Nation & World

Treasury Secretary Bessent doubles US long-bond buybacks in the face of surging yields

Treasury Secretary Bessent doubles US long-bond buybacks in the face of surging yields

Updated August 19, 2026 at 6:39 PM

Illinois could break all-time tornado record this year

Illinois could break all-time tornado record this year

Updated August 19, 2026 at 6:35 PM

Lunar eclipse to be visible across North America weeks after solar event

Lunar eclipse to be visible across North America weeks after solar event

Updated August 19, 2026 at 6:33 PM

In China, rocket launches fuel tourism and space-age dreams

In China, rocket launches fuel tourism and space-age dreams

Updated August 19, 2026 at 6:29 PM

Attacks on aid workers hit record high in 2025, UN says

Attacks on aid workers hit record high in 2025, UN says

Updated August 19, 2026 at 6:17 PM

Here are my top 3 new cars of 2026 so far after testing 10 models

Here are my top 3 new cars of 2026 so far after testing 10 models

Updated August 19, 2026 at 6:13 PM

US set to cut tariffs on Canada metals, autos in trade deal

US set to cut tariffs on Canada metals, autos in trade deal

Updated August 19, 2026 at 5:54 PM

Amid controversy, California officials release long-awaited Delta water plan

Amid controversy, California officials release long-awaited Delta water plan

Updated August 19, 2026 at 5:41 PM

In Orlando, DeSantis criticizes Nixon and Mills, calls Caruso case a ‘gut punch'

In Orlando, DeSantis criticizes Nixon and Mills, calls Caruso case a ‘gut punch'

Updated August 19, 2026 at 5:41 PM

‘Political earthquake' in Western Pennsylvania as Democrats flip deep-red district in special election

‘Political earthquake' in Western Pennsylvania as Democrats flip deep-red district in special election

Updated August 19, 2026 at 5:38 PM

Goodbye, Montecito. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly moving to UK

Goodbye, Montecito. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly moving to UK

Updated August 19, 2026 at 5:35 PM

US tells schools not to alter discipline policies to reduce racial disparities

US tells schools not to alter discipline policies to reduce racial disparities

Updated August 19, 2026 at 5:27 PM

Bodies discovered in Swiss Alps as melting glaciers reveal remains

Updated August 19, 2026 at 5:24 PM

Japan exports rise 23.2% year/year in July

Japan exports rise 23.2% year/year in July

Updated August 19, 2026 at 5:11 PM

Underwater data center proposed for Alaska's Cook Inlet by East Coast company

Underwater data center proposed for Alaska's Cook Inlet by East Coast company

Updated August 19, 2026 at 5:11 PM

News briefs

August 19, 2026 at 5:04 PM

Maryland counties struggle to fund EMTs, more as state shifts costs to locals

Maryland counties struggle to fund EMTs, more as state shifts costs to locals

Updated August 19, 2026 at 4:56 PM

Illinois Democrats tout party dominance at State Fair but it's clouded by harassment scandal and fraud case

Illinois Democrats tout party dominance at State Fair but it's clouded by harassment scandal and fraud case

Updated August 19, 2026 at 4:56 PM

Benson picks Michigan Senate leader for her running mate

Benson picks Michigan Senate leader for her running mate

Updated August 19, 2026 at 4:38 PM

Clinton turns 80. Here's the living presidents club

Updated August 19, 2026 at 4:36 PM

2 cyclists killed, 7 injured after team struck by vehicle in Tennessee

Updated August 19, 2026 at 4:36 PM

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