Month: August 2026

Sen. Marsha Blackburn wins the Republican primary for governor of TennesseeBlackburn, a longtime Trump ally, defeated Rep. John Rose for the nomination, NBC News projects, after the president decided not to endorse in the race.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Marsha Blackburn wins GOP primary for Tennessee governor, NBC News projects01:04Get more newsLiveonAug. 6,…

Rep. Andy Ogles loses his Republican primary in TennesseeOgles lost despite having President Donald Trump’s endorsement, NBC News projects. Former state Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher will be the GOP nominee.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Rep. Andy Ogles walks through the U.S. Capitol on Feb. 3.Heather Diehl / Getty Images fileAug. 6, 2026, 10:04…

Illinois teen in clown outfit charged with murder of 78-year-old manThe state’s attorney is seeking to prosecute the teen as an adult in the death of John Wesley Allen, according to a court filing.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Aug. 6, 2026, 9:46 PM EDT / Updated Aug. 6, 2026, 9:48 PM EDTBy David…

Meta ordered to pay $567M to address kids’ mental health onlineThe new penalty is in addition to the $375 million in civil penalties that jurors ordered against Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, in March.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00The Meta headquarters in Menlo Park, Calif., in April.Benjamin Fanjoy / Bloomberg…