Emerging Topics in U.S. News
MONDAY, AUGUST 17th 2026
Updated 23:59 ET
13 articles
PANETTIERE, HAYDEN, 36, DEATH
Hayden Panettiere spoke openly about her personal struggles over the years prior to her death over the weekend at age 36.
First responders and emergency medical services responded to a 911 call at a residence in Greenville, South Carolina, on Sunday and located
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TRUMP, WHITE, OFFICE, HOUSE
It seems that some "journalists" in the White House press corps need to be reminded that access to the president is a privilege, not a right. And with that privilege comes the responsibility to behave professionally and with decorum.
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WNBA, GAME, COVER, REESE
The WNBA seems to beat down Caitlin Clark any way it can, and on Sunday, a foul called against her shocked both viewers and the game’s ESPN announcers for how ridiculous it was… and it was even upheld on review.
With only about ten seconds left in overtime,
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TRUMP, IRAN, WHITE, NEW
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WASHINGTON — President Trump confirmed the US isn’t expanding the window for peace talks with Tehran on Monday as the US-Iran memorandum of understanding’s 60-day deadline for negogiations expired.
“Well, they
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SWALWELL, FANG, CHINESE, ERIC
Disgraced former Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., admitted to FBI agents that he had "physical relations" with suspected Chinese intelligence operative Christine "Fang Fang" Fang on a "handful of occasions," newly declassified FBI records show.
The records,
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MANGIONE, LUIGI, TRIAL, MURDER
Luigi Mangione's state murder trial has been postponed following his guilty plea to federal charges last Friday in the killing of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
His defence team is now fighting to have the case dismissed on the grounds it would constitute
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REP, GOMEZ, JIMMY, HOUSE
Democrat Rep. Jimmy Gomez being investigated over sexual misconduct allegations
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The House Ethics Committee announced Monday that it is investigating allegations of sexual misconduct against Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif,
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TRUMP, JEAN, CARROLL, SUPREME
Writer E. Jean Carroll arrives at the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, where former U.S. President Donald Trump will arrive to ask a federal appeals court to overturn a $5 million jury verdict finding him liable for sexually assaulting and defaming her, who
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USS, LINCOLN, RELIEVE, SAILORS
Morning news brief USS Washington to relieve USS Lincoln after concerns about conditions, Ukraine launches one of its largest aerial attacks on Russia, a look at where talks stand regarding the future of Gaza.
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EL, SAYED, KKK, BIG
There's this old saying about apples and how far they fall from the tree. It's generally taken to be a statement on how a generation takes after the previous generation, in matters ranging from food to culture to behavior. We apply it to politicians, too, especially
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TUPAC, MURDER, SHAKUR, TRIAL
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The LA gang enforcer accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur’s murder is reportedly trying to cash in on his notorious connection to the killing with a Hollywood movie deal — even as his lawyers argue his supposed
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TRUMP, LIFEGUARD, TEEN, HERO
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The heroic teen lifeguard who risked his life to save a 10-year-old boy while he was repeatedly pounded by waves has an appointment with President Trump.
Ryder Williams, the 16-year-old lifeguard at Seabright
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LINDSAY, CLANCY, PARENTS, MOM
As the trial for Massachusetts mother Lindsay Clancy enters week four, funds are pouring in for her parents who have supported their daughter who is accused of killing all three of her children.
Clancy admitted to strangling to death her three children,
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GUN, RIGHTS, FINALIZES, DOJ
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The Justice Department finalized a rule Monday that will pave the way for people who’ve been barred from owning firearms because of criminal convictions to apply to have their gun rights reinstated.
The process
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BORDER, BIG, PAUSES, BEND
A woman protests the plans by President Donald Trump's administration to build a section of the border wall at the Big Bend National Park in Study Butte, Texas, August 15, 2026.
A woman protests the plans by President Donald Trump's administration to build
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TRUMP, BOMB, OMAN, IRAN
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President Trump on Monday warned Oman that the US will “bomb the s–t” out of them if they interfere in the simmering conflict with Iran in the Strait of Hormuz.
“If Oman gets in the way, we’ll bomb the s–t
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TRUMP, SOUTH, KOREA, BACK
Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea
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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon on Sunday to scale back annual joint military exercises with South Korea, saying the ally
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DEPRAVED, ICE, FREAK, DEPORTS
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has placed Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) in the hot seat after it was revealed last week that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) had deported "Marcelo Vasquez-Reyna, a depraved freak who sexually abused
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BURNHAM, MESSAGES, PRIME, TRUMP
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has been left red faced and embarrassed by a hoaxer posing as the chief of staff to U.S. President Donald Trump who tricked him into exchanging messages in a major security breach.
Downing Street has declined to comment on the
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DEAD, FLOODING, INDIANA, HISTORIC
At least 5 dead as historic flooding sweeps across Indiana At least five people have died as a result of severe storms and flooding across Indiana, authorities say.
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JET, SKIER, WOMAN, VANISHED
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A terrified woman’s screams for helped kicked off a frantic search for a missing jet skier in Long Beach.
The woman was discovered clinging to some rocks off shore after she and her riding companion, a 54-year-old
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KUSHNER, HAMAS, STARK, BACKING
U.S. special envoy Jared Kushner delivered a stark ultimatum to Hamas on Monday, warning that the terrorist group must honor its commitments to disarm in Gaza or face an Israeli military operation to "finish the job."
Speaking exclusively to Fox News chief
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POLICE, COPS, IOWA, DOZENS
The suspect, Mark Lee Jackson, has been at large since Friday, police said.
Mark Lee Jackson is seen in photos released by the Muscatine Police Department.
Mark Lee Jackson is seen in photos released by the Muscatine Police Department.
Mark Lee Jackson is
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MAMDANI, DELIVERY, SCHEME, CITY
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Mayor Zohran Mamdani has a message for Amazon: Using delivery contractors to perform essential work is exploitation.
City Hall’s message to itself? Just send us the invoice.
City Council Member Tiffany Cabán’s
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