Breaking News – Aug 20, 2026 – Evening

Breaking News · Thursday, August 20, 2026 · 9 PM

Breaking & developing

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

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Navy weighs renaming carrier to Trump from Black war hero…

The US Navy is working to rename an aircraft carrier under construction that was set to honor a Black sailor hailed for his heroic actions during the attack on Pearl Harbor, three sources familiar with internal discussions told CNN. The linked outlet may ask you to sign in after a few free articles.

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LEAVING USA BECAUSE OF TRUMP?

Leaving USA Because OF Trump? Coverage via dailystar.co.uk Open the source for the full report and latest updates.

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Nebraska district asks police to stop using electric shock gloves on students…

Omaha police agreed to stop carrying gloves that can deliver electric shocks in the halls of Nebraska's largest public school district. The linked outlet may ask you to sign in after a few free articles.

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Indiana residents endure a ninth day without power; 'Survival mode'..

Tens of thousands of people in northwest Indiana are entering a second week without power after a deadly storm toppled trees and power lines. The linked outlet may ask you to sign in after a few free articles.

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PAYBACK: DOJ seeks to question FBI officials tied to search of Mar-a-Lago…

By Andrew Goudsward WASHINGTON, Aug 20 (Reuters) – The U.S.

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STILL THE SPARE…

STILL THE SPARE. Coverage via thetimes.com. The linked outlet may require a paid subscription for the full story.

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NOONAN: Trump-era corruption affecting Americans as a people…

NOONAN: Trump-era corruption affecting Americans as a people. Coverage via wsj.com. The linked outlet may require a paid subscription for the full story.

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Four people lashed 100 times for adultery in Indonesia!

Four people lashed 100 times for adultery in Indonesia! Coverage via the-sun.com Open the source for the full report and latest updates.

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DID DON REALLY SAVE NATALIE'S LIFE?

DID DON Really SAVE Natalie's Life? Coverage via telegraph.co.uk. The linked outlet may require a paid subscription for the full story.

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Administration Trying to Crush California's Environmental Policies…

Administration Trying to Crush California's Environmental Policies. Coverage via nytimes.com. The linked outlet may require a paid subscription for the full story.

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