⚡ News Roundup: 239 Stories from 19 Outlets — Past 3h (as of 6:00 PM ET, Aug 18)

Theater Chains Back Paramount-Warner Deal That States Say Will Hurt Them — New York Times, 5:59 PM ET America’s three largest movie theater companies have lined up behind David Ellison’s $111 billion merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery.

How ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,’ ‘Fallout’ and ‘Spider-Noir’ Production Designers Built Out Their Worlds While Honoring the Source Material — Variety, 5:57 PM ET This year, an unprecedented number of genre and fantasy shows broke into the Emmys race, including “Widow’s Bay,” “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,” “It: Welcome to Derry,” “Fallout,” “Spider-Noir” an…

Williams scores in Warrington's victory at Hull KR — BBC Sport, 5:55 PM ET Captain George Williams scores one of Warrington's six tries in their Super League victory against reigning champions Hull KR.

Jon Ossoff blasts ‘draft-dodging, crook president’ in latest war of words with Trump – US politics live — The Guardian, 5:54 PM ET The Democratic senator, who is currently running for re-election in Georgia, says Trump ‘has plunged our nation recklessly into a war he knows not how to end or to win’Sign up for the US Breaking New…

Liberia Agrees to Take 1,200 Deportees From U.S. — New York Times, 5:54 PM ET The arrangement is one of the largest known deals that the Trump administration has struck to expel migrants who cannot be sent back to their home countries.

Sanders to introduce bill to end Social Security garnishment for student loan debt — The Hill, 5:54 PM ET Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) announced Monday he will introduce legislation seeking to prevent the federal government from garnishing Social Security benefits for seniors with unpaid student loan paym…

HS Football | A closer look at Bloom-Carroll, Fairfield Union. Liberty Union — Yahoo Sports, 5:54 PM ET Bloom-Carroll, Fairfield Union, and Liberty Union prepare for the upcoming high school football season.

Theater Chains Back Paramount-Warner Deal That States Say Will Hurt Them — 5:59 PM ET America’s three largest movie theater companies have lined up behind David Ellison’s $111 billion merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery.

Liberia Agrees to Take 1,200 Deportees From U.S. — 5:54 PM ET The arrangement is one of the largest known deals that the Trump administration has struck to expel migrants who cannot be sent back to their home countries.

ICE Bars Its Workers From Wearing Meta’s Smart Glasses on the Job — 5:53 PM ET The agency joins a growing number of workplaces and groups to ban Meta’s devices, which have spurred privacy concerns.

Hurricane Lala Destroyed a Hawaii Cemetery, Setting Off a Hunt for the Dead — 5:49 PM ET In the hamlet of Naalehu, the floods of Hurricane Lala opened graves. One mother sought desperately for her son.

Apple Removes Some Fees for App Developers in European Union — 5:47 PM ET The move followed a long battle with regulators over the company’s tight controls of its App Store.

Bond Sell-Off Sends Borrowing Costs to Highest Level Since 2007 — 5:44 PM ET Yields on the 30-year U.S. Treasury and government bonds across the world rose to multiyear highs as investors fret about inflation, deficits and A.I. spending.

How NASA Engineers Are Keeping the Voyagers Alive — 5:42 PM ET A reworking of the spacecraft’s power systems could extend the nearly 50-year-old Voyagers’ exploration of interstellar space into the early 2030s.

In a Big Pivot, Seat-Back Screens Are Returning at American Airlines — 5:34 PM ET In an announcement on Tuesday, the carrier promised screens at every seat in its narrow-body fleet, along with an expansion of its premium seating.

Trump Officials Ignored Their Own University Investigations, Lawyer Says — 5:29 PM ET A former Justice Department lawyer says Trump administration leaders ignored findings that elite schools, including Brown and Columbia, hadn’t broken the law as they pressed them into deals.

University of Michigan Names President After Prior Pick Faced Brain Cancer — 5:26 PM ET The university chose a Vanderbilt academic, Cybele Raver, after a previous candidate for the role had to step down because of a brain cancer diagnosis.

Court Blocks Road Through Izembek National Wildlife Refuge — 5:17 PM ET A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration broke the law when it approved a deal to allow a road through the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge.

Israel Strikes Air Base in Syria, Drawing Ire From the U.S. — 5:16 PM ET The attack was the latest in a series of Israeli military interventions in Syria over the past two years.

Penn State Fraternity Members Are Charged in Cocaine Trafficking Case — 5:13 PM ET More than a dozen current and former students from two fraternities were part of an operation that involved packaging drugs at fraternity houses, the authorities said.

Deadly Israeli Strike on Gaza Raises Doubts About Trump Peace Plan — 5:13 PM ET A day after President Trump’s envoy, Jared Kushner, visited Israel to advance a stalled plan for demilitarizing and rebuilding Gaza, the Israeli military said it targeted Hamas commanders.

Frank Beard, Beardless Drummer for ZZ Top, Dies at 77 — 5:12 PM ET The only member of the Texas power trio without a beard, he propelled the band’s blend of boogie, Southern rock and blues for more than a half-century.

Florida was one front in a redistricting war won by the G.O.P. — 5:03 PM ET

Forty First Dates and Still Searching — 5:00 PM ET As he looks for The One, Joseph Pascaretta is investing in pricey matchmaking services. Will it help him find love?

Here’s the latest. — 5:00 PM ET Voters in Alaska, Wyoming and Florida are nominating candidates for governor and the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, and a California district will move one step closer to finding a replacement for its disgr…

Yes, Woke 1.0 Was Crazy. Now Where’s the Accountability? — 5:00 PM ET The damage was real and long-lasting.

Erin Patterson, Woman Convicted in Australia’s Mushroom Murder Case, Appeals — 5:00 PM ET An Australian woman, Erin Patterson, was found guilty of murdering three of her husband’s relatives and trying to kill a fourth by serving them deadly mushrooms.

A Mother’s Quest to Rescue Her Son From Russian-Occupied Ukraine — 4:55 PM ET They made a risky bid to reunite after three years of separation, illness and deprivation — the kind of ordeal suffered by many thousands of families torn apart by the war in eastern Ukraine.

Trump’s Ballroom Is Rising at Breakneck Speed: 20 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week — 4:47 PM ET Although the fate of the ballroom is tied up in court, the Trump administration argues that the project is too far along to be stopped now.

Polling Firm Released Fake Data in Hong and Bass Races as a ‘Social Experiment’ — 4:40 PM ET Median Strategies revealed that recent polls from the firm were intended to expose how easily false results can be spread.

The Tragic Story of Jason Arday — 4:34 PM ET The Cambridge professor, found dead last week, was at the center of a firestorm about race and hiring. We talk to the reporter covering the story.

It’s Crunchtime Again for Canada to Avoid Trump’s New Tariffs — 4:24 PM ET Canada is seeking a deal to dodge further economic pain at the hands of the Trump administration on midnight Tuesday. But at what cost?

Florida’s Polling Picture Is Limited Other Than One Key Race — 4:14 PM ET Representative Byron Donalds had a wide lead in polls of the race for the Republican nomination for governor. Polling was sparse in every other statewide contest.

2 Workers Die After Explosions and Fire at Ohio Recycling Plant — 4:06 PM ET Chemical tanks had ruptured during the incident but officials said there was no immediate threat to the Toledo area.

Outshine Frozen Fruit Bars Recalled Over Glass Contamination Concern — 3:55 PM ET The parent company, Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, voluntarily recalled five flavors nationwide. No injuries linked to the recalled products have been reported.

Searching for Answers From the Man Accused of Sabotaging Alaska’s Senate Race — 3:54 PM ET Dan Sullivan, a retired schoolteacher from tiny Petersburg, Alaska, shares a name with the incumbent senator he hopes to defeat. Is he a spoiler trying to divide the Republican vote? We traveled to A…

ABC Sues Trump Administration Over F.C.C. Threat to Its TV Licenses — 3:49 PM ET The network asked a court to stop the agency from taking steps that could force ABC stations off the air and accused the F.C.C. of violating its First Amendment rights.

A Missile Alert Half a World Away Interrupts Court Hearing at Guantánamo — 3:34 PM ET A possible expert witness was hurried off a video feed after an emergency alert in Dubai, near the Strait of Hormuz, a flashpoint in the U.S.-Iran war.

A Rescue Mission in Remote Colombia — 3:33 PM ET Our photographer Federico Rios joined aid flights in Chocó to document earthquake rescue efforts in remote communities.

Hayden Panettiere Grew Up in Front of the Camera. It Took a Toll. — 3:22 PM ET The “Heroes” and “Nashville” star, who died Sunday at 36, endured personal struggles that were compounded by her public profile.

Judge Rules Trump Administration Can’t Scrap F.B.I. Move to Maryland — 3:15 PM ET The ruling is almost certainly not the end of the lengthy fight over the F.B.I.’s future headquarters, which has lasted for years.

Judge Allows Limited Testing in Trump Plan to Paint Eisenhower Building White — 3:12 PM ET A federal judge ruled that initial preparatory steps, including testing out paints on the building’s gray granite exterior, could proceed for now.

Trump Fired His Inspectors General. Their Replacements Have a Different Mission. — 3:04 PM ET President Trump is installing his allies in the offices of inspector general, which are meant to provide independent government oversight.

Trump administration moves to end rule protecting swaths of forest land — 5:26 PM ET US Agriculture Department says rescinding 2001 rule will help reduce wildfire risk and return control to local managers.

Why is the US ramping up Tomahawk production? — 5:26 PM ET Pentagon contracts defence manufacturer to increase output of cruise missiles.

Syria opens Assad-era nuclear programme to UN probe — 5:25 PM ET UN watchdog reports that it found large amounts of material at undisclosed sites in Syria.

Congo Ebola outbreak ‘global emergency’ as infections pass 5,000: WHO — 5:24 PM ET Officials warn they are continuing to identify new chains of transmission, which need to be broken to stop the spread.

Trump says no talks planned with Iran amid anger over Iran-Oman Hormuz deal — 5:03 PM ET US president hits out as states bordering the Strait of Hormuz continue talks on managing the strategic waterway.

Israeli strike reported to kill at least six in Gaza City — 5:03 PM ET The strike comes as efforts to push an agreement aimed at ending hostilities remain stalled.

WHO: Ebola can be contained in months if enough funding is provided — 4:53 PM ET The World Health Organization says the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo can be brought under control in three months.

Russia reports Ukrainian drone strike near Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant — 4:45 PM ET Concern over the security of Europe's largest nuclear plant has been rife since Russia launched its full-scale war.

Jose Mourinho returns to Real Madrid in closed-door ceremony — 4:41 PM ET In an unusually private ceremony, Jose Mourinho has officially begun his second spell as Real Madrid manager.

Liberia to take 1,200 deportees from the US — 4:39 PM ET The first group of 20 deportees is expected to arrive in the coming days.

Russian missile strike kills 10 civilians in Kharkiv — 4:26 PM ET A Russian missile strike on Pechenihy, in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, killed at least 10 civilians and wounded 17 others.

Trump and Carney speak ahead of US tariff deadline — 4:19 PM ET The new US tariffs would cover about $20bn worth of imports and could lead to job losses and business closures.

US sanctions International Criminal Court president and trial lawyer — 4:09 PM ET The Trump administration has led a campaign to 'dismantle' the court, calling it a threat to national sovereignty.

US Justice Department denies whistleblower claims on anti-Semitism probes — 3:56 PM ET Ivy League schools were pressured into settlements despite a lack of evidence, according to a former DOJ lawyer.

Turkish politician Melih Meric stabbed — 3:51 PM ET Footage shows the moment Turkish New Party MP Melih Meric got into an argument with a man who stabbed him.

US seeks to revive criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia — 3:46 PM ET Judge previously found US government brought charges against Abrego Garcia as retaliation for case that embarrassed it.

The ‘witch-hunt’ of Jason Arday — 3:22 PM ET The ‘witch-hunt’ of Jason Arday

US judge says government can revoke deportation protections for Ethiopians — 3:09 PM ET Ruling permits Trump administration to nix Ethiopians' protected status despite concern over conditions in the country.

Jon Ossoff blasts ‘draft-dodging, crook president’ in latest war of words with Trump – US politics live — 5:54 PM ET The Democratic senator, who is currently running for re-election in Georgia, says Trump ‘has plunged our nation recklessly into a war he knows not how to end or to win’Sign up for the US Breaking New…

Tupac Shakur murder trial: former security officer describes witnessing aftermath of shooting – latest updates — 5:52 PM ET William Heidmeyer recounts hearing ‘three volleys’ of gunfire and seeing one man holding a pistolWhat we know about Tupac Shakur’s death and what to expect from murder trialDistrict Court Judge Carli…

Australia politics live: Labor ‘very confident’ that tax changes won’t lift rents by 30%; NDIS reforms to pass parliament today — 5:50 PM ET Bill passed Senate on Wednesday evening and is due back in lower house today. Follow today’s news liveFollow our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast‘Collapsing confidence’ in housing…

Harvard to pay $53m over theft and sale of human remains from medical school — 5:44 PM ET Cedric Lodge, 58, sentenced in December to eight years in prison for stealing and selling body parts in national schemeHarvard University has agreed to pay a $53m settlement to resolve civil lawsuits…

Second major fire at south London recycling centre in under three months — 5:32 PM ET Fifteen fire engines tackling blaze at Landmann Way in Deptford involving 50 tonnes of household wasteFifteen fire engines and about 100 firefighters are tackling a blaze in a south-east London recyc…

Burnham launches ‘national drive’ to get rough sleepers off streets by Christmas — 5:30 PM ET Prime minister urges local leaders to act as homelessness campaigners welcome move but say more needs to be doneI won’t abandon anyone to sleep rough on our streets. That’s my £442m promiseAndy Burnh…

Three dead after family get into difficulty in water off Shoreham-by-Sea — 4:58 PM ET A man, woman and teenage girl have died, while a younger girl is in a critical condition, say Sussex policeA couple and their teenage daughter have died after getting into difficulty in the sea off t…

Man accused of attacking duo at New York City synagogue charged with federal hate crimes — 4:25 PM ET Larry Montes, already facing state charges, allegedly attacked 63-year-old woman and security guard on FridayThe man accused of attacking a woman and security guard at a New York City synagogue durin…

ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies aged 77 — 4:20 PM ET Tributes paid to ‘great friend and collaborator’ who played with band for 56 years and died in hospice care in TexasThe ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard has died at the age of 77.A spokesperson for the ban…

Trump administration to rescind rule protecting old-growth forests — 4:13 PM ET Almost 45m acres of national forests could be potentially opened to road construction, drilling and loggingThe Trump administration said on Tuesday it plans to rescind the “roadless rule” that has pr…

Pentagon threatens to cut federal funding to 30 universities over foreign academic partnerships — 4:01 PM ET Harvard, Yale, Stanford and others face directive to review and cut alliances Pentagon deems national security riskThirty US universities could lose federal funding unless they review and cut foreign…

US woman sentenced to six years in prison over plot to kill treasury secretary — 3:48 PM ET Riley English said she was in the grips of a mental health crisis and abusing drugs, and that she planned to kill Scott BessentA Massachusetts woman who told police that she brought homemade firebomb…

Minnesota sues Texas to force extradition of ICE agent accused of lying about shooting — 3:35 PM ET Minnesota attorney general sues Texas governor in case of ICE agent charged with wounding a man in MinneapolisMinnesota’s attorney general has sued the governor of Texas to force him to extradite an…

US man posed as doctor in scheme to profit from Ozempic, prosecutors say — 3:19 PM ET Rodney Greer accused of securing unauthorized prescriptions for GLP-1 drugs and selling them to customersAn Illinois man who allegedly impersonated doctors – and evidently referred to himself online…

'Everyone in for Christmas' - Burnham unveils rough sleeping plan — 5:31 PM ET Rough sleepers in England will be offered housing, in a move likened to the “Everyone In” initiative during the pandemic.

Three dead after family get into difficulty in sea — 5:30 PM ET A man, a woman and a teenage girl die and a younger girl is in a critical condition after swimming off the Sussex coast.

Join EU migration pact to tackle small boats, says Ed Davey — 5:30 PM ET The Liberal Democrats say taking part in the scheme would "destroy the business model" of gangs arranging Channel crossings.

ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies aged 77 — 4:56 PM ET A statement on the blues-rock band's website said he died on Monday in hospice

Tracking USS Lincoln's months-long mission as concerns about conditions grow — 4:48 PM ET BBC Verify has used satellite imagery to monitor the warship on one of the longest ever US deployments.

Snooker player Graeme Dott goes on trial over child abuse allegations — 4:41 PM ET The 2006 world champion is accused of lewd and libidinous behaviour towards a girl and a boy in Glasgow and South Lanarkshire.

Former world champion Dott goes on trial over child abuse allegations — 4:41 PM ET The 2006 world champion is accused of lewd and libidinous behaviour towards a girl and a boy in Glasgow and South Lanarkshire.

Disney and ABC sue Trump's media regulator to stop early licence renewal — 4:39 PM ET The network accuses the administration of retaliating against ABC because it "disapproves of what ABC broadcasts".

Man in Chucky-style mask terrorises Philadelphia residents — 4:27 PM ET "It was just weird, like some twisted game": At least half a dozen people were threatened near City Hall last week.

US announces new sanctions on top ICC figures — 4:21 PM ET The Trump administration has vowed to dismantle the international court "brick by brick".

American Airlines to bring back TV screens on US flights — 4:17 PM ET It is also adding more premium seats, with the changes aimed at improving the travel experience and boosting revenue.

Tech Life — 4:00 PM ET Vapour trails from aircraft contribute to warming in the atmosphere.

Musiala collapses during match for second time in four-day period — 3:57 PM ET Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala says he is being treated for a "neurological dysfunction" after collapsing during a match for the second time in a four-day period.

Judge swapped in Trump's defamation case against BBC — 3:52 PM ET A judge who was recently nominated by the US president to serve in Florida's federal court will now preside over his $10bn defamation case against the BBC.

Lakers governor Jeanie Buss says siblings cannot sell family’s stake to Bob Iger, Joshua Kushner — 5:29 PM ET Jeanie Buss's lawyer says she has not agreed to sell the team and that any vote suggesting the Buss family is selling "would be and is void."

OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT for Teens experience with 'stronger built-in safety protections' — 5:12 PM ET ChatGPT for Teens includes a number of educational features and applies age-appropriate safeguards, OpenAI said.

Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Toll Brothers, Keysight Technologies, La-Z-Boy & more — 4:55 PM ET These are the stocks posting the largest moves in extended trading.

U.S. government debt yields are surging at a bad time. Here's what's behind the move — 4:55 PM ET Fixed income market watchers ascribe a run that began in June to a number of variables.

30-year Treasury yield tops 5.33%, new 19-year high, on inflation and spending concerns — 4:33 PM ET Long-dated fixed income hit their highest level in almost two decades amid a worsening U.S. fiscal situation and persistently higher inflation.

S&P 500 falls for a third day, as elevated global bond yields and oil prices weigh on market — 4:21 PM ET The S&P 500 fell on Tuesday, pressured by a run in sovereign bond yields to multidecade highs amid concerns of persistent inflation and elevated oil prices.

Trump, Carney reportedly in talks ahead of new 50% tariffs on Canadian goods — 4:20 PM ET Trump has already imposed a variety of tariffs on Canada and its specific exports, including metals, lumber and auto parts.

Income investors need to 'wake up' to the new market regime. Where to find solid yields now — 4:16 PM ET With Kevin Warsh heading the Federal Reserve, investors must accept the reality of a new market regime, said Luis Alvarado at Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

If AI is a bubble, could rising yields pop it? — 4:03 PM ET Many stocks tied to the AI trade have soared on the promise of posting ultrahigh earnings years from now, but rising yields could throw water on that outlook.

ESPN co-founder Bill Rasmussen dies at 93 from the effects of Parkinson’s disease — 3:58 PM ET Bill Rasmussen, who co-founded ESPN in 1979 after being fired from a public relations job in the World Hockey Association, died Tuesday. He was 93.

CNBC Points Pro: Can you buy a car with a credit card? — 3:29 PM ET Points expert Jason Stauffer shares what you need to know if you're thinking about buying a car with a credit card.

We upgraded Home Depot and raised our price target. It made the best of a terrible hand — 3:27 PM ET Home Depot reported a very good quarter, executing well on things it can control.

The Moscow region is hit by almost 800 drones as Russian missiles kill 10 in a Ukrainian village — 5:44 PM ET KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian forces launched one of their biggest drone attacks on Russia since Moscow's invasion over four years ago, firing almost 800 drones only two days after a similar salvo,…

ESPN co-founder Bill Rasmussen dies at 93 — 5:18 PM ET ESPN debuted in 1979, but the Rasmussens didn't stick around long – they were forced out after only a year by ESPN majority owner Getty Oil.

Trump cast a mail ballot in Florida's primary despite spreading falsehoods about mail voting fraud — 4:35 PM ET Each election, tens of millions of Americans vote by mail, and evidence from court records and studies shows only a tiny fraction of those ballots are fraudulent.

Meta is on trial – again. Here's what to know about the case brought by dozens of states — 4:17 PM ET The case is just one of many brought against Meta and other social media companies in recent years, but because states – and not solely individuals – are suing, the outcome could have broader effects.

Why is Trump threatening to bomb Oman? — 4:02 PM ET President Donald Trump has made plenty of threats against Iran. Now he's venting his frustration at Oman, too.

Forensic pathologist details Tupac Shakur's fatal wounds in Duane 'Keffe D' Davis trial — 3:48 PM ET LAS VEGAS (AP) — Some members of Tupac Shakur's family stepped out of the courtroom Tuesday before prosecutors showed photos from his autopsy at the Las Vegas trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who is c…

Sen. Slotkin presses Hegseth, Caine to commit to keeping U.S. military out of the midterm elections — 3:36 PM ET "I'd ask you to confirm a simple statement: the Department of Defense will not send Federal troops to the polls or to seize election materials of any kind," Slotkin wrote to Hegseth and to Gen. Dan C…

Minnesota AG sues Texas governor to extradite ICE agent for trial — 3:03 PM ET Attorney General Keith Ellison says Texas Governor Greg Abbott has not signed papers to extradite Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent Christian Castro since his arrest in Texas in May.

Pennsylvania will sharply limit data center development, expand review process — 5:43 PM ET Gov. Josh Shapiro’s policy changes come as growing numbers of political leaders from both parties try to slow down data center development.

Martin Cohen, who helped guide The Post’s finances, dies at 94 — 4:54 PM ET Trained as an accountant, he rose to become a vice president at The Washington Post Co., where he worked closely with publisher Katharine Graham.

Jill Stein, repeat Green Party candidate, faces assault charges in Missouri — 4:43 PM ET Stein is facing misdemeanor charges of trespassing and assault over her role in a campus demonstration against the war in Gaza in 2024.

SteelSeries’ comfy wireless gaming headset is nearly half off — 4:01 PM ET While many gaming headsets come with extra features, the tradeoff is that they’re often uncomfortable and heavy. A lightweight, affordable alternative that can connect to a bunch of platforms is avai…

Robin Williams’ Instagram account brought back to fight ‘AI abuse’ — 3:48 PM ET Robin Williams' children are taking over their father's Instagram account after his daughter spoke out against the use of his AI likeness, as reported earlier by The Wrap. In a post on Tuesday, Zak,…

OpenAI lays out new security changes after its AI hacked Hugging Face — 3:28 PM ET OpenAI is announcing security updates following the July news that its AI broke out of a sandboxed environment and accidentally hacked Hugging Face, including improvements to its research environment…

DOJ’s probe into Andreessen Horowitz over board seats baffles VCs — 4:36 PM ET Since portfolio companies often pivot and expand into competing markets, investors view occasional conflicts of interest as unavoidable for large VC firms.

TikTok explores peer-to-peer payments via DMs, report says — 4:03 PM ET If rolled out, the feature would use the social media service’s TikTok Pay offering, which is already available in Southeast Asia for TikTok Shop purchases.

Embattled Florida Republican Rep. Cory Mills fights to keep his House seat — 4:04 PM ET Mills is the latest lawmaker in a recent string of congressional members facing scandals and allegations of domestic abuse while running for elected office.

ABC and Disney sue FCC, alleging First Amendment violations — 3:51 PM ET The ABC Network has sued the Federal Communications Commission, alleging that the Trump administration is violating its First Amendment rights by challenging ABC broadcast licenses and investigating…

Sanders to introduce bill to end Social Security garnishment for student loan debt — 5:54 PM ET Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) announced Monday he will introduce legislation seeking to prevent the federal government from garnishing Social Security benefits for seniors with unpaid student loan paym…

4 states face off in trial against Meta — 5:52 PM ET {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story States square up against Meta in California trial A group of four states faced off against Meta in a high-profile trial in California on Tuesday, accusing…

Court upholds EPA rule forcing polluters to pay for 'forever chemical' pollution — 5:44 PM ET An Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule putting polluters on the hook to clean up toxic “forever chemicals” was upheld in court on Tuesday despite an industry challenge. The rule in question fo…

Canada braces for 50 percent US tariffs amid last-minute talks — 5:32 PM ET Canada is on guard Tuesday, bracing for the possibility that 50 percent U.S. tariffs will hit its exports to the United States without a trade truce before midnight. If no eleventh-hour deal is struc…

OpenAI launches ChatGPT experience for teens — 5:24 PM ET OpenAI announced the launch of its new “ChatGPT for Teens” feature on Tuesday, unveiling an experience geared at people aged 13 to 17 that will include parental controls and stronger, built-in safety…

Navy destroyer went days without power in the South China Sea, leaving sailors without toilets — 5:24 PM ET A Navy destroyer went four days without power in the South China Sea last month, leaving sailors aboard without toilets, air conditioning, galley service and potable water, according to the U.S. Navy…

COVID is 'growing' in nearly every state, CDC reports. Here's where levels are highest — 5:23 PM ET Don't be surprised if you start hearing some more coughing in the next few weeks. COVID-19 is once again on the rise in nearly every corner of the U.S.

Treasury yields tick up — 5:22 PM ET Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Treasury yields tick up The yield on the U.S. 30-year Treasury bond surpassed 5.3 perc…

Ossoff battle with Trump, White House gets nasty — 5:06 PM ET The White House and Sen. Jon Ossoff are engaged in an increasingly nasty fight that intensified after the Georgia Democrat, a rising star in his party, invoked President Trump’s longtime aide Natalie…

Live updates: Florida, Alaska voters head to primary polls; Supreme Court urged to keep ballroom paused — 5:01 PM ET Florida voting concludes Tuesday in primary elections to pick candidates for November contests. The governor's mansion is up for grabs, along with a Senate seat and House races. Rep. Byron Donalds is…

Live results: Candidates jockey to succeed DeSantis in Florida primary — 5:00 PM ET Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis is leaving the Florida governor's mansion in January, teeing up a fiery battle to succeed the term-limited state executive. Rep. Byron Donalds (R) leads the crowded GOP f…

Live results: Democrats eye flip in Alaska Senate race with primary underway — 5:00 PM ET Voting ends Tuesday in Alaska as voters choose who will duke it out in one of the most closely watched Senate races this cycle. Sen. Dan Sullivan (R) is on defense as Democrats look to former Rep. Ma…

Live results: Alaskans vote on next governor in open primary — 5:00 PM ET Alaskans on Tuesday will conclude voting on a suite of candidates to replace term-limited Gov. Mike Dunleavy (R). More than a dozen candidates, including former state Senate Minority Leader Tom Begic…

Live results: Wyoming picks candidates to replace Cynthia Lummis — 5:00 PM ET Wyoming will conclude voting Tuesday to select the Republican and Democratic candidates for the November election to replace retiring Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.). Wyoming's lone member of the House,…

Live results: Wyoming picks candidates for open governor's race — 5:00 PM ET Voting ends Tuesday in the Wyoming primaries for Republican and Democratic candidates for governor, an open seat with incumbent Gov. Mark Gordon (R) ineligible for another term. Wyoming Superintenden…

Politics drove antisemitism probes against Ivy League schools, DOJ whistleblower says — 5:38 PM ET A Trump administration task force on antisemitism pressured universities into punitive settlements despite turning up little to no evidence of systemic abuses, according to a former Justice Departmen…

Former Fauci aide admits hiding emails to thwart pandemic inquiry — 5:26 PM ET David M. Morens, who pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud the United States, said he was trying to protect his boss. Fauci was not accused of wrongdoing in the case.

Woman who planned to kill Treasury Secretary Bessent gets six years in prison — 5:26 PM ET Riley English of Massachusetts turned herself in after arriving at the Capitol with miniature molotov cocktails just before Scott Bessent’s Senate confirmation.

Workers start latest repairs to Reflecting Pool liner, months after rehab began — 5:20 PM ET The power washers, leaf blowers and brooms are back in use within the drained basin.

HS Football | A closer look at Bloom-Carroll, Fairfield Union. Liberty Union — 5:54 PM ET Bloom-Carroll, Fairfield Union, and Liberty Union prepare for the upcoming high school football season.

USMNT prodigy bids emotional farewell to MLS as Premier League side confirms long-term deal — 5:50 PM ET U.S. Under-23 prodigy and MLS All-Star winger Zavier Gozo has completed a move to Premier League side Crystal Palace, signing a five-year deal with the Eagles ahead of the 2026/2027 season

Giants practice takeaways: Malik Nabers, Arvell Reese, Andrew Thomas, more — 5:50 PM ET Giants getting ready for trip to Miami that will include joint practice.

Yankees' Bellinger nears rehab games and Boone hopes Fried setback is minor — 5:50 PM ET New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger could begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Scranton on Thursday. Meanwhile, Yankees manager Aaron Boone hopes left-handed starter Max Fried’s second stint…

Report: Barcelona turn full focus to No 9 after major double deal — 5:50 PM ET Barcelona transfer latest as Rodri arrives, Ferran Torres departs and Julian Alvarez remains the dream targetBarcelona’s summer has moved with that familiar blend of calculation, theatre and necessi.…

NFL players whose Week 1 status is in question — 5:49 PM ET Will these NFL stars be ready for Week 1 in September?

Aston Villa Face £70m Call As 30-Year-Old Agrees Saudi Terms: What Should The Midlands Club Do? — 5:48 PM ET Aston Villa have received a warning over Ollie Watkins’ future after Al-Hilal agreed personal terms with the England striker, according to TEAMtalk, with Graeme Bailey reporting on 18 August that th.…

Dodgers Place Struggling Edwin Diaz on IL After Brutal Stretch — 5:47 PM ET The Dodgers put Edwin Diaz on the injured list, according to Katie Woo of The Athletic, after a run of poor appearances.

Paul Sullivan: It’s never too soon to think about a Cubs-White Sox World Series — 5:47 PM ET CHICAGO — Where were you in the summer of 2008? If you’re old enough to remember, you probably were watching your favorite Chicago baseball team and dreaming of a crosstown World Series. Until this y…

Williams scores in Warrington's victory at Hull KR — 5:46 PM ET Captain George Williams scores one of Warrington's six tries in their Super League victory against reigning champions Hull KR.

Pelicans waive Hunter Dickinson — 5:45 PM ET Pelicans waive Hunter Dickinson

"Last summer, when we made the moves we made, we knew … — 5:45 PM ET "Last summer, when we made the moves we made, we knew …

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Falcons Recap: New starting EDGE, Tua Tagovailoa on hot seat? — 5:45 PM ET Falcons sign edge rusher and CBS Sports puts Tua on hot seat in today's recap

Dodgers reportedly add struggling closer Edwin Díaz to IL — 5:44 PM ET Díaz has an 11.85 ERA with four blown saves so far this season.

Former Texas A&M QB loses battle for starter at North Carolina — 5:44 PM ET North Carolina has named Wisconsin transfer Billy Edwards Jr. the starting quarterback over former Texas A&M signal-caller Miles O'Neill.

Yankees being cautious with Max Fried; possible southpaw could miss minimum 15 days on IL — 5:44 PM ET Yankees manager gave an update on Max Fried and why they are taking a cautious approach with the left-hander.

'Dream within a dream' for pass rusher Von Miller to join his hometown Dallas Cowboys — 5:44 PM ET Growing up in the suburbs of Dallas, Von Miller's parents were an embodiment of the “love ‘em or hate ’em” reaction the Cowboys create in seemingly every NFL fan. One of his formative memories was se…

Nakobe Dean embracing leadership role during Las Vegas Raiders’ training camp — 5:44 PM ET Free-agent addition is taking command of the defense early on

Check out the West Texas high school volleyball schedule from Aug. 18-23 — 5:43 PM ET The Texas high school volleyball season is here. Check out the schedule for local teams from the week of Aug. 18-23.

Former Falcons player says he’s grateful for support after mother’s murder — 5:43 PM ET Nateal Campbell was found dead in her Buckhead townhome. One of her sons was charged with her murder.

NASCAR honors legendary driver Kyle Busch on official Kyle Busch Day — 5:43 PM ET NASCAR marked Tuesday as Kyle Busch Day in honor of the late Cup champion.

Two-A-Days: Gehlen Catholic Jays — 5:43 PM ET LE MARS, Iowa (KCAU) – Our next stop on the Two-A-Days Tour brings us to Le Mars as the Gehlen Catholic Jays look to make a nice jump for 2026 as they’re looking working to blend some new faces into…

Infantino Election Tracker: Who Is Voting Against Embattled FIFA President — 5:43 PM ET Federations continue dropping support for Gianni Infantino.

Longtime special teams coach Frank Gansz Jr. dies at 64 — 5:42 PM ET Frank Gansz Jr., who spent decades as an assistant coach in the NFL, college football and multiple spring leagues, has died at the age of 64.

Red Sox look for Ranger Suarez to round back into form against the D-Backs — 5:42 PM ET Tonight’s game will feature a pair of pitchers who’ve been persistently unpredictable all season.

Indiana transfer forward Reed Bailey signs with St. John’s — 5:40 PM ET Indiana transfer forward Reed Bailey has signed with St. John’s, On3’s Pete Nakos reports. Bailey entered the Portal with a ‘do not contact’ tag earlier in the day. In his lone season at Indiana, Bai…

Adley Rutschman back in fifth spot in lineup after best game with Red Sox; Wilyer Abreu hitting third — 5:40 PM ET When Adley Rutschman made his Red Sox debut, he was hitting third and Wilyer Abreu hit fifth. Now, things have flipped.

How and when will Najee Harris fit into Giants offense? — 5:40 PM ET The New York Giants inked former Alabama and Pittsburgh Steelers star Najee Harris to a one-year deal on Tuesday.

What channel are the Phillies on tonight? What channel are the Marlins on? — 5:40 PM ET The Philadelphia Phillies face the Miami Marlins tonight. Here's how to watch.

Detroit Tigers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Keider Montero vs. Braxton Ashcraft — 5:40 PM ET The Pirates are at PNC Park looking to grab a win today.

Real Salt Lake transfer Zavier Gozo to Crystal Palace — 5:39 PM ET By Cal MeachemTRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: TransferReal Salt Lake have transferred homegrown winger Zavier Gozo to English Premier League side Crystal Palace, the club announced Tuesday.The 19-year-old U…

Top talent coming to Phoenix for Women's Basketball Showcase — 5:38 PM ET Some of the nation's best teams, including Juju Watkins and the USC Trojans, are headed to Phoenix for the Scripps Sports Women's Basketball Showcase.

Opponent Preview: Week 6 – Minnesota Golden Gophers — 5:38 PM ET Purdue faces a solid Minnesota team at a critical juncture in the Boilermakers 2026 season.

How ‘conviction’ helped Drew Stevens win Commanders kicking competition — 5:37 PM ET The Commanders named undrafted rookie Drew Stevens their starting kicker before Tuesday’s training camp practice

“Parts of This Game Are Dissolving”: Jon Gruden Sounds Alarm on Dying NFL Tradition After Jaxson Dart Encounter — 5:36 PM ET Cadence and waiting for the perfect moment to snap were things that added a layer to football, and part of what made quarterbacks intriguing was the play calls that they had to shout at varying inton…

Chargers’ $30 Million Signing Suffers Injury, Required Medical Cart — 5:36 PM ET An important Los Angeles Chargers offensive line addition suffered a leg injury at joint practices today, and he wasn't the only player to get hurt. The post Chargers’ $30 Million Signing Suffers Inj…

Free agent DL Greg Gaines agrees to terms with Bills — 5:36 PM ET The Bills are signing free agent defensive lineman Greg Gaines, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports.

USMNT rising star Zavier Gozo moves to Crystal Palace from Real Salt Lake — 5:35 PM ET The Real Salt Lake teenager is headed to the Premier League, joining Crystal Palace in a multimillion-dollar move.

Lions rookie LB Jimmy Rolder updates injury return timeline — 5:35 PM ET Lions rookie linebacker Jimmy Rolder shared an encouraging update on his injury status.

Rainbow Wahine’s Joshua Walker era begins with sweep of Chaminade — 5:35 PM ET First-year Hawaii women’s volleyball coach Joshua Walker got to see all 15 of his players on the floor Monday night. A rare fall exhibition for the Rainbow Wahine ended in a 25-20, 25-16, 25-10 sweep…

Ko Itakura set for sensational Bundesliga return — 5:35 PM ET Borussia Mönchengladbach are reportedly on the verge of completing the sensational return of former defensive mainstay Ko Itakura. The Japanese international is expected to undergo his medical on Wed…

‘Most of Europe’s top clubs’ want to sign Barcelona sensation — 5:35 PM ET A whole host of the leading clubs across the European football landscape are expressing a keen interest in the signature of La Liga champions Barcelona’s latest breakthrough sensation.The Blaugrana .…

3 studs from Day 14 of Chicago Bears training camp — 5:34 PM ET The Bears returned to practice on Tuesday in front of fans at Halas Hall. Here are the players who stood out.

Tucker Kraft already in midseason form as Packers TE dominates at practice — 5:34 PM ET Packers tight end Tucker Kraft looks like he won't miss a beat upon his return from injury this season.

Todd Monken gets upset, ends physical Browns practice early — 5:33 PM ET Browns head coach Todd Monken found himself "emotionally hijacked" during a practice early in training camp and he was hot under the collar again on Tuesday.

Pakistan suffer major blow as captain Babar Azam ruled out of first Test against England — 5:33 PM ET Pakistan captain Babar Azam misses the first Test against England due to a finger injury, with Salman Agha taking charge. Babar hopes to return for the second Test at Lord’s. Shan Masood also returns…

In Zavier Gozo, Crystal Palace land a US prospect living up to the hype — 5:32 PM ET The 19-year-old US youth international has turned heads in MLS this year, and is on the cusp of a USMNT breakthrough

Dream vs. Aces Tuesday WNBA parlay: A'ja Wilson, Las Vegas should finish season sweep in first home meeting — 5:33 PM ET The marquee WNBA matchup Tuesday is Angel Reese and Atlanta visiting A'ja Wilson and Las Vegas

Dana White's Contender Series start time: Where to watch, live stream Week 2 and the full fight card — 5:19 PM ET Ten fighters will enter the Octagon on Tuesday night looking to earn a UFC contract

Giants vs. Guardians MLB picks: Hopefully, the good version of Foster Griffin shows on mound for Cleveland — 5:15 PM ET Foster Griffin has been incredibly profitable this season as he takes the mound Tuesday for the Guardians vs. the Giants

Max Fried lands back on IL with elbow injury: How the Yankees can withstand yet another hit — 5:13 PM ET Even with Carlos Rodón returning, the pitching staff is working overtime to make up for the lack of offense

Why signing World Cup winner Rodri may be what sees Barcelona end Champions League drought — 5:07 PM ET The Spanish star is back in Spain after joining from Man City, where he won the Champions League, the Premier League and the Ballon d'Or

White Sox vs. Cubs prediction, odds, time: 2026 MLB picks for Tuesday, Aug. 18 by proven model — 5:00 PM ET SportsLine's model simulated Chicago White Sox vs. Chicago Cubs 10,000 times and revealed its MLB picks for Tuesday's matchup

Paige Bueckers, Wings mired in post-All Star slump: Can Dallas find answers before playoffs? — 4:59 PM ET The Wings are now 2-7 since play resumed and holding onto the eighth and final playoff spot

How to watch CBS Sports Golazo Network: Everything to know about one-stop shop for all things soccer — 4:49 PM ET CBS Sports Golazo Network is a free, 24/7 channel that offers coverage of men's and women's soccer from around the world

Use DraftKings promo code to get $150 in bonus bets by targeting White Sox-Cubs, Red Sox-Diamondbacks Tuesday — 4:42 PM ET DraftKings offers $150 in bonus bets after your first $5 wager for MLB betting on Tuesday

Jeanie Buss disputes her family's sale of Lakers stake: What to know about dramatic off-court fight — 4:27 PM ET Jeanie Buss would no longer serve as the Lakers' governor if her family sells its 17.8% ownership stake to Josh Kusher and Bob Iger

Baker Mayfield says Buccaneers are ready to surprise critics in 2026, why he could be right — 4:24 PM ET Tampa Bay enters 2026 facing widespread doubt, but Mayfield is leaning into the familiar role of underdog as he plays out the final year of his contract

Fantasy football rankings 2026: Sleepers from computer that nailed De'Von Achane's standout year — 4:03 PM ET SportsLine simulated the NFL season 10,000 times and revealed its 2026 Fantasy football sleepers for Fantasy football 2026 draft prep

Bayern Munich star Jamal Musiala reveals neurological condition resulting in multiple collapses on pitch — 3:43 PM ET The Bayern Munich star collapsed twice in four days

Golden State Valkyries selected to host 2027 WNBA All-Star weekend in Bay Area — 3:42 PM ET The All-Star Game will take place at Ballhalla, otherwise known as the Chase Center

Arkansas Sports Betting 2026: Best Legal AR Sportsbooks & Betting Apps — 3:37 PM ET Find the best Arkansas sports betting apps in August 2026, and all you need to know about Arkansas sports betting.

HQ PM Newsletter 8/18/2026 — 3:34 PM ET What to watch Tuesday: Loaded MLB slate featuring Yankees-Os, Mariners-Brewers, more

Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Yankees vs. Orioles, Mariners vs. Brewers and more — 3:30 PM ET Find best bets for the biggest games in sports on Tuesday from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports experts

Texas and Steve Sarkisian believe they built a championship roster, but the pollsters aren't sold — 3:26 PM ET The standard is the standard, and at Texas that now means a national title or nothing

College football's biggest spending surprises: Why Alabama, Texas Tech and Indiana missed the top 12 — 3:23 PM ET Why did defending champion Indiana, powerhouse Alabama, and big-spending Texas Tech miss the cut for college football’s most expensive rosters?

Williams scores in Warrington's victory at Hull KR — 5:55 PM ET Captain George Williams scores one of Warrington's six tries in their Super League victory against reigning champions Hull KR.

Al Hilal target England's Kane - Wednesday's gossip — 5:02 PM ET Al-Hilal in talks with Harry Kane and Ollie Watkins, Newcastle explore move for Manchester City's Nico Gonzalez, Sunderland move for Dayann Methalie in danger of collapsing.

Former world champion Dott goes on trial over child abuse allegations — 4:41 PM ET The 2006 world champion is accused of lewd and libidinous behaviour towards a girl and a boy in Glasgow and South Lanarkshire.

Serie A's Trepy out of coma after pool rescue — 4:37 PM ET Serie A striker Yael Trepy is out of an induced coma two days after being pulled unconscious from a swimming pool in Sardinia.

Musiala collapses during match for second time in four-day period — 3:57 PM ET Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala says he is being treated for a "neurological dysfunction" after collapsing during a match for the second time in a four-day period.

Lisa Nandy urges deal to keep Rugby League World Cup on free-to-air TV — 4:10 PM ET Premier Sports secure rights with BBC not biddingNandy: ‘As a fan myself, I share fans’ disappointment’The culture secretary, Lisa Nandy, has urged administrators to strike a deal to allow this autum…

Jamal Musiala says ‘treatable seizures’ are reason for two collapses in four days — 4:08 PM ET Musiala reveals ‘neurological dysfunction’ diagnosisWinger has fallen to floor during two recent friendliesThe Bayern Munich winger Jamal Musiala has revealed he is suffering from “treatable absence…

Barcelona steal Rodri away from Real Madrid and plan to make him new Busquets — 3:49 PM ET Spain’s World Cup-winning captain has completed his move to Camp Nou where he is a natural successor to club legendBy the time Flight PTN27B started its descent into El Prat a bit before 8pm on Monda…

Self-saboteurs England and Pakistan face off in ‘El Dysfunctiono’ series — 3:22 PM ET With Pakistan at a low ebb and England at the start of semi-reset, the series at Headingly looks to be an interesting oneThe history of Test cricket between England and Pakistan stretches back to 195…

Pep’s final act of passion: Amazon’s revealing Guardiola series pulls no punches — 3:00 PM ET From the manager’s divorce to tension with the club hierarchy, new documentary is an honest portrayal of his difficult last two seasonsHaving occupied a front-row seat for the final two seasons of Pe…

How ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,’ ‘Fallout’ and ‘Spider-Noir’ Production Designers Built Out Their Worlds While Honoring the Source Material — 5:57 PM ET This year, an unprecedented number of genre and fantasy shows broke into the Emmys race, including “Widow’s Bay,” “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,” “It: Welcome to Derry,” “Fallout,” “Spider-Noir” an…

California Lawmakers Near Deal to Address Impact of Tax Cap on Film Credits — 5:39 PM ET California lawmakers are closing in on a deal to help film producers who are facing new limits on their ability to monetize production tax credits. The agreement falls short of the entertainment indu…

Why a Reunion Between the Two Rival TV Academies Is Long Overdue — 5:15 PM ET Last month’s news that the two rival TV academies are looking to reunite was welcome and overdue — but it won’t be as easy as flipping a switch. The Los Angeles-based Television Academy and the New Y…

Oscars Budget, ‘Engaging’ With AI and Hot Memorabilia: Inside the Academy’s Annual All-Members Meeting (EXCLUSIVE) — 5:02 PM ET The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences got down to business on Tuesday, setting its agenda for the next year in an all-hands meeting with its membership. The official purpose, as noted in th…

Kat Dennings, Beth Behrs Set ‘2 Broke Girls’ Reunion on ‘Shifting Gears’ Season 3 — 5:00 PM ET The “2 Broke Girls” are getting back together. Variety has learned that Beth Behrs is set to guest star in the upcoming third season of the ABC sitcom “Shifting Gears,” which stars her former co-star…

Robin Williams’ Kids Revive Instagram Account to Combat AI Slop: ‘As Technology Evolves, We Want This to be a Safe, Trusted Place’ — 4:49 PM ET Nearly a month after the late Robin Williams’ 75th birthday, his three children have revived his Instagram account as a hub for honoring their father’s legacy — and to combat the “rampant AI abuse” o…

Dale Dickey on Her First Emmy Nomination for ‘Widow’s Bay’ and the Monologue That Made Her Say, ‘What the F—‘ — 4:30 PM ET A few years back, Dale Dickey walked into a department store looking for a dress. She was wearing what she usually wears — T-shirt, shorts, flip-flops, no makeup — and a salesperson gave her the once…

Sundance Prizewinner Blerta Basholli on Kosovar War Drama ‘Dua’: ‘Teenagers Growing Up in Conflict Zones Are No Different From Any of Us’ — 4:28 PM ET Kosovar filmmaker Blerta Basholli’s debut “Hive” won the Grand Jury Prize, the Directing Award and the Audience Award in the World Cinema Dramatic Competition at the Sundance Film Festival in 2021. I…

Motion Picture Academy Names Sean Baker and Samantha Quan as Chairs of Marquee Theater Committee — 4:02 PM ET The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Sean Baker and his partner, producer Samantha Quan, as the co-chairs of the new Marquee Theater Committee, which reviews submissions and reco…

Hayden Panettiere’s Estranged Mom Speaks Out After Actor’s Death: She ‘Lost Her Way’ and ‘I Wish She Had Stayed True to Herself’ — 3:30 PM ET Hayden Panettiere’s estranged mother and former manager, Lesley Vogel, has spoken out about her daughter’s shocking death at the age of 36. In an interview with NBC News, Vogel said, “I think Hayden…

Beth Behrs Joins ABC’s ‘Shifting Gears’ for a ‘2 Broke Girls’ Reunion — 5:00 PM ET She'll guest star alongside Kat Dennings in a season three episode.

Paul M. Pollard, Who Handled a Camera on ‘Bound for Glory’ and ‘Heaven’s Gate,’ Dies at 84 — 4:50 PM ET He also worked on ‘Zoot Suit,’ ‘L.A. Story,’ ‘A Simple Twist of Fate,’ ‘Northern Exposure’ and ‘The Larry Sanders Show.’

Michael Latt Legacy Fund Sets Third Cohort of Leading With Love Grantees — 4:46 PM ET The nonprofit was formed in the wake of Latt's death to support creatives whose work hits the sweet spot of what Latt held dear in his own life: culture, advocacy, social impact and community transfo…

Bill Rasmussen Founded ESPN and Left a Year Later. It Was Long Enough to Change TV Forever — 4:39 PM ET He was Ted Turner a year before Ted Turner.

Briarcliff Acquires North American Rights to ‘Ash and Crayons,’ Ukraine Doc From Oscar Nominee Evgeny Afineevsky (Exclusive) — 4:37 PM ET The film, which highlights seven children whose lives have been upended by the ongoing war in Ukraine, will be released in the U.S. on Nov. 20.

Frank Beard, ZZ Top Drummer, Dies at 77 — 4:24 PM ET "His signature backbeat was key to keeping ZZ on top," Billy Gibbons said in a statement.

Rosie O’Donnell’s Guest Hosting Gig Continues: How to Stream Her ‘Kimmel’ Episodes Live Online — 4:18 PM ET O'Donnell makes her weeklong talk show return in what Kimmel calls a "special treat" for Trump.

‘Nashville’ Alum Charles Esten Notes “Strange Coincidence” of Being in Greenville, South Carolina Days Before Hayden Panettiere’s Death — 3:42 PM ET The actor says he "wish[es]" he'd had a chance to see and reconnect with Panettiere as he recalls how they became "fast friends" during the audition process and early days of making ABC drama series.

‘House of the Dragon’ Star Wants to Know: “Where the F*** Is Mushroom?” — 3:15 PM ET The Hollywood Reporter speaks with Gayle Rankin about the missing book character, plus all the supernatural surrounding her character, Alys Rivers, after the season three finale.

Hayden Panettiere’s Mom Breaks Silence, Calls Out Boyfriend Who Was “With Her at Her Death” — 3:07 PM ET Lesley Vogel says Brian Hickerson is somebody the family had been "trying to get rid of for quite some time."

ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies aged 77 — 4:56 PM ET A statement on the blues-rock band's website said he died on Monday in hospice

Disney and ABC sue Trump's media regulator to stop early licence renewal — 4:39 PM ET The network accuses the administration of retaliating against ABC because it "disapproves of what ABC broadcasts".

Reading festival granted music extension despite noise concerns — 4:11 PM ET Charli XCX, rapper Dave and Chase & Status will headline the festival later this month.

'I'm not sure who I am' - Bake Off winner in shock after bipolar diagnosis — 3:59 PM ET Georgina Grasso said she is taking some time to understand bipolar disorder after receiving her diagnosis.

The Great ADHD Myth? review – the most controversial show of the year is here — 4:00 PM ET Dr Max Pemberton isn’t uncompassionate or especially radical, but he assembles a team of medics whose stance on the condition is clear from the off. This is a documentary that will incense and offend…

Wladimir Klitschko pays tribute to ex-partner Hayden Panettiere: ‘She left this world too soon’ — 3:12 PM ET Boxing champion says he will raise their daughter, Kaya, to remember the late actor’s ‘immense talent’ Hayden Panettiere’s daughter will be raised to remember her mother’s “immense talent” and “incre…

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