Breaking News — Aug 12, 2026 · Afternoon

Breaking News · Wednesday, August 12, 2026 · 2 PM

Breaking & developing

5 new stories since the last update. Short summaries — full reporting at the source.

#1 · Fox News

Illegal immigrant charged with brutal slaying one day after California judge released him

A California judge released Marcos Iriarte-Valdez on his own recognizance one day before he allegedly stabbed 68-year-old Todd Stewart in Martinez.

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#2 · Fox News

Colorado football opens practice to fans and reporters, but treats it like a classified Pentagon briefing

Deion Sanders opened Colorado football practice to fans but banned all phones, cameras, notepads, and any reporting of what was observed on field.

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#3 · OANN

Democrat David Crowley to face Trump-backed nominee Tom Tiffany after defeating far-left Francesca Hong in Wis. gubernatorial primary

In an unexpected twist, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley has won the Wisconsin Democrat gubernatorial primary over Wisconsin State Assembly member Francesca Hong. The Democrat will now face Republican nominee Representative Tom Tiffany, who is backed by President…

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#4 · OANN

South Korea accelerates phase-out ahead of 2027 dog meat ban, as over 80% of dog meat farms now closed

South Korea is reportedly accelerating efforts to completely phase out the dog meat trade ahead of next year's full legal ban. The crackdown builds on a historic vote by the National Assembly that formally outlawed the breeding, slaughter and sale of dogs for human consumption.

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#5 · NPR News WIRE

Has the U.S. lost its dominance to China?

Beijing may be benefiting from the war in Iran and Trump's tariffs and has an edge in the competition for tech supremacy. The New Yorker 's Evan Osnos discusses his story "The Future, Made in China."

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