News articles from 19 August 2026 : 12:00
New CDC director pledges to ‘speak truth’ about science
The new director of the CDC Dr. Erica Schwartz said the agency is prepared to handle a variety of disease outbreaks, as the U.S. copes with the largest measles outbreak in 35 years.
Democratic candidate for FL governor says Trump is ‘promoting socialism’ as president
Florida gubernatorial candidate and former Republican lawmaker David Jolly (D) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss his midterm message as he faces off with Rep. Byron Donald (R) in the general electi…
Disney alum Christy Carlson Romano rips Hollywood for failing child stars after Hayden Panettiere’s death
Christy Carlson Romano compares early fame to CTE in a new op-ed, calling for stronger protections for child actors after Hayden Panettiere's death.
Kathy Griffin 'really hurt' she's not a guest on Kimmel's show during Rosie O'Donnell's week to host
Kathy Griffin said she's "really hurt" after not being invited as a guest during Rosie O'Donnell's week hosting Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show.
South Carolina's LaNorris Sellers trades 8 a.m. classes for cutting grass, picking up golf balls
LaNorris Sellers is interning at a golf course near campus, cutting grass and picking up balls to finish his sports and entertainment degree.
‘The Office’ star Jenna Fischer exposes the grueling reality that forced her off TV
Jenna Fischer reveals why she left television series acting after 70-hour weeks and how the "Office Ladies" podcast gave her time for school drop-offs.
Manhunt intensifies for armed woman after veteran Massachusetts police officer found dead at home
New video shows Karen Solomon, the armed and dangerous suspect sought after a Worcester police officer was found dead inside their shared home.
Trump's approval rating plummets to new low ahead of critical midterms: 'More work to do'
President Donald Trump's approval rating hits 33% in a new Reuters/Ipsos poll, and 80% of respondents expect the Iran war to go on indefinitely.
Florida Democrat sends 'condolences' to Hasan Piker after defeating DSA challenger in Florida primary
Rep. Jared Moskowitz sent "condolences" to Hasan Piker on X after defeating DSA-backed Oliver Larkin in Florida's 25th District Democratic primary.
Trump White House envoy visits Pro Football Hall of Fame to amplify museum as global tourist destination
Special Envoy Nick Adams toured the Pro Football Hall of Fame as part of a White House initiative to boost domestic and international tourism.
Majority of young adults say they are 'more concerned than excited' about AI: Pew Research
A Pew Research survey finds 55% of young adults are now more concerned than excited about artificial intelligence, a sharp shift from 2021 attitudes.
14 slip-on shoes that make getting out the door easier, from sneakers to clogs
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5 Americans killed in helicopter crash in Kenya, including Telemundo executive
Five Americans, including Telemundo executive José Suárez, were killed when a charter helicopter carrying seven people crashed in a mountainous region of northern Kenya.
Penn State frat cocaine ring suspects allegedly used Cash App, Snapchat to arrange drug deals
Court complaints reveal Agostino Abbatiello's alleged drug ring used Cash App and Snapchat to facilitate cocaine sales across Penn State fraternities.
Book him: Prosecutors using James Comey’s novel against him in seashells case
Federal prosecutors want to throw the book at former FBI Director James Comey in their seashells-based case — including his own crime novel.
Clarence Thomas chokes up as he reveals promise he made after grandparents’ sudden deaths
Clarence Thomas choked up recalling a promise he made after his grandparents' deaths and Thomas Sowell's influence on his thinking about self-reliance.