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Philadelphia man indicted in mosque arson case, DOJ says

Vincent Lang, 60, of Philadelphia, was charged by indictment with two federal offenses in connection with an alleged arson fire last month at the Northeast Philadelphia Islamic Center, according to the Department of Justice.

August 10, 2026
Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate Abdul El-Sayed Speaks at a General Election Kickoff Rally for Michigan Demcrats at Renaissance High School Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

El-Sayed calls for Democratic unity as Michigan Senate race heats up

Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed shifted into general-election mode Sunday, emphasizing party unity after a bruising primary victory over Rep. Haley Stevens that exposed deep rifts between the Democratic establishment and its progressive wing.

August 9, 2026
A woman walks by a Cornell University sign on the Ivy League school's campus in Ithaca, New York, on Jan. 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey) **FILE**

Cornell bans bear butchering in dorm kitchens after 2025 uproar

Cornell University has formally banned students from butchering wild game in shared dormitory kitchens, closing the loop on a controversy that began last fall when two students carried a dead black bear into a residence hall to skin it.

August 8, 2026
Taylor Swift attends the 55th annual Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala at the Marriott Marquis Hotel on Thursday, June 11, 2026, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

Taylor Swift song loses audio on Trump TikTok video

A TikTok video posted by President Trump's campaign account has lost its audio track after featuring Taylor Swift's song "August" in a clip celebrating his presidency. Neither Swift's representatives nor the Trump campaign has said what caused the removal.

August 8, 2026
Miss District of Columbia USA Kara McCullough, center, reacts with fellow contestants after she was crowned the new Miss USA during the Miss USA contest Sunday, May 14, 2017, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Ex-Miss North Carolina says Christian faith cost her the crown

Former Miss North Carolina USA Brittany Boltinhouse says she believes her conservative Christian faith and political views played a role in the pageant organization's decision to strip her of the title just weeks before she was set to compete nationally. Boltinhouse said, "I think and believe that my title was ripped from me because of my beliefs." She described herself as a proud member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and a supporter of President Trump, though she said she does not know for certain whether her political stance factored into the decision.

August 8, 2026
Gas prices are displayed at a Sinclair gas station along Interstate 70, Thursday, July 23, 2026, in Golden, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Gas prices won’t drop until this happens, Trump says

Gas prices are still 36% higher than before the U.S.-Iran war started. Here's when President Trump says relief could finally come -- and why he's vowing to prosecute anyone who leaked claims the military is running low on ammunition.

August 7, 2026
Comedian Jeff Dye reacts before the ceremonial first pitch prior to a baseball game between the San Francisco Giants and the Philadelphia Phillies, Monday, April 14, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Comedian Jeff Dye blasts comic for scrawling insult on his Tesla

Comedian Jeff Dye said he caught fellow stand-up performer Laura Kightlinger scrawling an insult across his Tesla's windshield after the two performed on the same comedy show, and he says the moment was caught on his car's built-in security cameras.

August 7, 2026