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Pentagon Awards Major Tomahawk Missile Contract
A CSIS report had previously indicated the U.S. military had depleted a significant portion of its critical munition stockpiles.
House Democratic Leader Says He Does Not Support Medicare for All
Rep. Ro Khanna cited a recent Yale study that found Medicare for All could save $1 trillion in healthcare costs.
China Used Sex, Donations, Planted Interns to Influence US Political System: Declassified Docs
Newly released FBI files describe Christine Fang’s CCP intelligence ties, efforts to recruit her as a double agent, and her influence of a U.S. congressman.
Most Adults Not Immune to Hepatitis A or B: Study
Researchers recommended vaccinating more people against the diseases.
Vaccination Rates Largely Unchanged Among Kindergartners: CDC
Coverage of key vaccines stayed the same, or dipped slightly, among kindergartners.
NATO Jet Shoots Down Drone Over Romanian Airspace
A Spanish air force F-18 on a monitoring mission made radar contact with the craft and received approval to engage, shooting it down.
Maryland Court Strikes Down Nation’s First State Tax on Digital Advertising
The ruling comes after a federal appeals court struck down part of the law in 2025.
Judge Dismisses DOJ’s Anti-Semitism Lawsuit Against Harvard
U.S. District Judge Richard Stearns said the claims in the lawsuit were ‘too isolated and episodic to support a plausible inference.’
Half of Typical US Family’s Paycheck Swallowed by Housing, Childcare
Researchers say that where a family resides can significantly influence these costs.
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Ticks With Bacteria That Causes Diseases Found Farther South Than Ever: CDC
New research found the ticks in North Carolina.
Colombian President Asks Trump for Tariff Suspension After Devastating Earthquake
A 7-4-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia on Aug. 10, just three days after De la Espriella took office.
Tropical Storm Lala Leaves Hawaii’s Big Island, Impacting State Capital
One death has been reported so far, and search and rescue teams have been dispatched in response to reports of flash flooding throughout the night.
7 People Have Died Following Days of Flooding in Indiana, Authorities Report
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun’s office reported about 160,000 power outages across the state on Aug. 15, down from a peak of 300,000.
5 Shot at Virginia State University; 19-Year-Old Suspect Arrested
Police found the suspect hiding in a dormitory closet on campus later on Aug. 15.
Cowboys, Cowgirls, and the Poetry of the Open Range
An annual gathering of cowboy poets in Arizona puts life in the saddle on stage.
Woman Arrested on Suspicion of Vandalizing World War II Memorial in Washington
The Kentucky woman faces up to 10 years in prison. The words ‘Clean hands Dirty $’ were spray-painted on a memorial surface.
Pentagon Expands Missile Interceptor Production With New Boeing, RTX Agreements
The deals are the latest in the Pentagon’s efforts to increase output of high-demand air and missile defense weapons.
Michigan Charges 5 Noncitizens With Illegally Voting in 2024 Election
One American is also accused of registering her noncitizen husband while claiming she was only testing the system for vulnerabilities.
US Threatens Indefinite Naval Blockade, More Economic Pressure on Iran
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the United States will pursue ‘economic isolation’ of Iran to increase pressure.
Hurricane Watch Issued for Hawaii’s Big Island as Tropical Storm Lala Forms
Residents are being urged to prepare for flooding, strong winds, mudslides, and hazardous surf.
Flock Announces Platform Changes After Public Backlash to Its Camera Network
The company has faced increasing scrutiny in recent months following concerns over data retention and some police officers allegedly misusing the cameras.
