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    Nepal-China Flash Floods, Tim Curry Dies, Prince Harry & Meghan in the UK and more

    08/26/2026 | 7 mins.
    Hundreds are missing and many are feared dead after catastrophic flooding hits the Nepal-China border. The star in “Rocky Horror Picture Show” and “Clue” has died. The US exposed an alleged Chinese cyber spying campaign on federal agencies and more. We have sad details on one of Pakistan’s deadliest hospital fires in recent decades. Plus, Prince Harry and Meghan’s return to the UK draws mixed reactions.
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    Wall of Water Hits Nepal, Meta Settles Social Media Trial, Gates’ AI Warning and More

    08/26/2026 | 7 mins.
    An earthquake sets off a massive wall of water along the Nepal-China border. Meta has agreed to settle a landmark case over claims of social media harms to children. Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is sounding the alarm about artificial intelligence in an interview with CNN. Consumers were a little more selective with their spending in July – we'll explain why. And a new study suggests BMI readings can be misleading.
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    Remembering Dolly Parton, Graham Wins SC GOP Runoff and more

    08/26/2026 | 8 mins.
    The world mourns the loss of Dolly Parton. Sen. Darline Graham wins the South Carolina GOP primary runoff. Two people have died from the measles in Pennsylvania. SpaceX plans to build a $100 billion launch site in Louisiana. Plus, according to sources, a sequel to “How To Lose a Guy in 10 Days” is in the works.
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    Dolly Parton Dies, Mass Visa Revocation, Measles Deaths and more

    08/25/2026 | 8 mins.
    Tributes are pouring in for country music legend and philanthropist Dolly Parton, who passed away today at age 80. Iran and Oman propose a temporary deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The Trump administration is making a move that could impact hundreds of thousands of foreigners in the US seeking asylum. We have the first US deaths from measles this year. Plus, a psychologist for the prosecution is casting doubt on Lindsay Clancy’s mental health claims.
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    Canada’s Tariff Retaliation, Pretti’s Parents Speak Out, NFL CTE Study and More

    08/25/2026 | 7 mins.
    The war of words between Canada and the US is ramping up as Ottawa unveils countermeasures in response to President Donald Trump’s tariffs. The family of Alex Pretti is speaking out months after their son was killed by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis. A new study is painting an alarming picture of the dangers of hard hits on the football field. Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is distancing himself from a controversial streamer – we'll explain. And Target is apologizing after selling an offensive Halloween costume.
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