August 31, 2026
The 10 stories that mattered most on August 31, 2026, as ranked at the end of that day. Story pages stay online permanently.
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News Wrap: Supreme Court allows Trump ballroom construction to continue amid challenges
In our news wrap Monday, the Supreme Court is allowing construction to continue on President Trump's White House ballroom project as legal challenges play out, the Metropolitan Museum of Art is canceling a planned Met Gala exhibit on British designer John Galliano following a backlash and soccer superstar Lionel Messi says he's retiring from Argentina's national team.
Politics · United States · 10 publications
- 02
Ex-Crips leader found guilty in 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur
The verdict ends decades of mystery as to who was behind the rapper's death.
Culture · International · 11 publications
- 03
US army secretary resigns after months of tension
Dan Driscoll, the youngest-ever army secretary, was about 18 months into his post.
Politics · United States · 8 publications
- 04
Grand Canyon flash flood leaves 2 dead, others missing
Search and rescue teams have recovered two bodies following this weekend's flash floods in the Grand Canyon. The National Park Service says more than a dozen other people remain missing. Lodges and hotels are closed inside the park and more rain and flooding are possible. Ali Rogin reports.
Climate · International · 9 publications
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Police fatally shoot woman who stabbed two people in Times Square
Pamela Cisneros, 49, was wielding two knives when she stabbed a woman, who died in the hospital, and a man New York City police shot and killed a woman Monday after she stabbed two people in Times Square, city authorities said during a press conference. Jessica Tisch, the New York City police commissioner, described the stabbings as “random and unprovoked” acts carried out by a woman with previous mental health problems.
Health · United States · 4 publications
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Red Sox’s Story hits walk-off in dramatic win over Mariners
Watch as the Seattle Mariners intentionally walk two players to load the bases for Trevor Story who hits a walk-off single for the Boston Red Sox in extra innings.
Sports · United States · 1 publication
- 07
Shein shares slide in long-awaited stock market debut
The firm's Hong Kong listing on Tuesday comes after a years-long quest to sell shares in New York and London.
Business · United States · 1 publication
- 08
Democrats aim to unite behind one candidate in Alaska governor's race
Democrat Tom Begich has withdrawn from Alaska’s governor's race and is supporting the first-place finisher, fellow Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins
Politics · United States · 1 publication
- 09
U.S. and Iran trade strikes for first time in weeks over Strait of Hormuz control
The Middle East is again on edge after the first exchange of fire between the U.S. and Iran in over a month triggered missile launches and a spike in global oil prices. President Trump responded by declaring Iran a "failed nation" and shared an AI-generated video of an Iranian energy hub under attack. Liz Landers reports.
World · United States · 3 publications
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El-Sayed on Vance ‘evil’ remark: ‘What’s evil is corrupting yourself’
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed on Monday shot back at Vice President Vance’s comment about him being “very, very evil.” Earlier Monday, Vice President Vance went after El-Sayed at a rally in Detroit, calling him “evil.” “There’s something about Abdul El-Sayed that is very, very evil and on the rise in the United States…
Politics · United States · 1 publication