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Bright Angel Creek near the Phantom Ranger Station in the Grand Canyon, Arizona.
North America
‘Heaven help us’: One dead and 15 missing after flash flood in Grand Canyon—with more flooding forecast
By The Associated Press, Jamie Stengle and Ty O'NeilAugust 31, 2026
Photo of Japan's defense minister
Asia
Japan doubled defense spending to counter China. Now it wants AI, underwater attack drones and government-owned weapons factories
By The Associated Press and Mari YamaguchiAugust 31, 2026
Warner Bros. axed ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ three years ago to take a tax write off. But it’s finally in theaters after a public outcry—and a box office hit
Arts & Entertainment
Warner Bros. axed ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ three years ago to take a tax write off. But it’s finally in theaters after a public outcry—and a box office hit
By Jake Coyle and The Associated PressAugust 30, 2026
Battle for Hormuz: U.S. forces take first military action against Iran in a month, striking rocket launchers being used to deploy sea mines
Politics
Battle for Hormuz: U.S. forces take first military action against Iran in a month, striking rocket launchers being used to deploy sea mines
By Konstantin Toropin, Cara Anna, Ben Finley and The Associated PressAugust 30, 2026
‘I think they’re doing it to cling to power’ — Venezuelans bash their government’s deal handing over vast oil reserves to the U.S.
Energy
‘I think they’re doing it to cling to power’ — Venezuelans bash their government’s deal handing over vast oil reserves to the U.S.
By Collin Binkley, Juan Arraez and The Associated PressAugust 30, 2026
SpaceX launches NASA’s newest crown-jewel telescope, which will look for ‘the weird, the rare and the unusual’ — including dark matter and energy
Innovation
SpaceX launches NASA’s newest crown-jewel telescope, which will look for ‘the weird, the rare and the unusual’ — including dark matter and energy
By Marcia Dunn and The Associated PressAugust 30, 2026
This baby boomer vs. Gen X Senate race emerges as key test of generational change in U.S. politics and what age is too old for Congress
Politics
This baby boomer vs. Gen X Senate race emerges as key test of generational change in U.S. politics and what age is too old for Congress
By Leah Willingham and The Associated PressAugust 30, 2026
Olivia Rodrigo and philanthropist Melinda French Gates raise $20 million for women’s well-being with a benefit show recalling ’90s feminist push
Arts & Entertainment
Olivia Rodrigo and philanthropist Melinda French Gates raise $20 million for women’s well-being with a benefit show recalling ’90s feminist push
By James Pollard and The Associated PressAugust 30, 2026
Six months into the Iran war, the global economy has pulled off a ‘Mission Impossible’ scene, and the Trump family is among the winners
Economy
Six months into the Iran war, the global economy has pulled off a ‘Mission Impossible’ scene, and the Trump family is among the winners
By Matt Sedensky and The Associated PressAugust 30, 2026
Trump mistook it repeatedly while speaking about his designs on Greenland, but voters in Iceland reject a proposal to restart talks to join the EU
Politics
Trump mistook it repeatedly while speaking about his designs on Greenland, but voters in Iceland reject a proposal to restart talks to join the EU
By Kwiyeon Ha, Brian Melley and The Associated PressAugust 30, 2026
The mayor of this desert city likens the U.S. West’s water crisis to planning for a meteor. ‘You can see it coming, but you can’t get out of the way’
Environment
The mayor of this desert city likens the U.S. West’s water crisis to planning for a meteor. ‘You can see it coming, but you can’t get out of the way’
By Wufei Yu, Dorany Pineda and The Associated PressAugust 29, 2026
With ‘virtual speed bumps,’ these cities have reduced crashes by rewarding slower drivers with fewer red lights
North America
With ‘virtual speed bumps,’ these cities have reduced crashes by rewarding slower drivers with fewer red lights
By Jeff McMurray and The Associated PressAugust 29, 2026
Europe’s summer drought is so extreme that desertification is a growing threat
Environment
Europe’s summer drought is so extreme that desertification is a growing threat
By Marko Drobnjakovic, Jovana Gec and The Associated PressAugust 29, 2026
The Earth is sizzling, but ‘climate hushing’ is hot right now among Democrats. ‘People are increasingly freaked out about other issues’
Environment
The Earth is sizzling, but ‘climate hushing’ is hot right now among Democrats. ‘People are increasingly freaked out about other issues’
By Nicholas Riccardi, Jennifer McDermott, Leah Willingham and The Associated PressAugust 29, 2026
Trump cannot deport students for criticizing Israel, judge rules, saying speech and press freedoms are ‘foundational to America’s enduring democracy’
Law
Trump cannot deport students for criticizing Israel, judge rules, saying speech and press freedoms are ‘foundational to America’s enduring democracy’
By The Associated PressAugust 29, 2026
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