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Search for Survivors, Beef Price Battle & College Football Returns - Friday, August 28, 2026 Aug 28, 2026

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The news to know for Friday, August 28, 2026!

We'll have the latest on rescue efforts in Nepal and Tibet as a new threat could trigger another major flood.

Also, new backlash over President Trump's plan to lower beef prices — why ranchers and some Republicans say it could backfire.

Plus, what White House construction had to do with a recent close call in the air, why the new COVID-19 vaccines are causing confusion, and a march, a music festival, and the first matchups of college football season — all happening this weekend.

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Himalayan Ice Disaster, Meta's Landmark Settlement & NFL Players Backtrack - Thursday, August 27, 2026 Aug 27, 2026

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The news to know for Thursday, August 27, 2026!

We'll tell you about devastating flooding in South Asia, the search for missing people — including American tourists, and the massive ice avalanche that likely caused it all.

Also, how hackers apparently built a global network to target NASA, the Federal Reserve, critical infrastructure, and more.

Plus, what newly approved drug is expected to transform cancer care, how a multibillion-dollar settlement could pressure the entire social media industry to change, and why some NFL players are trying to go back to college.

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Dolly Parton's Legacy, Heat Breaks Records & NFL Health Study - Wednesday, August 26, 2026 Aug 26, 2026

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The news to know for Wednesday, August 26, 2026!

We'll share the tributes pouring in for country legend Dolly Parton, and how her family has requested fans honor her legacy.

Also, where Canada is targeting its latest tariffs as its trade war with the U.S. continues.

Plus, how long a record-breaking heat wave could last in the South, the shocking number of NFL players found to have had a brain disease, and the ways Americans are marking Women's Equality Day today.

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Mail-In Voting Rules, Mass Visa Revocations & Manhole Mystery - Tuesday, August 25, 2026 Aug 25, 2026

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The news to know for Tuesday, August 25, 2026!

We'll tell you about a new Supreme Court decision that could change how mail-in ballots are handled — just ahead of the midterms.

Also, how the trade war with Canada is escalating again.

And the Trump Administration's plan to take away the visas of as many as 200,000 people.

Plus, why police are investigating another bizarre manhole video in New York City, how to visit a National Park for free today, and the tennis legends returning to the court for some high-profile matches.

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U.S.-Canada Trade War, TikTok Settlement & Robot Olympics - Monday, August 24, 2026 Aug 24, 2026

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The news to know for Monday, August 24, 2026!

We'll tell you about the U.S. gearing up for both a trade war and new economic battles in a physical war, and how both could impact everyday Americans.

Also, where a new wildfire has forced tens of thousands of people out of their homes and what may have sparked it.

Plus, another break-in at an NFL star's home, one of the largest settlements over children's privacy, and highlights from the so-called Robot Olympics.

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Special Edition: 'Not In My Backyard' - Backlash Against AI Data Centers Aug 22, 2026

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Artificial intelligence may feel like something that lives on our phones or in chatbots, but behind it all is very real infrastructure being built across the country.

Nicol Turner Lee of the Brookings Institution explains why the data center boom is becoming a major issue for communities, from electricity and water use to noise, costs, jobs, and more.

Plus, why there could be potential benefits, too, but what communities should do to make sure they are not left with the consequences while big tech gets all the rewards.

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Terror Plot Stopped, Sailors Head Home & IndyCar's D.C. Takeover - Friday, August 21, 2026 Aug 21, 2026

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The news to know for Friday, August 21, 2026!

We'll tell you what's next for the thousands of sailors who have already broken the record for the longest stretch at sea.

Also, how the FBI stopped what could have been a horrific terror attack.

And where millions of Americans are bracing for more severe storms.

Plus, what Neutrogena had to say about its treatment of Hayden Panettiere after backlash, and why there could be some "carnage" after the first IndyCar race on the streets of the nation's capital.

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U.S. Debt Tops $40T, mRNA Cancer Vaccine & Prince Harry Moving Back - Thursday, August 20, 2026 Aug 20, 2026

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The news to know for Thursday, August 20, 2026!

We'll tell you how the U.S. national debt hit a record $40 trillion and what it could mean for everyday Americans.

Also, what we know about President Trump's pick to lead the FDA.

And about a new melanoma vaccine that could be on the market as soon as next year.

Plus, where some temperatures have broken all-time records, why some U.S. soldiers are being offered time off to play a video game, and how the NFL plans to expand overseas.

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Election Results, Fauci's Adviser Guilty & Pumpkin Spice Season - Wednesday, August 19, 2026 Aug 19, 2026

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The news to know for Wednesday, August 19, 2026!

We'll explain the latest election results that bring more democratic socialists and Trump-backed candidates into the November midterms.

And how one key race is poised to make history.

Also, a new confession from a former government health official, and why it puts more scrutiny on Dr. Fauci.

Plus, which top universities are at risk of losing more research funding, how a new version of ChatGPT is designed to help teenagers, and it's already that time of year — pumpkin spice season has arrived!

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Trump Threatens Oman, Vaccine Rates Drop & 'Dunesday' Preview - Tuesday, August 18, 2026 Aug 18, 2026

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The news to know for Tuesday, August 18, 2026!

We'll tell you about today's primaries and what they could tell us about the political landscape heading into the midterms.

Also, why President Trump is now threatening a key ally in the Middle East.

Plus, what new CDC data says about school children's vaccines, how Meta could be forced to completely rethink its platforms, and why some movie showings are already selling out months before they hit theaters.

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