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Indiana flooding kills at least six as rivers crest

August 16, 2026 |

At least six people have died after days of storms and flooding in Indiana, where rivers crested, homes were evacuated and nearly 130,000 utility customers remained without power Sunday. Federal disaster assistance has been approved as forecasters warned of more heavy rain.

Lala weakens but floods and outages batter Hawaii

August 16, 2026 |

Lala weakened to a tropical storm after passing south of Hawaii, but heavy rain, surf and strong winds continued to threaten the islands. Officials reported one death, roof damage, widespread power outages and a search-and-rescue operation after homes were swept from foundations.

Michigan teen survives shooting rampage and calls 911

August 16, 2026 |

Crime and US

A 13-year-old girl shot four times during a rampage in rural Michigan called 911 herself, authorities and her family said. Police say suspected gunman Chad Hickman killed five people before he was found dead near one of the victims.

The Supreme Court rejected Donald Trump’s bid to end birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S. to undocumented or temporary-status parents. Trump urged Congress to pursue restrictions despite major legal and political obstacles.

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Kushner meets Hamas leaders on Gaza road map

August 16, 2026 |

Politics and World

Jared Kushner met Hamas leaders in Egypt to discuss a U.S.-backed Gaza road map calling for Hamas disarmament, Israeli withdrawals and new governance for the territory. The talks come before Kushner’s expected meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has rejected the plan until Hamas is fully disarmed.

Kushner meets Hamas leaders to advance Gaza plan

August 16, 2026 |

Politics and World

Jared Kushner met Hamas leaders in Egypt in a rare effort to advance Trump’s Gaza plan, which calls for Hamas disarmament, Israeli withdrawal and civilian Palestinian administration. Israel has rejected the plan, saying no withdrawal will occur until Hamas is disarmed.

Belgium battles largest wildfire as villages evacuate

August 16, 2026 |

World

Belgium’s largest wildfire in recent history has burned through the Hautes Fagnes nature reserve near the German border, prompting evacuations and an international firefighting response. Officials said no homes had been affected as of Sunday, but difficult terrain, heat and smoke continued to hamper crews.

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