces retirement from Argentina national soccer team
Trump Hyped Up This Gas Station Chain’s Low Prices. There’s Just 1 Pretty Big Problem.
George Santos Banned From Kalshi For Life After Platform Concluded He Was Likely Insider Trading
Olivia Rodrigo Reinvents the Feminist Music Festival
Tunisia protests: Water, power cuts and rising anger
Trump to meet with U.S. refiners as White House pushes to lower gas prices
Step into the world of 'Riverdance'
Kalshi fines Republican in key House race, bans George Santos for life, after insider trading probes
Russia's jet-powered drones bring empty Kyiv supermarket shelves and rattle Ukrainians
Over 6,000 Ebola cases confirmed in DRC as death toll nears 3,000
‘Furious’ and the rise of Epstein pop culture
‘Earle Meets World’ and 8 More Shows to Watch on TV This Week
A Developer Wants to Knock Down a Big Tree. Neighbors Are Rebelling.
Jury will hear closing arguments in Tupac’s murder trial
Grand Canyon search continues for 15 missing after flash flood destruction, two deaths
Argentina legend Lionel Messi retires from international football
Trump: 'China could not be happier' as Americans oppose data centers
LIVE: Aston Villa vs Arsenal – Premier League
Lights out, Instagram off? The changes to Meta for teens could be a big deal
An increasingly nasty primary will decide whether an 80-year-old senator gets six more years
Exclusive: Meet the inaugural winner of Fat Marmot Week
Hopes fade in Nepal as rescuers race against hardening mud to find 5,000 missing
'We're gonna do very well.' Trump says of midterm uphill battle
FDA expands Mounjaro approval for heart attack and stroke prevention
Odell Beckham Jr. getting even this far in his Giants comeback is a win
I was a high school mean girl who spread herpes rumors and even wound up in a crack den – how I’m trying to make amends
Trump says Iran is ‘dead’, vows to respond after renewed clashes
Is Trump testing the limits of US power?
Scottie Scheffler wins second FedEx Cup in three years, inching closer to Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy
US strikes Iran again as retaliation raises fears over gas prices, Strait of Hormuz
Trump vows US response to Iranian strikes: 'Going to hit them hard'
Republicans ask Supreme Court to let them air TV ads for less
Why has Greece signed a $3.5bn missile deal with Israel?
Planned Met Gala Exhibition Won’t Go Forward After Backlash Over Controversial Designer
Kalshi permanently bans former GOP Rep. George Santos over illegal trading
An Experimental Single-Time Treatment Slashed Cholesterol for a Year
OpenAI's ad business shows blistering growth, hits $1 billion annualized revenue run rate
War and heat: Why are wheat prices soaring?
Ed Sheeran concert leaves 6 workers injured, hospitalized
Why is piracy picking up off Somalia’s coast again?
Who are the economic winners and losers of the US-Israel war on Iran?
How Much Is That Gene-Edited Dog in the Window?
The 2026 midterms are coming fast. Introducing CNN’s 20/26 Vision newsletter
Sleeping in on weekends is good for the heart: What research has shown
Is it safe to eat lettuce yet? What to know as cyclosporiasis outbreak lingers
Trump still teases seeking a third term. But he's now talking more about post-presidency life
Novak Djokovic Out of U.S. Open in 1st-Round Loss to Mariano Navone
Dear Borrower, Someone Might Be Stealing Your Home, No Big Deal
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul Wore A Hijab And You Know What Happened Next
Greece signs $3.5bn air defence deal with Israel
South Korea court gives church leader two years in jail for bribery
Liverpool sign Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain
Tropical Storm Dolly Forms Days After Dolly Parton's Death — And People Have Thoughts
What the jury in Lindsay Clancy’s trial is deliberating
Dairy Queen's fall menu is here. See the new treats you can try
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye meet: What’s next for their defence pact?
Fuel supplier sues distributor for nearly $4M over gas allegedly sold at Trump-promoted Freedom Fuel stations
Winners and losers of NFL roster cuts: Who's bluffing on QBs?
Dramatic low flyby by passenger jets over South African stadium sparks safety debate
Millions of Dollars in Secret Spending Could Upend the 2026 Midterms
Attacks flare between the U.S. and Iran after a monthlong pause
Can Iran use rockets to mine the Strait of Hormuz, as US claims?
More value in Cairo’s trash, but less for those who collect it
Branded fruit: How produce got “Honeycrisp-ified"
'Days Of Thunder' Star Says Anne Hathaway 'Isn't Sexy' And Is Too 'Woke' For Sequel
Vulnerable Dem's own audit admits Medicaid oversight failure amid massive statewide fraud scandal
G20 finance meeting live updates: Bessent, Warsh to give remarks
Fire breaks out after unidentified explosions at oil refinery in Baghdad
The sardine shortage is real — and it’s not all Gen Z’s fault
Rescuers search for 18 missing after boat capsizes off Northern Cyprus
Spanish Prime Minister Blames Russia, Israel For Disinformation In Ceuta Migrant Crisis
The U.S. Venezuela oil deal won't lower your gas prices. Here's what you need to know
Manhattan's luxury rental market is booming, with units reaching $100,000 a month
Pro-AI group jumps into the data center fight with new ads aimed at reshaping public opinion
When do Social Security payments go out for September? See schedule
Nepal floods expose risks to hydropower in a warming Himalayas
House lawmakers return to Washington with a stopgap funding bill atop the list of priorities
This principal in Nepal evacuated 900 students before flooding swept away their school
UAE intercepts drone after US and Iran exchange attacks
The rise of 'intentional living'
Bank of England chief warns new AI models threaten global financial stability
Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda agree to work together on software for cars
World shares are mixed and oil prices surge after US strike on Iranian rocket launchers
Russia cements its role as Africa junta protector after helping quell Niger's mutiny
His family long wondered what happened to the World War II veteran who vanished in 1965. Then the FBI knocked on the door
The looming failure of Operation Economic Outcast
Bizarre U.S. Open Incident Exposes One of Tennis’ Thorniest Rules
Movie stars, timely documentaries and awards hopefuls convene at the Venice Film Festival
Nepal tunnel traps hinder flood rescue: How many are dead or missing?
Syria is choosing diplomacy with Israel, but can its approach last?
How the FCC-ABC battle could reshape US broadcasting
Iran attacks Jordan, UAE after US bombs Larak Island: What’s the latest?
Helicopter chases, lasers and a rented RV: Inside the hunt for suspected Chinese drone spies over US military bases
Spain’s Sanchez says Russia, Israel spread disinformation on Ceuta crisis
Coupang dispute fuels new U.S. tariff pressure on South Korea
Smell training improves lost sense of smell after virus or trauma
‘Follow the drone’: How Ukraine takes Russian prisoners with uncrewed vehicles
Venus Williams bows out of US Open with straight-sets defeat to Sofia Kenin
Novak Djokovic loses in opening round of US Open for first time, falling in 5 sets to Mariano Navone
Everything you need to know about the 2026 Venice Film Festival
Lara Trump Reveals Just How Little Sleep Donald Trump Gets Each Night
A mom's website shows who profits from ICE. Why Feds call it a 'threat'
These Generals Fought for Israel. Now They See ‘Jewish Terrorism’ as the Threat.
Xi, Modi and Putin set to meet for SCO summit: What’s on the agenda?
Bessent heads to the G20 to rally allies on Iran as tariffs strain ties
England vs Pakistan second Test: Three talking points from cricket series
Nepal races to rescue trapped workers, as flood death toll surpasses 900
United Arab Emirates says it has intercepted an Iranian drone over its territorial waters
Maggie Haberman Raises Chilling Question About Donald Trump And A Dem-Controlled Congress
Google Maps changes Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ in US searches
BYD shares slide as fierce China competition dents first-half earnings
AI and robotics drive an IPO boom in China as Shein lists in Hong Kong
Russia preparing 'massive strikes' on Ukraine's energy sites after deadliest attack of the year
Plan to cut number of polling sites in a major Texas county
Death toll in Nepal floods tops 900, as number of missing nearly doubles to over 4,200
How AOC is upending norms around motherhood and political candidacy
China’s factory activity contracts in August despite an uptick in export demand
FIFA president Infantino ‘must go’, says former UEFA boss Platini
Why the United States Can’t Quit Its Wars
AI and robotics drive an IPO boom in China as Shein lists in Hong Kong
Seoul court sentences Unification Church leader Hak Ja Han to 2 years in prison
Aston Villa vs Arsenal: Premier League – prediction, team news, lineups
Tennis great Djokovic exits US Open in first round amid tears and pain
Yankees weighing Mitch Garver call-up with clock ticking
Global coral reef coverage risks irreversible decline, new report warns
Not too Xabi: Chelsea's record-low possession numbers under Alonso are hiding a ruthless new identity
People return to their flood-ravaged homes in Nepal
US plans to sanction another bank this week in effort to clamp down on Iran transactions, Bessent tells AP
China's Xi builds diplomatic clout with multiple state visits ahead of Trump summit
Nepal Turns to Mass Burials, as Thousands Remain Missing from Floods
Novak Djokovic loses in opening round of U.S. Open for first time, falling to Mariano Navone in 5 sets
Russia, China leaders to meet at Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit
After Fraud Accusations, a Young Entrepreneur’s Rise Ends in Tragedy
Four-time US Open champion Novak Djokovic ousted in first round by Mariano Navone
Two Palestinians reported dead as Israeli forces raid Nablus
15 people may be missing after Grand Canyon flooding, park service says
This all-in-one resort solves the biggest problem with family travel
College sports kicks off its season under the long shadow of court fights over eligibility
Venezuela’s Maduro shares first photos from US detention
Iran targets Jordan after first US attack in a month
From Appalachia to Africa: Why Dolly Parton was beloved across the continent
Mamdani lookalike contest draws hundreds of hopefuls in New York
Niger mutiny puts Russia’s expanding role in the Sahel to the test
Rabid goats at North Carolina petting zoo may have exposed visitors
Tunisia swelters as power cuts disrupt water supplies
Curaçao wins 2026 Little League World Series, beating Nevada 11-2
Flash Flood At Grand Canyon Forces Dozens To Evacuate
OpenAI to cut off AI models for SpaceX-owned Cursor, escalating feud with Musk
9 most notable players released as part of NFL's 2026 roster cuts
US plans to sanction another bank to keep economic pressure on Iran
U.S. forces strike Iranian rocket launchers on the Strait of Hormuz in first military action in weeks
Plan to cut number of polling sites in a major Texas county draws protests as Senate race looms
Dems, Voting Rights Groups Bash Plan To Cut Polling Sites In Texas County
We’re not weird, you’re weird: Republicans use Democrats’ 2024 attack against them for midterms
NYC baseball nuts do 3 MLB games in 9 hours — here’s why they packed a change of clothes
Sean McVay breaks silence with heartfelt reaction to Aaron Donald return to Rams
Vote count starts in Guinea-Bissau referendum on strengthening presidency
What are the implications of the US-Venezuela oil deal?
US plans to sanction another bank this week in effort to clamp down on Iran transactions, Bessent tells AP
Flash flooding in Grand Canyon leaves more than 20 people missing
Dozens evacuated and about 15 missing after Grand Canyon flash flood
Scottie Scheffler captures another FedEx Cup and moves past Tiger Woods in PGA Tour career earnings
Mike Johnson's 'Crazy People' Comment Gets Paired With Wildly-Timed Trump Clip
At least 15 missing at Grand Canyon after extreme flash flooding
One dead, 14 injured in Chicago mass shooting at park gathering
Iran war live: IRGC attacks US bases in Jordan after US bombs Larak Island
US strikes Iranian island, first military action since July
US plans to sanction another bank in effort to clamp down on Iran transactions, Bessent tells AP
US plans to sanction another bank in effort to clamp down on Iran transactions, AP
Lamine Yamal getting back to ‘top level’, Barcelona coach Flick says
U.S. plans to sanction another bank in effort to clamp down on Iran transactions: Bessent