SCOTUS greenlights White House ballroom construction, despite chief justice’s dissent
Construction continues on a new helipad on the South Lawn of the White House and the East Wing ballroom on Aug. 24, 2026, in Washington, D.C. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — The Supreme Court has formally granted the Trump…
Scoreboard roundup — 8/31/26
(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Monday’s sports events: MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLGiants 7, Braves 3Mets 3, Rays 2Padres 5, Reds 0Marlins 3, Nationals 6Mariners 8, Red Sox 9Tigers 1, Twins 11Brewers 3, Cubs 17Athletics 1, Rangers 8White Sox 3,…
‘Tires’ renewed for season 4 on Netflix
Steve Gerben as Will and Shane Gillis as Shane in episdoe 10 of ‘Tires’ season 3. (Netflix) Tires is rolling into season 4. Netflix has renewed the comedy series for a fourth season. The show is co-created and co-written by its star Shane…
Jury finds Duane Davis guilty in murder of Tupac Shakur
Duane “Keffe D” Davis, charged in the fatal 1996 shooting of rapper Tupac Shakur, is led into the courtroom during his arraignment at the Regional Justice Center, Oct. 4, 2023, in Las Vegas. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal/Tribune News…
Lionel Richie checks himself into hospital out of abundance of caution, source says
Lionel Richie on ‘American Idol’ (Disney/Brian Bowen Smith) Singer Lionel Richie has checked himself into a hospital out of an abundance of caution after headlining a summer concert over the weekend, ABC News has learned from a source close…
SCOTUS greenlights White House ballroom construction
(WASHINGTON) — The Supreme Court, in an unsigned opinion out Monday, has formally granted the Trump administration’s request to move forward with construction of the White House East Wing ballroom project as litigation continues, all but…
Survivors of deadly Grand Canyon flash flood say they ran for their lives
Gabriel Bergemann speaks about his horrific race to safety during a flash flood at the Grand Canyon in Arizona, Aug. 29, 2026. (ABC News) (NEW YORK) — Survivors of a deadly flash flood that swept through the floor of the Grand Canyon over the…
Dolly Parton to be remembered at Dollyfest concerts in Nashville, London
Dolly Parton performs at Bournemouth International Centre, Sept. 6, 2011, in Bournemouth, England. (Harry Herd/WireImage via Getty Images) Country music legend Dolly Parton will be remembered at two Dollyfest concerts in 2027, her estate announced…
At least 2 dead in Grand Canyon flash flooding as urgent search for missing continues
Flash flood threat for Monday, Aug. 31, 2026. (ABC News) (NEW YORK) — Rescuers are bracing for more treacherous weather at the Grand Canyon Monday as authorities confirmed another body had been recovered amid a search for 14 people who “may be…
Trump asks Supreme Court to allow immediate firing of 29 transgender military service members
The United States Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. (STOCK PHOTO/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — Calling it a matter of “exceptional importance,” the Trump administration has filed an urgent appeal with the Supreme Court seeking the…