August 2026
Democrats aim to flip all four Republican Colorado congressional seats
This story was first published at Colorado Newsline. DENVER | The campaign arm for Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives wants to flip all of Colorado’s Republican-held seats in 2026. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, or DCCC, announced Wednesday that it added Colorado’s 3rd and 4th congressional districts to its list of “districts in play.” That […]
Aurora police seek public’s help in identifying vehicle in fatal July 27 hit-and-run bike crash
AURORA | Aurora police are asking for the community’s help to identify the car and driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run that killed a cyclist. Police shared traffic camera photos of a 2015-2019 white Subaru Outback they believe was involved in the July 27 crash and asked residents to help identify it. Police said a […]
US suspends avocado inspections in Mexican state of Michoacan due to threat
MEXICO CITY | The United States announced Wednesday that it had suspended all government operations in the Mexican state of Michoacan because of a “threat to U.S. interests,” including a halt to the inspections of avocados required for their export. While the U.S. Embassy did not specify the nature of the threat in its security […]
Iran and the US say a Strait of Hormuz deal is close, but one or both would have to back down
CAIRO | Iran said Wednesday it is in the “final stage” of drafting an agreement with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz, and U.S. President Donald Trump has said a deal could be announced this week. That could potentially reopen the critical waterway, ease pressure on the world economy and help bring an end to […]
Iran war renews concerns about the lasting toll of traumatic brain injuries to US troops
WASHINGTON | When Joe Shearer was a Marine fighting in Iraq, a blast from an enemy mortar round knocked him down and made him vomit. He got up and kept going despite a searing headache. When a roadside bomb struck his Humvee convoy months later, the explosion’s shock wave swept through his body before headaches […]
Judge criticizes the Justice Department as he dismisses Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy case
WASHINGTON | A federal judge decried efforts to rewrite the history of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol as he reluctantly dismissed the seditious conspiracy case against members of the far-right Oath Keepers extremist group at the Trump administration’s request. The move Tuesday closes the book on the Jan. 6 cases that were […]
Space for music on late-night TV has dwindled. New media seeks to offer an alternative
NEW YORK | When CBS ended “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” earlier this year, it also shuttered the program’s robust music offerings — a major blow for artists whose television platform was already dwindling. Performing on late-night has historically been a unique avenue for musicians hoping to access new audiences — think of a […]
Home where astronaut Neil Armstrong’s boyhood dreams of flying took off is for sale
WAPAKONETA, Ohio | Inside Neil Armstrong’s boyhood home, at the top of a creaky stairway, sits his bedroom where he launched model airplanes out of the rear window to measure how far they’d fly. Hanging in the room now are autographed photos of astronauts who’ve visited the privately kept house to see where Armstrong’s first […]
The best SUVs for towing in 2026, according to Edmunds
Choosing the best new SUV for your needs can be difficult, especially if you plan on using it for towing. A vehicle’s maximum tow rating is an important consideration, but it only tells part of the story. The best towing SUVs combine stable handling, strong braking, and enough power to keep you moving on hills […]
New York Film Festival unveils lineup to main slate. James Gray opens and Ava DuVernay closes
NEW YORK | The New York Film Festival has unveiled the main slate of films to its 64th edition, including works from James Gray, Ava DuVernay and Tony Gilroy. Organizers for Film at Lincoln Center on Wednesday announced the 32 films selected for its prestigious main slate lineup, all of which will play at the […]