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US top Middle East commander visits deployed aircraft carrier and other Mideast news AP News

The Associ...August 16, 2026

Adm. Brad Cooper, the top U.S. military commander in the Middle East, has visited the USS Lincoln in the Arabian Sea. The aircraft carrier has been deployed for over 240…

At least one killed as Hurricane Lala slams Hawaiian Islands with violent flash flooding sweeping…

August 16, 2026

Hurricane Lala continues its path northwest past the Hawaiian Islands as a Category 1 hurricane, unleashing a rare and dangerous impact on the state as it continues its track northwest…

Joshua Bez first player to homer in first 3 atbats in the majors leads Cardinals…

August 15, 2026

Joshua Báez became the first player to hit three home runs in his first three at-bats in the major leagues, leading the St. Louis Cardinals to an 8-4 victory over…

Texas GOP lawmaker predicts fallout for his party over Big Bend border work KXAN Austin

Will DuPre...August 15, 2026

A bipartisan group of Texas lawmakers sent a letter this week to Gov. Greg Abbott asking for his help in stopping the Trump administration from moving forward with border construction…

Leavitt and OcasioCortez spark conversation on challenges of family and career BBC

August 15, 2026

The BBC spoke to working mothers about the challenges of a high-pressure career and making time for family.

New record SpaceX launches 2 Falcon 9 rockets just 38 minutes apart spacecom

Mike WallAugust 16, 2026

The two rockets lifted off from opposite coasts on Saturday evening (Aug. 15).

US pulls last aircraft carrier in Asia as Trump focuses on Iran and the Western…

Ben Finley...August 16, 2026

President Donald Trump’s war against Iran is stretching the limits of the nation’s aircraft carriers and leaving the western Pacific without one of the key American warships. The USS George…

BREAKING Disneyland Tomorrowland Complete Overhaul Fans Have Been Waiting For Just Announced mickeyvisitcom

Blake Tayl...August 16, 2026

Disney is transforming an opening day section of Disneyland, a project that fans have been anticipating for years.

Pallister hands Ledecky her first international 800 free loss ESPN

August 16, 2026

Lani Pallister of Australia stunned Katie Ledecky with her first international loss in the 800-meter freestyle at the Pan Pacific Championships.