August 2026
REEL NEWS IN A RUSH: Top headlines in Friday’s NewsMinute video
Read more Toon in Friday Read more Trump administration starts building border wall project in Arizona over tribe’s objections Read more Trump used to say he saw a quick end to his Iran war, but 6 months later he claims he’s in no hurry
Toon in Friday
Read more Trump administration starts building border wall project in Arizona over tribe’s objections Read more Trump used to say he saw a quick end to his Iran war, but 6 months later he claims he’s in no hurry Read more Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo spreads to 2 new health zones with a total […]
Trump administration starts building border wall project in Arizona over tribe’s objections
PHOENIX | The Trump administration has begun work on a project to build a stretch of border wall in southern Arizona along part of a Native American tribe’s reservation, pushing ahead with one of its signature projects despite protests from the tribe. U.S. Customs and Border Protection says the area is a dangerous smuggling route […]
Trump used to say he saw a quick end to his Iran war, but 6 months later he claims he’s in no hurry
WASHINGTON | President Donald Trump arrives at an awkward moment for his presidency on Friday as the U.S.-Israel war against Iran reaches the six-month mark, a notable milestone for a conflict that the Republican leader repeatedly assured Americans would be a “little excursion” lasting a matter of weeks. The war isn’t over, though Trump claims […]
Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo spreads to 2 new health zones with a total of 60 areas now affected
BUNIA, Congo | The fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history has spread to two new health zones in eastern Congo, with a total of 60 now affected, according to the latest government figures published on Friday. The two new zones affected are Biena and Manguredjipa in Congo’s North Kivu province, where the case fatality rate is […]
Judge dismisses Colorado lawsuit over transgender athlete policies
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. DENVER | A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by several Colorado school districts and charter schools over policies related to transgender student athletes. Senior U.S. District Court Judge John Kane ruled this week that the districts and schools don’t have standing to sue the state, in […]
SENTINEL MUSE: Aurora Pride festival leads a busy weekend of shows, fun and events
Aurora Pride 2026 at Winged Melody Park Aurora Pride returns as a large-scale celebration of LGBTQ+ culture, identity and community, with the 2026 festival moving to Winged Melody Park at The Aurora Highlands. The free, all-ages event brings together live music, drag performers, DJs, artists, craft vendors, food and family activities. Aurora Pride is partnering […]
Aurora prep sports scoreboard, 8.27.26
The Aurora prep sports scoreboard for Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, includes results and highlights for Aurora area teams in football, softball, boys soccer, girls volleyball and girls flag football.
Colorado governor debate debut sees Phil Weiser battle Greg Lopez without Victor Marx
This story was first published at Colorado Newsline. COLORADO SPRINGS | Democratic Attorney General Phil Weiser kicked off debate season Thursday night without his main opponent in the race for Colorado governor, Republican Victor Marx, facing off instead against independent candidate Greg Lopez at an event in Colorado Springs. In his first debate appearance since […]
Aurora prep sports scoreboard, 8.26.26
The Aurora prep sports scoreboard for Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, includes results and highlights for Aurora area teams in girls volleyball and boys golf.