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Aug 16 (Reuters) - More than 180,000 utility customers remained without power across Hawaii on Sunday afternoon after Hurricane Lala brushed the Big Island before being downgraded to a tropical storm. Some 183,123 customers across Hawaii were without power as of 3:30 p.m. HST (0130 GMT), according to poweroutage.us.Outages in Oahu, the most populated island, had dropped from more than 220,000 to about 130,000 as of Sunday morning, state officials said during a press conference. State officials received reports of at least 100 homes damaged, Hawaii Governor Josh Green said on Sunday. At 2 p.m. HST (0000 GMT) Lala was moving west toward southwest Kauai County at about 20 mph (31 kph) with maximum sustained winds near 65 mph, just below the hurricane threshold of 73 mph, according to the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center. A tropical storm warning remained in effect for Kauai county, although those warnings for Maui and Oahu counties were discontinued earlier on Sunday, according to the hurricane center. The weather agency's projections indicate that if the storm remains on its expected path, it should be clear of Hawaii's islands by 8 a.m. HST (1800 GMT) Monday. Hawaiian Electric had warned customers on Saturday evening that repair efforts were being hampered as hurricane-force winds toppled trees and rain flooded roadways. Lala had battered parts of Hawaii with flash floods "like we've never seen," a state official said. State officials also urged residents to stay indoors after at least one person was reported dead in a car-related accident. "It's not a day to go to the beach," one official said during a press conference on Sunday morning. Video released by the Hawaii Department of Transportation showed flood waters overtaking roads. Two homes were swept away, according to the National Weather Service. About 117 people were in shelters as of Sunday morning, officials said. The Hawaii Department of Transportation said that all airports have been reopened, but state officials advised travelers to check with their airlines for updates.

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President Donald Trump hosted Ryder Williams, a 16-year-old lifeguard who saved a child off the coast of Santa Cruz, California, last month, at the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 17, 2026.

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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (AP) — A deadly stretch of unsettled weather is continuing Monday, with thunderstorms, heavy rain and flash flooding possible from the Midwest to the mid-Atlantic. The National Weather Service said repeated rounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms would continue for one more day before a cold front sweeps the weather pattern off the East Coast on Tuesday. In the meantime, much of West Virginia, southeast Ohio and northeast Kentucky are under a flood watch through Monday evening. In Indiana, days of storms have left at least seven people dead. Floodwaters receded Sunday but a county in east central Indiana remained under a flood warning Monday.

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President Donald Trump is scaling back joint exercises with South Korea as his war against Iran stretches the limits of the U.S. military. Trump cited his good relationship with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un. The USS George Washington is replacing the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East amid growing concerns about the crew's well-being aboard the long-deployed Lincoln. The move leaves the western Pacific without a key military asset as China shows more signs of aggression. And the BBC is seeking federal court help in getting documents and testimony from Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner and Donald Trump Jr. to defend against Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit.

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Polls Show Dem Favor Socialism Over Capitalism

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ETTRICK, Va. (AP) — Authorities are seeking additional people who fired weapons during a weekend shooting at Virginia State University that left five people wounded. A 19-year-old suspect remained in custody on Sunday. Investigators are trying to determine if others who fired weapons did so in self-defense or if they were aggressors. The shooting just after 1:30 a.m. Saturday came as students were getting ready for the new school year. The suspect is not a student but was found hiding in a dormitory closet Saturday afternoon. He faces four counts of malicious wounding and four counts of using a firearm during a felony. Only one of the victims is a student.

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WASHINGTON, Aug 17 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that Iran should surrender to end a war with the U.S. as talks between the countries remained stalled. "They should put up the white flag of surrender," Trump told a Fox News reporter during a phone interview. An interim deal agreed to in June declared an "immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts", but quickly unraveled, with Trump saying it was "over" on July 7 and Iran's foreign ministry declaring it "suspended" a week later. Under that memorandum of understanding, Iran and the U.S. committed to negotiating a final deal — covering broader issues such as the fate of Iran's nuclear programme — in a maximum of 60 days, extendable by mutual consent. Monday marks 60 days since the MOU was signed. Separately, Oman and Iran have been in talks to try to reach an agreement to restore commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, which carried 20% of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas supplies before the U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran began in late February. "If Oman gets in the way, we'll bomb the shit out of them," Trump told Fox. The dispute over control of the Strait of Hormuz has driven up fuel prices and put pressure on Trump to end a war that is unpopular at home ahead of the November midterm elections that will decide ?control of the U.S. Congress. Trump told Fox News that the midterms were not impacting his strategy on Iran. "Midterms have nothing to do with my thinking," he said. Earlier on Monday, Trump posted on his Truth Social platform: "The number one Goal is, and always will be, that Iran cannot have, in any way, shape, or form, a Nuclear Weapon," repeating one of his stated rationales for the war.

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Rich kid Luigi Mangione, stalked and assassinated UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson over back-pain claims he never even had with the company—then confessed in court—yet his lunatic fans still hail the murder as a “revolutionary protest.”

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From changing city demographics and elected officials who primarily communicate in languages other than English to growing religious accommodations and debates over citizenship, these developments raise a broader conservative question: How much cultural and demographic change can a nation absorb before the character of its communities begins to fundamentally change?

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Turning Point with Dr. David Jeremiah, August 23, 2026

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Real Life with Jack Hibbs, August 23, 2026

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In this discussion, the panel critiques the political strategies and public images of prominent Democrats, particularly focusing on their perceived lack of self-awareness and judgment. They discuss the cringe-worthy content produced by Gavin Newsom and Gretchen Whitmer, highlighting their lack of understanding of the public's anger over their actions during the COVID-19 lockdowns. The conversation also touches on Stacey Abrams' political maneuvers and her multi-million dollar grant from the Biden administration for climate change initiatives, despite her lack of relevant experience. Additionally, the panel scrutinizes John Ossoff's political positioning and his attempts to appear moderate despite his progressive voting record, suggesting that the media's portrayal of him as a moderate is misleading. The segment concludes with an analysis of the current state of the midterm elections and the need for Republicans to effectively communicate their economic ideas to counter Democratic narratives.

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At least seven people have died after days of heavy rain triggered historic flooding across Indiana, leaving widespread damage and forcing hundreds of residents from their homes. The victims range in age from 4 to 86, according to state officials. The flooding followed several days of severe storms that dumped more than 11 inches of rain in some areas and pushed rivers to record levels. The White River reached levels not seen in more than a century in parts of central Indiana. In Indianapolis, floodwaters peaked early Sunday before beginning to recede, allowing officials to reopen floodgates. Emergency crews used boats to rescue residents from flooded neighborhoods. Hundreds of homes have been affected across the state, while roads, bridges and other infrastructure sustained significant damage. President Donald Trump has approved federal emergency assistance for Indiana as recovery efforts get underway. Officials are warning residents to remain cautious when returning to flood-damaged areas, even as water levels continue to fall.

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The push to stop Americans from changing their clocks twice a year is gaining momentum on Capitol Hill, with President Donald Trump renewing his call for permanent daylight saving time. The House overwhelmingly passed legislation last month that would make daylight saving time permanent, ending the annual “spring forward” and “fall back” clock changes for most Americans. The measure passed 308-117 with bipartisan support. Trump renewed his support for the proposal over the weekend, calling on lawmakers to finish the job and arguing that permanent daylight saving time would provide longer, brighter evenings while eliminating the disruption and expense associated with changing clocks. The legislation now faces an uncertain future in the Senate, where Florida Republican Sen. Rick Scott is sponsoring a companion measure. The Senate previously approved permanent daylight saving time by unanimous consent in 2022, but that effort ultimately stalled in the House. Supporters argue permanent daylight saving time could provide more evening sunlight and eliminate the inconvenience of changing clocks. Critics, including some sleep and health experts, favor permanent standard time instead because it provides more morning light. Unless Congress acts before then, most Americans are still scheduled to turn their clocks back one hour on Nov. 1.

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The 60-day deadline for the United States and Iran to reach a permanent peace agreement has expired with the two sides still far apart on several major issues. The negotiating period was established under an interim agreement reached in June aimed at ending the conflict, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and beginning negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program. That framework has since largely broken down amid accusations of violations by both sides. Recent negotiations have focused heavily on the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global energy supplies that has been severely disrupted by Iranian attacks on commercial shipping. Iran has demanded significant concessions, while the Trump administration has rejected Tehran’s conditions and threatened additional economic pressure. Iran has separately reported progress in negotiations with Oman over a potential arrangement to reopen commercial shipping routes through the strait, but that would not resolve the broader dispute between Washington and Tehran. The two countries also remain divided over Iran’s nuclear program, with President Trump reiterating that preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon remains his top priority. With the deadline now expired and no permanent agreement in place, mediators are continuing efforts to revive negotiations as concerns remain that fighting could again intensify.

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Jared Kushner met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem Monday as the Trump administration works to move its stalled Gaza peace plan forward. The meeting followed rare talks Sunday in Cairo between Kushner and Hamas leader Khalil Al-Hayya. The two met for roughly two hours as U.S. officials and regional mediators sought progress on a new U.S.-backed 15-point road map for Gaza. The proposal calls for Hamas to surrender its weapons as Israeli forces gradually withdraw from Gaza. An international stabilization force would work alongside a new Palestinian police force to secure the territory. Hamas has agreed to the road map but says implementation depends on Israel meeting its commitments. Netanyahu has rejected the current proposal, saying Israeli forces will not withdraw until Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza are completely disarmed. Israeli troops currently control roughly 60% of the Gaza Strip. The negotiations come as the Trump administration pushes to preserve the ceasefire and move toward reconstruction and a new governing structure for Gaza.

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Opening statements are beginning Monday in the long-awaited murder trial over the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas. Duane “Keffe D” Davis, 63, is the first and only person ever charged in connection with Shakur’s killing. Davis has pleaded not guilty to murder with a deadly weapon with a gang enhancement and could face life in prison if convicted. Prosecutors allege Davis orchestrated the drive-by shooting in retaliation for a fight involving Shakur and Davis’ nephew, Orlando Anderson, hours earlier. They do not accuse Davis of firing the fatal shots but say he helped organize the attack. Davis’ own public statements and his 2019 memoir are expected to play a significant role in the prosecution’s case. His defense argues statements in the book were fictionalized to generate publicity and make money. Shakur was 25 when he was shot near the Las Vegas Strip on Sept. 7, 1996. He died six days later. Nearly three decades after his death, the case remains one of the most closely followed unsolved killings in music history.

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Actress Hayden Panettiere, best known for starring in the television series “Heroes” and “Nashville,” has died at the age of 36. Her father, Skip Panettiere, announced her death in a statement Sunday. No cause of death has been announced. Panettiere began her career as a child actor, appearing in commercials and soap operas before moving into film. Her credits included voicing Dot in “A Bug’s Life” and appearing in “Remember the Titans.” She rose to widespread fame as Claire Bennet, a cheerleader with regenerative powers, on NBC’s “Heroes.” She later starred as country singer Juliette Barnes on “Nashville,” earning two Golden Globe nominations for the role. Panettiere also appeared in the “Scream” franchise, returning as Kirby Reed in 2023’s “Scream VI.” She would have turned 37 on Friday.

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Authorities are searching for additional people who fired weapons during a weekend shooting at Virginia State University that left five people wounded. The shooting happened shortly after 1:30 a.m. Saturday near campus dormitories as students were preparing for the start of the new school year. Police arrested 19-year-old Camron Harris of Henrico, Virginia, after finding him hiding in a dormitory closet later Saturday. Harris, who is not a VSU student, faces four counts of malicious wounding and four counts of using a firearm during the commission of a felony. Investigators say multiple people fired weapons during the incident and are working to determine whether those individuals were aggressors or were acting in self-defense. The five victims range in age from 17 to 23. Only one of them is a Virginia State University student. Authorities say the investigation remains ongoing and additional charges are possible.

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In this segment, we delve into the legal developments surrounding Luigi Mangione, who has entered a guilty plea in federal court for murdering the CEO of United Healthcare, Brian Thompson. Our senior legal fellow, Hans Von Spakovsky, discusses the implications of Mangione's plea and the concurrent federal and state charges he faces. Spakovsky analyzes the complex legal landscape, including the potential for double jeopardy and the admissibility of Mangione's federal court statements in his state murder trial. Furthermore, the discussion touches on the disturbing phenomenon of young women idolizing Mangione, raising questions about societal and moral issues. This conversation provides critical insights into the intersection of criminal law, public perception, and the justice system.

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