Newser Story Index from August, 2026

Welcome to the Newser Story Index. Here you find stories written by Newser writers and editors, assembled with supporting photos and videos from the files of the news story.

'X Factor' in Iowa's Tight Races: Cancer Rates
US Unveils 'Operation Economic Outcast'
Louisiana Girl, 8, Dies From Brain-Eating Amoeba
Wartime First: Autonomous Drone Kills Civilians
49ers Owner Arrested on Prostitution Charge
Lightning Strike Kills Florida Mom, Toddler
Prince Harry Has One Less Volunteer Job
Suspect in Oregon Mass Killing Found Dead
California May See Highest Sea Levels Ever This Year
Abbott Says Data Centers 'Dug Their Own Grave'
Most Canadians Back Move to Walk Away From US Talks
'Hand of God' Ball Fetches Millions
Ontario Premier: Reagan Would Be 'Spinning Around in His Grave'
Emergency Landing Rattles Beachgoers
High School Football Player Dies After Game
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Swings to All-Time No. 6
Trump Adds More Tariffs, Lays Into Canada Again
Shark Attack Survivor: An 'Army' Helped Save Me
Bret Michaels Came Back— for One Night
After Traffic Stop, Phoenix Cops End Up in Own Jail
Editorial: A 'Dumb' Trade War Just 'Got Dumber'
Border Patrol Detains Father of USS Lincoln Sailor
Pentagon: New Strike in Pacific Kills 2 More 'Narco-Terrorists'
Op-Ed: Today's Weed Is Too Potent for Teens
Deputy Convicted of Killing Sonya Massey Dies at 32
WaPo Columnist Fired Over Kirk Posts Has Her Job Back
Existing Bunker May Weaken Trump's Case for Ballroom
Mark Ruffalo Blasts 'Appalling' Allegation From Paramount
Don't Believe the Label: Toxic Chemicals Hide Inside
He May Be First to Sign NFL Deal, Return to College
Melissa Gilbert on Panettiere Death: 'Something Is Very Very Wrong'
Alaska Senate Race Just Got More Dan Sullivan-y
Bessent: It Will Be Biggest Financial Onslaught in History
Man Allegedly Crushes Co-Worker's Head on the Job
Out-of-Control Reno Wildfire Was Human-Caused
Shelley Fabares, Star of Coach and Donna Reed , Dies at 82
Cops Investigate Quintuple Homicide Outside Portland
Nearly 2 Weeks After Indiana Storms, Power Is Still Out
Our Power Grid Is Surprisingly Vulnerable
Iranian Official Urges 'Economic Jihad' Ahead of US Measures
After Guinea Pig Sanctuary Burned, She Built It Back Up
Zelensky: Fired Defense Chief Was Wrong About Elections
Surprisingly Effective Gauge of America's Mood: Ice Sales
Researchers Now Understand Why Astronauts Can't 'Go'
Trumps Lap Grand Prix Track
Best Nations for Expats to Live
World Cup's 'Viking' Changes Look That Made Him a Hit in US
He Chased Perfect Sleep, Settled on 'Pretty Good'
These US Airports Have the Best Bathrooms
Spider-Man Maintains Its Perch
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