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US - Aug 31, 2026 - US breaks weeks-long Iran strike lull by targeting Larak island; Tehran hits American bases in Middle East - In a sudden escalation, US forces targeted Iranian rocket launchers near Larak Island, disturbing an ongoing quiet period. Iran retaliated, showcasing missiles aimed at Jordan, where Jordanian forces successfully intercepted eight threats early Monday. Meanwhile, the US military noted Iranian efforts to deploy sea mines in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, contributing to a rise in oil prices as crude values surged after the military action.

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Grand Canyon flash flood leaves 15 missing, 62 evacuated; further storms feared

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Colorado has logged more than 7,000 bear sightings in 2026, topping its previous full-year record as hungry bears increasingly enter homes, shops and towns across the US West

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US - Aug 31, 2026 - A Phoenix concert promoter spent 50 years collecting music history; he is now selling more than 2,100 pieces to help feed cancer patients - Danny Zelisko is auctioning his remarkable collection of music memorabilia online, boasting over two thousand treasures amassed from five decades of live performances. The revenue from these sales will benefit The Joy Bus charity, which provides nourishing meals to homebound cancer patients, ensuring they receive essential nutrition and care during their tough treatments.

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He died at 23 after fighting in the Korean War; nearly 74 years later Willie Estrada's family is still pushing for him to receive the Medal of Honor

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Meet Marcus Klepacki, the 19-year-old Phoenix musician who learned to play an acoustic drum kit with one arm and is now debuting his own band

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Rare manatees are turning up along the Texas coast this summer; some are lingering in busy marinas for freshwater, prompting warnings to boaters

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Tropical Storm Karina strengthens into a hurricane in the Pacific, could be a major storm this week

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A Florida wife grew suspicious of her husband's phone call; deputies found him in a Lowe's parking lot about to buy $14,000 in gift cards

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Maine students and residents planted 12,000 dune-grass stalks after two 2024 storms washed away dunes; in 2026, volunteers returned with 20,000 more to rebuild the beach

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'Gift from Venezuela': Donald Trump says oil deal will help refill 'virtually emptied' US strategic reserve

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In 2005, a couple bought a 2,300-acre Napa ranch for $8 million; after a 17-year battle over plans for vineyards, the land was bought for $24 million and is becoming a public preserve

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Mississippi mayor opposes lowering flag for Dolly Parton, says honour should be reserved for 'truly extraordinary circumstances'

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A West Texas rancher rejected wind turbines twice before agreeing to 7 on his family ranch; the royalties now help pay for feed and workers and keep the operation running

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In 2021, Amazon shut down its US rooftop solar systems after six critical incidents across 47 North American solar sites; a later global audit found 259 major issues

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US mother pleads guilty to killing 11-month-old son to keep him from his father, says it was 'worth it'

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Wind turbine blades are built to survive decades and are difficult to recycle; an Iowa plant mechanically shreds them into fibres and powders for concrete, mortar and asphalt

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In 2013, Florida's Tortuga Music Festival began restoring dunes with sea oats; 13 years later, fans and volunteers have planted 33,000+ on Fort Lauderdale Beach

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Indian-origin US politician Anand Shah pleads guilty in illegal gambling case; earned $900,000, used it to fund campaign

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In the 1940s, Nevada's six-week divorce law turned a 1,627-acre ranch into a refuge for women seeking quick divorces; after 155 years in private hands, it is becoming the state's 28th park

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Trump wants 'Lake America'. Canada puts up a 24-foot sign saying otherwise

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He is turning 100, so his community wants to give him 100 birthday cards: Texas WWII veteran's remarkable century is being celebrated with a heartfelt tribute

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A New Mexico carver, Ross Ward, spent decades building Tinkertown from carved wood and 50,000 discarded bottles; the 22-room museum opened to visitors in 1983

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In 1948, retired Wisconsin lumberjack Fred Smith began shaping a concrete park by hand; by 1964, he had created 237 sculptures beside Highway 13

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In 1994, Arthur and Helen Chapman bought a former Black schoolhouse in Maryland; today, its original blackboard remains

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A Tulsa house from 'The Outsiders' was falling apart; Danny Boy O'Connor turned it into a museum

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In 1881, Judge Owen Denny shipped 60 Chinese pheasants to America because he liked their meat; the survivors helped establish a wild population in Oregon

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American startup raises $180 million to drill rock over 5km deep to build world's first superhot geothermal plant at 500 °C

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USS Abraham Lincoln sails past Singapore on way home after gruelling Middle East deployment

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A 55-year-old Missouri official reached the 13,804-foot summit of Wyoming's highest mountain and signed its register; he then disappeared for 5 days before rescuers found him alive and severely dehydrated

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Teenager accused of killing mother and brother allegedly used ChatGPT to create stories about murdering his family: What prosecutors found online before the double homicide

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A Milwaukee landlord found a peculiar print hanging in a vacant apartment; it turned out to be an original Picasso that had been missing for eight years

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US set to take control of major portion of Venezuelan oil wealth

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Police officer killed, another wounded in South Carolina park shooting; suspect dead

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Trump-Putin-Zelenskyy summit floated in secret Moscow talks: Report

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Picturesque Danish-style California town, once home to Dolly Parton, faces 31-Airstream resort plan; residents call 'trailer park' style 'completely inappropriate'

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FBI lowers hiring bar: Getting services from prostitutes, stealing from employer, bestiality not automatic deal-breakers

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In 1994, Hollywood Video's founder bought 32 Oregon acres for $1.25 million and began a 52,000-sq-ft mansion; nearly 30 years and 3 owners later, it is still unfinished and asking $4.7 million

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A private landowner has given up development rights on 145 acres beside Zion National Park; the land can no longer become hotels, condos or restaurants and will remain protected

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'Shiva saved us': Son of Indian-American couple recounts moment when his mother called after surviving deadly Nepal flood

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In 1997, a woman bought a condemned 1888 San Diego mansion for $188,500; after an 8-year restoration, it has 30-plus chandeliers, a secret bar, 'Titanic' movie-set columns and a $4.5 million asking price

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Quote of the day by Brock Lesnar: "Nobody likes to lose, and I'm a sore loser, especially when..." - why losing can hurt even more when you blame yourself

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US deports far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos back to UK after ICE detention

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In 2024, a 192,560 sq ft industrial project won approval on 22 acres beside New Jersey's Monmouth battlefield; two years later the state paid $15 million to preserve the former strawberry farm as part of the park

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Americans don't always want to move to coastal cities for tech jobs, leaving families: Indian-origin founder Apoorva Govind explains why companies have to hire H-1Bs

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From F1 visa to US citizenship: Indian-origin tech leader says high-skilled Indians have it harder than most but H-1B abuse should 100% stop

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As Lindsay Clancy jury deliberates, US mother found not guilty in deaths of 2 children

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'Resolve, harmony, dialogue': Images of RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat light up Times Square ahead of US event

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New plan to end employment authorization for some spouses of H-1B visa holders: '600,000+ jobs will open up in next 2-4 weeks'

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Trumpiana: Watch me go vroom, vroom!

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Hurricane Katrina forced New Orleans' Charity Hospital to close in 2005; 21 years later, the million-sq-ft building is being transformed into a $500 million medical research hub

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A Virginia farmer protected his land from development and persuaded his neighbours to follow; 25 years later, nearly 2,500 acres of private farms now form a wildlife corridor

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Ex-White House teleprompter operator fined $65,000 for betting on Trump speeches

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Quote of the day by Andrew Carnegie: "The man who dies thus rich dies..." - a powerful lesson on what the wealthy should do with their fortunes

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In 1999, a Virginia couple founded a nonprofit riding programme for people with disabilities; after it became a USEF Center of Excellence, their historic 43-acre farm is listed for $8.4 million to fund future services

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A Florida couple turned a former bank into America's first jellyfish museum with 21 tanks and around 20 species

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Trump admin seeks US Supreme Court nod for policy banning transgender from military service

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In 1954, aviation pioneer Glenn L. Martin donated over 2,500 acres of his Chesapeake Bay hunting preserve; today the refuge spans 4,548 acres and protects migratory birds

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