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Trump hits record-low 33% approval amid Iran war fears
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Hayden Panettiere’s ex-fiancé says he's in 'profound shock and grief'

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Hayden Panettiere’s ex-fiancé Wladimir Klitschko — the father of her only child — is speaking out about her sudden passing. The Ukrainian boxer shared a heartfelt statement following the actor’s death on Sunday at 36.

CBC    Aug 18, 12:03 pm

WATCH: The 2026 VMA race, Derran "Derry" Brownson: Here's what's trending

ABC News' Rocsi Diaz breaks down what's trending in pop culture, including the stacked Artist of the Year category at the VMA's and the rock world mourning the EMF keyboardist.
ABC    Aug 18, 6:03 pm

Palestinian family in West Bank fear settler violence will rob them of home

The family of a Palestinian-American man remain holed up in his West Bank home for more than a week, after Israeli settlers laid siege to the house and the Israeli army then turned it into a closed military area.
NPR    Aug 18, 2:03 am

Jason Arday's rise and fall tells a larger story about academia, a critic says

What can academia learn from Jason Arday's rise and fall? Atlantic staff writer and former academic Tyler Austin Harper weighs the questions his story left behind.
NPR    Aug 18, 1:03 pm

ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dead at 77

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Frank Beard, the drummer for the Texas boogie-rock trio ZZ Top who kept the tempo for the band's biggest hits like Sharp Dressed Man, Legs and Gimme All Your Lovin,' has died.

CBC    Aug 18, 4:03 pm
Tributes pour in for Hayden Panettiere after sudden death at age 36
ABC   

Many recent grads say AI is making it harder to get a job. Economists aren't so sure

The unemployment rate for young adults with new degrees is higher than the rate for all workers, according to the New York Fed. Is AI the problem, or is it more complicated?
NPR    Aug 18, 4:33 am

In Portland, this soap box derby combines downhill speed with extreme pageantry

Soap box derbies send motorless cars down a steep incline. At one event, contestants make their cars look like cartoon characters, subway cars, food, and giant animals (among other outlandish shapes).
NPR    Aug 18, 4:33 am

She told no one about her agony except ChatGPT. What her death reveals about AI risks

A 29-year-old woman confided her suicidal thoughts to an AI chatbot — not to her therapist, not to her parents, not to her best friend. What can AI learn from her death?
NPR    Aug 18, 4:33 am

Student kills schoolmate and himself in livestreamed Philippine school attack, official says

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A high school student carrying two pistols shot to death a fellow student before killing himself Tuesday in an attack in a southern Philippine high school campus that he livestreamed using a body-worn camera, police and other officials said. It was the second fatal school shooting in the country in just two months.

CBC    Aug 18, 5:33 am

The grueling fight over who profits from AI music

AI can generate songs in seconds. But behind every AI track is a complicated question: Who should get paid? And, how? The fights have started.
NPR    Aug 18, 6:03 am
Trump lashes out at South Korea and Oman
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Russian missile attack in Kharkiv kills at least 10, as Ukraine keeps up drone attacks in Moscow

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A Russian missile attack killed 10 people on Tuesday in a village in Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region, Ukrainian authorities said.

CBC    Aug 18, 6:33 am

Could an explosive drone at a German airport signal a growing Russian threat to NATO?

A man in a police uniform walks away from an explosive detonating robot.

Following the discovery of a drone laden with explosives and a detonator at Germany’s Leipzig airport, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov signaled Moscow's intent to step up retaliation against countries that are helping Ukraine.

CBC    Aug 18, 5:03 am

Hoekstra's missteps in Canada are mild compared to some of Trump's ambassadors

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Pete Hoekstra's issues in Canada, which led over 200,000 Canadians to sign a petition calling for his ouster, are relatively mild when compared to some of the scandals other U.S. ambassadors have provoked in allied countries.

CBC    Aug 18, 3:03 am

This crowded Republican primary in Florida has drawn a unique cast of candidates

The GOP primary in Florida's 19th District includes candidates who are new to the state, candidates who've run for Congress before and two candidates who have received pardons from President Trump.
NPR    Aug 18, 4:33 am

Morning news brief

Jared Kushner and Israel's prime minister meet in attempt to move Gaza ceasefire plan forward, U.S. focus on Iran draws key resources from Asia, voters head to the polls for primaries Tuesday.
NPR    Aug 18, 4:03 am
Lindsay Clancy murder trial continues with more testimony after mom, sister take stand | full video
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Is Israel deliberately starting wildfires in Lebanon?

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As Israeli airstrikes escalate in Southern Lebanon, emergency workers there are accusing the IDF of deliberately starting wildfires. We look at what’s happening on the ground.

CBC    Aug 18, 7:33 am

U.S. businessowners don't want to leave their Canadian suppliers, but 50% tariffs might leave them no choice

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American entrepreneurs say sustained, 50 per cent tariffs would force them to make the choice they've been hoping to avoid for more than a year and a half: breaking away from longstanding, good-faith relationships with Canadian suppliers for the sake of their finances.

CBC    Aug 18, 3:03 am

A dispute about fact vs. fiction at the trial over Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing

A prosecutor said that while few have been willing to speak about the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur, Duane "Keffe D" Davis is the "one person who has a hard time being silent."
NPR    Aug 18, 2:03 am

Florida set to carry out 13th execution this year in nation's busiest death chamber

A Florida man convicted of fatally shooting his estranged wife and wounding his mother-in-law is set to be executed
ABC    Aug 18, 2:03 am

WATCH: Firefighters continue to battle flames of massive gas tank explosion outside Tulsa

Massive natural gas tanks outside Tulsa, Oklahoma, exploded after the owners of the site say lightning struck one of the tanks. Fire crews are still working to douse the flames.
ABC    Aug 18, 2:03 am
Palestinian-American confronts Israeli settler at West Bank home
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Zambia's president re-elected to 2nd term following election-night violence

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Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema was re-elected for a second 5-year term, but the opposition leader put in an unexpectedly strong showing, capitalizing on public ‌frustration with lingering hardships despite an economic turnaround.

CBC    Aug 17, 10:33 pm

Shakira makes surprise visit to earthquake-damaged Colombia

Colombian superstar Shakira pledged to help build at least 10 new schools in a remote region of her home country after a devastating earthquake struck last week, killing hundreds and affecting thousands of educational sites
ABC    Aug 17, 10:33 pm

U.S. and Iran miss peace talks deadline. And, Alaska, Florida and Wyoming primaries

The U.S. and Iran missed a deadline to begin peace talks this week. The monthslong war has depleted U.S. resources. And, what to know about Alaska's U.S. Senate seat primary.
NPR    Aug 18, 7:03 am

Trump casts mail ballot again in Florida despite efforts to restrict mail voting

The White House said Trump has not been to Florida in months.
ABC    Aug 18, 6:03 pm

WATCH: Skydiving couple gets married in midair

Professional skydivers Mike Missroon and Megan Walsh kicked off their wedding ceremony by skydiving with their bridal party.
ABC    Aug 18, 8:03 am
Ukraine launches over 600 drones at Moscow, mayor says
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Meta back in court over social media addiction claims

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Social media giant Meta returned to court Tuesday to defend itself against claims that it allowed young people to get addicted to its products and violated federal child privacy laws. The lawsuits filed against Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, argue that its platforms harmed children through their addictive features.

CBC    Aug 18, 1:33 pm

Columbia House, which once promised 12 CDs for a penny, removes notice of closure

A magazine ad shows a woman holding several vinyl records to her chest, looking excited. "Any 7 records or tapes for $1c" reads the text next to her. The ad also includes a visualization of the titles they have for offer.

Columbia House, the company that lured millions of customers into mail-order memberships with the promise of 12 CDs for a penny, said it was shutting down after 71 years. CBC News has contacted the company after the notice was removed from its website.

CBC    Aug 18, 5:03 pm

Embattled Florida Republican Rep. Cory Mills fights to keep his House seat

Mills is the latest lawmaker in a recent string of congressional members facing scandals and allegations of domestic abuse while running for elected office.
NPR    Aug 18, 3:33 pm

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz vows to slow mining efforts in 'sacred' Boundary Waters wilderness

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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday said the state would not review or process permits on proposed mining projects in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, four months after the U.S. Congress and President Donald Trump's administration lifted a federal ban.

CBC    Aug 18, 3:03 pm

ABC and Disney sue FCC, alleging First Amendment violations

The ABC Network has sued the Federal Communications Commission, alleging that the Trump administration is violating its First Amendment rights by challenging ABC broadcast licenses and investigating the network's talk show "The View."
NPR    Aug 18, 3:03 pm
What happens now that the US-Iran peace deadline has expired? | Reuters World News
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ABC sues U.S. broadcast regulator over early licence reviews, calling it an 'existential threat'

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Further escalating its battle with the Trump administration, ABC on Tuesday took the rare step of suing the Federal Communications Commission on First Amendment grounds, saying the agency's demand for early review of broadcast licences posed an "existential threat" to its operations.

CBC    Aug 18, 2:33 pm

Baby at center of LA-Texas surrogacy legal battle undergoes heart surgery: Attorney

The baby at the center of a surrogacy legal battle between a Los Angeles, California couple and an Alaska surrogate underwent heart surgery, an attorney says.
ABC    Aug 18, 2:33 pm

Another duty to warn letter casts doubt on Carney's rapprochement with India

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The RCMP issued another "duty to warn" letter to a Sikh separatist, Inderjeet Singh Gosal, who replaced Hardeep Singh Nijjar as leader of the Khalistani referendum effort in Canada. The newest threat raises more questions about the Carney government's claim that threats from the Indian government in Canada have been neutralized.

CBC    Aug 18, 2:03 pm

Flight attendants and pilots have highest risk of dying from radiation-linked cancers, study says

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Commercial pilots and flight attendants face higher odds of dying from radiation-linked cancers than hundreds of other professions, a landmark study suggests. Researchers point to high-altitude cosmic rays, raising calls for better awareness and tailored health screenings.

CBC    Aug 18, 2:03 pm

Thief dumps baby on sidewalk after stealing car with child inside

A one-year-old boy is safe after police say his mother's car was stolen in Philadelphia's East Falls neighborhood.
ABC    Aug 18, 2:03 pm
Catastrophic flooding across the Heartland kills at least 7 in Indiana
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'Profits won.' The child safety trial against Meta kicks off in federal court

Opening arguments are underway in a trial that pits four states against the company that owns Facebook and Instagram. They allege that Meta knew its products could hook kids — and lied about the danger.
NPR    Aug 18, 1:03 pm

New set of possible human remains found in Lake Mead

What appears to be another possible set of human remains was found over the weekend at Lake Mead, outside Las Vegas, officials said.
ABC    Aug 18, 8:03 am

Our Milky Way galaxy gobbled up a smaller galaxy about 11.8 billion years ago, scientists find

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Scientists observing clusters of stars congregated near the Milky Way's centre have discovered evidence that our galaxy swallowed a smaller galaxy roughly 11.8 billion years ago, when the universe was less than 15 per cent of its current age.

CBC    Aug 18, 12:33 pm

Government borrowing costs hit highest level since 2007

High bond yields put upward pressure on mortgage and credit card rates.
ABC    Aug 18, 12:33 pm

ESPN co-founder Bill Rasmussen dies at 93 from the effects of Parkinson’s disease

Bill Rasmussen, who co-founded cable TV sports giant ESPN, has died at the age of 93
ABC    Aug 18, 12:03 pm
Ukraine launches over 600 drones at Moscow region • FRANCE 24 English
France24   

S. Korea stresses US alliance amid confusion over Trump drill cut

Lee's comments Tuesday come as many South Koreans remain baffled and concerned about U.S. President Donald Trump's abrupt order to "substantially reduce" military exercises with South Korea.
NPR    Aug 18, 10:33 am

'No talks or conversations' with Iran, Trump says, as temporary ceasefire expires

Ships are shown anchored in the Strait of Hormuz on Aug. 10 off the coast of Bandar Abbas, Iran. U.S. President Donald Trump said the military would continue its blockade of Iranian-linked traffic in the strait.

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday no talks were taking place with Iran and insisted the Strait of Hormuz was open, contradicting Iran's assertion ‌that the critical waterway remained shut to shipping.

CBC    Aug 18, 10:03 am

WATCH: Kitten adopted after being rescued from car grille

Dolly was rescued after being stuck in a car grille and now found er forever home.
ABC    Aug 18, 10:03 am

Man accused of New York City synagogue attack faces federal hate crime charges

Larry Montes, 46, was arrested Friday following what police called a "random antisemitic attack" at Central Synagogue in Manhattan.
ABC    Aug 18, 6:03 pm

Ukraine launches 637 drones toward Moscow, mayor says, with Wildberries facility hit

Ukraine launched more than 600 drones toward Moscow overnight into Tuesday morning, according to the city's mayor.
ABC    Aug 18, 9:33 am
West Bank village of Qusra under siege by extremist Israeli settlers • FRANCE 24 English
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2 people unaccounted for in Ohio building explosion: Officials

Two people were unaccounted for following an explosion at an industrial facility in Toledo, Ohio, on Tuesday morning, authorities said.
ABC    Aug 18, 8:33 am

WATCH: Beaches on alert as stingray injuries rise

The latest danger for beachgoers as summer winds down: Stingray injuries are on the rise off both coasts.
ABC    Aug 18, 10:03 am