Day: August 16, 2026

Bonnie Tyler fans line the streets of a Welsh village as her coffin is brought homeHundreds of fans gathered in the Welsh village of Mumbles to pay tribute to the “Total Eclipse of the Heart” singer, who died last month at 75.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Hundreds of fans gathered as the coffin…

Democrats officially set their 2028 primary calendar, with South Carolina going firstThe Democratic National Committee passed the party’s calendar Saturday.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin in Austin, Texas, on Thursday.Joel Angel Juarez / APAug. 15, 2026, 2:25 PM EDT / Updated Aug. 15, 2026, 2:55 PM EDTBy Natasha…

Lala strengthens into a hurricane and bears down on Hawaii’s Big Island with heavy rainForecasters warn of life-threatening flooding, mudslides and damaging winds, with up to 25 inches of rain possible at higher elevations.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Hawaii braces for impact from Lala02:14Get more newsLiveonAug. 15, 2026, 10:02 AM EDT / Updated…

Iran rejects ‘delusions’ after Trump says he wants the Strait of Hormuz to be a U.S. territory“As long as you do not accept the reality of defeat and stop indulging in delusions, Iran will continue to enforce the blockade,” Iran’s deputy foreign minister said.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Iran urges U.S. to ‘accept…

13-year-old survivor of Michigan rampage called 911 to report she’d been shotFive victims were killed and the suspected gunman, Chad Hickman, 39, was also found dead Friday.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:005 killed in deadly Michigan shooting spree01:35Get more newsLiveonAug. 15, 2026, 3:57 PM EDTBy Phil Helsel, Valerie Castro and Marin ScottA 13-year-old…

Man charged with operating boat under the influence in crash that killed 2 kidsStephen Schneider, 63, surrendered Friday on charges in connection with the July incident in New Jersey that killed two children, 7 and 9.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Aug. 15, 2026, 5:14 PM EDTBy Phil HelselA New Jersey man surrendered to…

After Trump’s DEI cuts, communities struggle to fix problems with raw sewage, air pollution and erosion Projects ranging from air monitoring in Georgia to installing indoor plumbing in an Alaskan village to providing septic tanks in Alabama have collapsed, leaving residents in the lurch.Listen to this article00:0000:00Cheryl Middleton, a resident of rural Lowndes County in…

‘That was a mistake’: A year after 3-year-old’s drowning, Emilie Kiser apologizes for letting 16-month-old skip life jacketThe influencer posted a lengthy message on TikTok addressing a recent photo of their 16-month-old on a boat without a life vest.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Emilie Kiser.@emiliekiser via TikTokAug. 15, 2026, 10:58 AM EDT /…

Five shot outside dorms at Virginia State University days before classes beginThe five victims were transported to hospitals, and one initially listed as having life-threatening injuries has been upgraded to critical condition, county police said.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00The shooting happened in the area of the Quad Annexes, Virginia State University police…