August 6, 2026 Bill Belichick announces son Steve is on medical leave from North Carolina football program Bill Belichick announced Steve Belichick is on medical leave as UNC's defensive coordinator absence adds to a turbulent offseason in Chapel Hill.
August 6, 2026 Ken Paxton addresses James Talarico’s lead in critical Texas Senate race Republican Senate candidate and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton addresses his Democratic opponent’s current lead in the race and his plan to get his message to voters.
August 6, 2026 Luigi Mangione wins bid to ditch jail clothes for polished look at upcoming hearing in CEO slaying case Luigi Mangione's defense asked a federal judge to let him wear civilian clothes at his Aug. 11 court appearance in the UnitedHealthcare CEO assassination case.
August 6, 2026 Sanders' answer when asked if he will endorse socialist Hong in Wisconsin sparks instant mockery: 'Says a lot' Bernie Sanders says he won't endorse DSA member Francesca Hong's Wisconsin governor bid, sparking mockery given his support for other candidates.
August 6, 2026 Miss North Carolina USA loses crown after organizer condemns 'racism, homophobia, transphobia' Brittany Boltinhouse lost her Miss North Carolina USA crown weeks before the national pageant over conduct the organization says violated its standards.
August 6, 2026 Masked helmeted prowler stalks Massachusetts mansion before slipping into woods in wealthy town: ‘It’s creepy’ Surveillance video captures a masked man in a bicycle helmet prowling private property in Weston, Massachusetts, around 3 a.m. with a flashlight.
August 6, 2026 Unearthed paper exposes Dem House hopeful's 'insane' proposal for meeting climate goals Manny Rutinel's resurfaced paper argued governments should incentivize ranchers to transition to plant-based farming in Colorado's top cattle district.
August 6, 2026 Mom of slain Citadel cadet says son was 'such a light' as expert flags cellphones as potential motive break Dustin Rose's cellphone may reveal why he and Samson Campbell were killed in DeLand, Florida, as a former homicide detective explains the forensic audit.
August 6, 2026 Eyewitness describes suspicious encounter that helped launch Washington wildfire arson probe A Washington grandfather says he spotted a stranger bent over near railroad tracks minutes before smoke erupted and the Old Trails Fire ignited.
August 6, 2026 Eric Adams battles tense crowd as Wisconsin audience erupts over AI data center proposal Eric Adams was bombarded with boos and told he belongs "in prison" as he pitched a Wisconsin crowd on a controversial AI data center proposal.