Surrogate gives birth in Texas after refusing abortion sought by biological parents
Surrogate McKenna West gave birth in Dallas after refusing an abortion sought by the baby’s biological parents; a court order now governs his care.
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Single Illinois ticket wins $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot
A single Powerball ticket sold in Quincy, Illinois won the $1.04 billion jackpot, the eighth-largest prize in the game’s history.
Crowley edges Hong in tight Wisconsin Democratic governor primary
David Crowley narrowly beat progressive Francesca Hong in Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for governor, setting up a race against Republican Tom Tiffany.
Iger and Kushner to buy Lakers for $12.5 billion, just a year after Mark Walter’s purchase
Bob Iger and Josh Kushner are buying the Los Angeles Lakers from Mark Walter for $12.5 billion, a record price, just a year after his purchase.
Darline Graham, Ralph Norman advance to runoff in South Carolina GOP Senate primary
Sen. Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman advanced to an Aug. 25 runoff in South Carolina’s GOP Senate primary after Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death.
Iran keeps Strait of Hormuz shut as Trump demands reparations, oil prices rise
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz stays closed until U.S. demands are met, as Trump seeks reparations and oil prices climb above $83 a barrel.
Murdaugh’s Lawyers Seek Dismissal of Murder Case, Citing Alleged Fabricated Evidence
Alex Murdaugh’s lawyers seek dismissal of murder charges, alleging a SLED agent fabricated evidence, ahead of his retrial after a jury-tampering reversal.
7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Kills at Least 20 in Western Colombia
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit western Colombia, killing at least 20 people, collapsing buildings in Cali, Pereira and Manizales, and triggering evacuations.
AOC documents egg-freezing process, citing cost and personal control
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is documenting her egg-freezing process on social media, revealing it costs her at least $8,000 with no insurance coverage.
Rolling Stone profile spotlights Hasan Piker’s China praise and Hamas-Israel remarks
A Rolling Stone profile revisits streamer Hasan Piker’s praise for China and Mao and his stance that Hamas is better than Israel, plus his mother’s reaction.