Congo Ebola death toll tops 2,000 in fastest spreading outbreak on record
11 Aug 5:01 am EDT - CBS News
At least 2,000 people have died among the confirmed cases in Congo's Ebola outbreak that is the fastest spreading on record, according to the latest government data..

Trump demands Iran pay compensation following new conditions for reopening strait
11 Aug 4:55 am EDT - CBS News
President Trump signaled he would be piling economic pressure on Iran as the stalemate continued and Tehran laid out new conditions to reopen the Strait of Hormuz..

FBI teams with the NCAA to help athletes avoid sexual exploitation
10 Aug 6:28 pm EDT - ABC News
The FBI is teaming with the NCAA to start a program to combat sexual exploitation of college athletes whose private images are increasingly found and targeted online in an era when they use their name, image and likeness to enhance their own marketability.

Pentagon official asks Asian allies to invest more in defense to deter aggression
10 Aug 10:55 pm EDT - ABC News
A Pentagon official has urged Asian allies to invest more in their defense to deter regional aggression.

Vietnam's VinSpace signs deal with SpaceX to launch its first satellites in 2027
11 Aug 4:04 am EDT - ABC News
The Vietnamese aerospace company VinSpace has signed a contract with SpaceX to launch its first satellites in 2027, marking a big step in Vietnam’s efforts to develop its space industry.

Live updates: Death toll rises to 132 following 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Colombia - CNN

Contradicting public statements, Trump took secret flight from Turkey amid Iranian threat - The Washington Post

Jackie, the California bald eagle who became an internet sensation, dies after illness - AP News

Trump demands compensation from Iran as talks on Strait of Hormuz continue - Al Jazeera

Trump signs executive order to split up MMR vaccine - Axios

Wisconsin and Minnesota primaries next to feature clashes between progressive and establishment Democrats - PBS Wisconsin

Judge deals blow to Mamdani plan to tax second homes - The Hill

'Common sense against crazy': Trump-backed candidate sounds alarm on socialist Hong in Wisconsin race - Fox News