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8/31: CBS Evening News

August 31, 2026 • CBS News

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A major flood caused deaths in the Grand Canyon area. Officials also issued a tropical storm warning for parts of Texas and Louisiana.

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A deadly flood occurred in the Grand Canyon region.
The flood caused loss of life.
A tropical storm warning was issued.
The warning covers coastal areas of Texas and Louisiana.
Authorities are monitoring the tropical storm closely.
The flood and storm warnings happened on the same day.
The news report was from the CBS Evening News on August 31.

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Descendants of enslaved potter David Drake work to reclaim ancestor's art

August 31, 2026 • PBS NewsHour

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Descendants of David Drake, an enslaved potter, have identified their family connection to him and started a project to reclaim his artwork. Their work helps reconnect them to their family history and raises questions about who owns art made by enslaved people.

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David Drake was an enslaved potter known for his work.
His descendants have traced their family history back to him.
They are working to reclaim the artwork he created.
This effort helps them reconnect with their ancestor’s legacy.
Their project also brings attention to issues about art ownership.
The discussion includes questions about returning art to families of enslaved creators.
The story was featured in an arts and culture series called CANVAS.
Geoff Bennett spoke with Pauline Baker and Yaba Baker, descendants of David Drake.

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Watch: Why is the US-Venezuela oil deal so controversial?

August 31, 2026 • BBC Top Stories

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President Donald Trump announced a new agreement between the United States and Venezuela to access over 65 billion barrels of Venezuela's proven oil reserves. He said this deal could more than double U.S. oil reserves and help lower gas prices for Americans. The deal has drawn attention and raised concerns among some critics.

Key Facts

The U.S. and Venezuela have reached an oil deal involving 65 billion barrels of oil reserves.
President Trump shared this news publicly and highlighted benefits like increased U.S. oil reserves.
The deal could more than double America’s current oil reserves.
One expected result is a decrease in gas prices across the United States.
Critics have expressed concerns about the deal, though the article does not specify their reasons.
Venezuela holds some of the largest proven oil reserves in the world.
The agreement marks a significant shift given past tense relations between the U.S. and Venezuela.

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Tandem bicycle club in Ecuador’s capital leads blind riders to new adventures

August 31, 2026 • AP News

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In Quito, Ecuador, a group called Ciegocleta helps blind people ride bicycles using tandem bikes, which have two seats and two sets of pedals. Volunteers steer the bikes while blind riders pedal, allowing them to enjoy new adventures and outdoor activities.

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Ciegocleta is a bicycle club in Quito that started 19 years ago.
The club uses tandem bikes to let visually impaired people cycle with volunteers who can see.
Franklin Ochoa, a blind man, recently completed a 1,000 km (620 mile) bike ride across Ecuador with Ciegocleta.
The group teaches safety tips before rides and volunteers sometimes cover their eyes to understand blindness better.
Around 150 members belong to Ciegocleta, but about 30 ride each Sunday.
Ximena Lozano, a blind psychologist, has been with the club for 14 years and says it helps her experience freedom outside.
Approximately 56,000 people in Ecuador are visually impaired.
While blind people have improved work opportunities, sports inclusion still needs progress in Ecuador.

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Panda Diplomacy: A Mayor’s Quest To Bring Pandas From China To Hawaiʻi

August 31, 2026 • AP News

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Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi traveled to China to begin discussions about bringing giant pandas to the Honolulu Zoo. This process involves high-level Chinese approval, including from President Xi Jinping, and requires a significant annual fee and diplomatic cooperation between the U.S. and China.

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Mayor Blangiardi traveled to China with his wife for 10 days to meet Chinese officials about getting pandas for Honolulu Zoo.
The trip cost about $30,000, covered by taxpayers.
Bringing pandas from China involves a lease agreement and approval from Chinese President Xi Jinping.
The annual fee to host pandas is expected to be at least $1 million.
Pandas are important diplomatic symbols and represent China internationally.
Only two zoos in the U.S. currently have giant pandas.
Honolulu Zoo hopes pandas will increase visitors and help improve the zoo.
Honolulu must prove it can care for pandas well and maintain good U.S.-China relations for success.

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Hiker, 91, becomes oldest person to complete grueling Appalachian Trail

August 31, 2026 • Guardian US

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Dale Sanders, a 91-year-old hiker from Tennessee, has become the oldest person to complete the entire Appalachian Trail, a hiking route over 2,000 miles long from Georgia to Maine. Despite falling many times and facing injuries, he finished his journey after starting it in September 2025.

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The Appalachian Trail is about 2,193 miles long and runs from Springer Mountain, Georgia, to Mount Katahdin, Maine.
Sanders started his hike on September 6, 2025, in West Virginia and finished in Maine in 2026, completing the trail within a year.
He fell 71 times during the hike, with one fall close to the end that nearly stopped him.
Sanders was hospitalized briefly for a pinched nerve but resumed hiking after recovery.
He first set the record for the oldest person to finish the trail at age 82 in 2017.
His friend, MJ Eberhart, broke the record at age 83, but Sanders reclaimed it at 91.
Sanders draws encouragement from fans on social media and “trail angels” who provide support during the hike.
He also holds the record as the oldest person to paddle the full length of the Mississippi River, which he completed at age 87.

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JERUSALEM DAILY: JOURNALISTS ATTACKED

August 31, 2026 • Al Jazeera

Summary

Reports say that Israeli attacks have targeted Palestinians and a news team from NBC in the West Bank. In Gaza, a 3-year-old child died in an Israeli airstrike, and a political figure named Ben-Gvir shared an AI video showing Palestinian detainees.

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Attacks occurred against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.
An NBC news crew was also targeted during these events.
A 3-year-old child was killed by an Israeli airstrike in Gaza.
Ben-Gvir released a video created using artificial intelligence (AI).
The AI video showed Palestinian detainees.
The situation is part of ongoing tensions in the region.
A journalist from Al Jazeera, Marah Rayan, reported these updates.

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Orangutans in danger as wildfires blaze through Borneo

August 31, 2026 • BBC World

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Wildfires in Borneo and Sumatra are destroying the homes of many orangutans and threatening their survival. Rescue groups are helping injured orangutans by moving them to care centers for treatment before releasing them back into the wild.

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Wildfires are burning across six provinces in Borneo and Sumatra islands in Indonesia.
The fires damage the natural habitat of hundreds of orangutans.
The fires leave orangutans without enough food or water.
A weak orangutan was found in Ketapang, West Kalimantan, on Borneo island.
The wildlife foundation YIARI is caring for injured orangutans and plans to release them after recovery.
Indonesian authorities have increased efforts to control the smoke and wildfires.
The situation for orangutans is described as critical due to the fires.

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How intense rains in the Grand Canyon turned into a deadly disaster

August 31, 2026 • Guardian World

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A deadly flash flood occurred in the Grand Canyon caused by heavy rains combined with factors like drought, wildfire damage, and warming ocean temperatures. At least two people died and 15 remain missing after water and debris rushed through the Bright Angel Creek area, a popular tourist spot.

Key Facts

The flood happened over a weekend and affected Bright Angel Creek in the Grand Canyon.
Two people died and 15 are missing following the flood.
The flood was worsened by a mix of climate factors: drought, wildfires, and warming Pacific Ocean waters.
The area had been affected by the Dragon Bravo wildfire that burned nearly 150,000 acres in July 2025.
Burn scars from wildfires cause runoff to flow faster because the ground loses vegetation.
Federal assessments warned that post-fire risks and runoff could increase debris flows by two to eight times upstream from Phantom Creek.
The Grand Canyon’s steep terrain channels water quickly, making flash floods especially dangerous during the monsoon season (June to September).
Scientists say climate change leads to “compound extremes,” where multiple extreme weather effects happen together, increasing disaster risks.

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Lionel Richie checks himself into hospital out of abundance of caution: Source

August 31, 2026 • ABC News

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Singer Lionel Richie has gone to the hospital as a safety measure after his recent concert performances. This follows earlier incidents where he felt dizzy on stage and postponed some shows to rest.

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Lionel Richie checked into a hospital out of caution after a summer concert in St. Louis.
He had experienced dizziness during the opening night of his tour on June 24 in Minnesota.
Richie performed while sitting down at several shows due to his health issues.
He postponed two shows after being advised by doctors to rest.
Richie returned to performing on June 30 with Earth, Wind & Fire in Pittsburgh.
On July 4, he thanked fans for their support and said he was doing well.
Richie plans to perform at the Wynn in Las Vegas in October and November.
His tour began in June and includes rescheduled dates.

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Colombia's president says soldiers killed a key dissident leader

August 31, 2026 • PBS NewsHour

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Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella announced that soldiers killed a key leader of armed dissident groups from the old FARC rebel movement in the southwest region. The leader, known as "Felipe" or "Arcadio," was involved in attacks using drones and explosives. The government plans to continue military actions against these illegal armed groups.

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The killed leader was part of a dissident FARC faction that refused to join the 2016 peace deal.
He was responsible for attacks on police stations and military units using explosives and drones.
President de la Espriella posted a video showing a body bag near weapons seized.
The dissident faction is led by a man called "Iván Mordisco."
The president warned that those who do not surrender will be killed.
Recently, another suspected drug-trafficker and FARC dissident associate, Emilio José Cordero Sierra ("Fantasma"), was captured.
De la Espriella ended the previous government’s peace process on extraditions and approved handing over five suspects to the U.S.
The government's approach is more forceful toward armed groups compared to the former administration.

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Trump calls Iran conflict a "relatively little war for us" after first strike exchanges in weeks

August 31, 2026 • CBS News

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President Donald Trump described the ongoing conflict involving Iran as a "relatively little war for us" after recent exchanges of attacks. The fighting in Iran has resumed after more than a month, continuing a conflict that has lasted about six months without a clear end.

Key Facts

Recent hostilities have started again in Iran after a pause of over a month.
The conflict has been ongoing for approximately six months.
President Donald Trump referred to the conflict as a "relatively little war for us."
The situation involves exchanges of attacks, indicating active fighting.
There is no clear timeline or resolution expected soon for the conflict.
CBS News reporters Weijia Jiang and Aaron MacLean covered the developments.
The news was shared through CBS News and its digital platforms.

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Boy, 16, charged with murder and attempted murder

August 31, 2026 • BBC Top Stories

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A 16-year-old boy has been charged with murder and attempted murder after an attack at a house in Dungannon, Northern Ireland. The victim, a 61-year-old man, died, while his daughter and wife were injured in the incident.

Key Facts

The incident happened at a property on Lisnahull Road, Dungannon.
The 61-year-old man was found dead at the scene.
The man's eight-year-old daughter was injured.
The man's 48-year-old wife also suffered injuries that are not life-threatening.
The 16-year-old boy faces charges of murder, attempted murder, and making threats to kill.
The boy is scheduled to appear in Omagh Magistrates' Court on Tuesday.
The attack occurred on Saturday morning.
The case is being handled in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland.

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Man dies near Notting Hill Carnival after entering canal

August 31, 2026 • BBC Top Stories

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A man in his 20s died near the Notting Hill Carnival in London after police tried to stop him. He ran away, entered a canal, was pulled out by officers and bystanders, but later died in the hospital.

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The incident happened near Meanwhile Gardens, close to the Notting Hill Carnival.
Police tried to stop the man around 3:19 PM but he fled on foot.
The man entered the canal, and both police and public members rescued him.
CPR was started immediately, and paramedics took him to a central London hospital.
The man was pronounced dead at 4:43 PM.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct will investigate because the death involved police contact.
The Notting Hill Carnival had 315 arrests on that Monday, totaling 560 arrests over the event.
There were two knife assaults during the festival but none caused life-threatening injuries.

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Hundreds attend funeral in Haiti for 4 victims of brutal gang attack that killed 47

August 31, 2026 • PBS NewsHour

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Hundreds of people attended a funeral near Haiti’s capital for four victims of a gang attack that killed 47 people and kidnapped more than 50 others. The attack happened on August 23 in the community of Kenscoff and involved heavily armed gangs, causing widespread fear and protests against the police for not stopping the violence.

Key Facts

The gang attack occurred on August 23 in Kenscoff, near Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince.
At least 47 people were killed, and over 50 were kidnapped during the attack.
The gang used violence to force people out of a church before killing many of them.
Survivors and community members organized protests blaming police for failing to prevent the attack.
Armed gangs control about 70% of Port-au-Prince and other parts of Haiti.
More than 1.5 million people have been displaced by gang violence in Haiti this year.
Some hostages, including children and women, were later released after community and UNICEF intervention.
The U.N. and Pope Leo XIV condemned the attack and called for safety and the release of remaining hostages.

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Poland opens terror probe into fire at drone factory

August 31, 2026 • Al Jazeera

Summary

Poland has started a terrorism investigation after a fire broke out at a factory that makes drone parts used by the Polish and Ukrainian militaries. Authorities suspect the fire was deliberately set and possibly linked to foreign intelligence, amid ongoing tensions with Russia over the Ukraine conflict.

Key Facts

The fire happened at WB Electronics, a factory south of Warsaw, shortly after midnight.
WB Electronics produces important drone components for Poland and Ukraine.
The investigation focuses on whether a foreign intelligence service caused the fire using flammable devices.
Poland’s Internal Security Agency and police are working together on the case.
No detailed information has been shared publicly due to the sensitive nature of the probe.
Similar sabotage incidents in Europe are suspected to be connected to Russia’s efforts against Ukraine supporters.
Poland has increased its military spending and security measures over fears of Russian attacks.
WB Electronics is one of Poland’s largest private defense firms, making drones, munitions, and military communication equipment.

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Flash flooding causes major damage to the Grand Canyon’s critical water pipeline

August 31, 2026 • AP News

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Flash flooding over the weekend badly damaged the main water pipeline that supplies water to millions of visitors at the Grand Canyon. The pipeline, which has broken many times before, now requires complex repairs, and water use on the South Rim is being limited to protect remaining supplies.

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Flash floods caused major damage to about 40% of the Grand Canyon’s main water pipeline.
The damaged pipeline supplies water to millions of visitors and year-round residents.
The pipeline is 12.5 miles (20 kilometers) long and crosses difficult terrain, making repairs hard.
The pipeline has broken more than 85 times since 2010.
A costly $200 million repair and replacement project started in 2023 before the floods.
Floods killed at least two people, left more than a dozen missing, and led to evacuations of more than 60 people.
Water use is now restricted at the South Rim, with requests for short showers and selective toilet flushing.
The upgrade project changed pipeline materials to balance weight and durability and included building helicopter pads and water treatment facilities.

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Putin and Xi affirm strategic alliance amid ‘unpredictable’ world

August 31, 2026 • Al Jazeera

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Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin met at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Kyrgyzstan to confirm their strong alliance amid global uncertainty. They discussed growing cooperation between their countries, economic ties, and the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Key Facts

Xi and Putin met at the SCO summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
They reaffirmed their strategic partnership despite global unpredictability.
Russia's economy is increasingly dependent on China due to Western sanctions from the Ukraine war.
Xi said China is not providing material support to Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed the Ukraine conflict and expressed interest in peace efforts.
The SCO summit marks its 25th anniversary and includes members like Iran, India, Pakistan, and dialogue partners like Turkey.
Iran and Russia have strengthened military and economic ties, with Iran supplying drones to Russia.
The United States, led by President Donald Trump, has warned against Russia and China arming Iran.

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News live: capital city house prices fall below $1m; Penny Wong has ‘grave concerns’ for missing Australians in Nepal

August 31, 2026 • Guardian World

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The Australian government is sending aid to Nepal following severe floods that have killed over 930 people and left more than 4,400 missing. Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong expressed serious concern for the 43 Australians still unaccounted for and outlined ongoing search efforts and aid support.

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Nepal experienced flash floods on the Nepal-Tibet border causing over 930 deaths and more than 4,400 people missing.
Forty-three Australians are missing due to the floods, with nine last seen on the Chinese side of the border.
The Australian government has provided $8 million in aid and is matching $2 million raised by citizens.
An RAAF flight with shelter kits, solar lights, and hygiene supplies will deliver aid to the affected area.
Australia is working with Nepal and China to assist search and recovery operations.
Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong described the situation for missing Australians as difficult and distressing.
More aid shipments are planned as part of ongoing support efforts following the disaster.

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Remote Grand Canyon lodge hit by deadly flash flood boasts fabled history

August 31, 2026 • Guardian World

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A deadly flash flood hit Phantom Ranch, a remote lodge at the bottom of Arizona’s Grand Canyon, causing two deaths and leaving at least 15 people missing. Over 60 people were evacuated by helicopter after the flood, which swept through the area along Bright Angel Creek.

Key Facts

Phantom Ranch is the only lodge located at the bottom of the Grand Canyon.
The flash flood occurred on Saturday afternoon, along Bright Angel Creek.
Two people died, and at least 15 are still missing following the flood.
More than 60 people were airlifted out from the ranch and nearby North Kaibab Trail.
The ranch has been a refuge for hikers and boaters since it opened in 1922.
The area is known for risks like heat, thirst, and sudden flash floods.
The National Park Service had warned of an increased risk of flash floods in the area after a wildfire last year.
Phantom Ranch is located over a mile below the canyon rim and is not visible from the main tourist areas.

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