August 17 Pence says Trump needs to bring the 'hammer' down on Putin with immediate new sanctions Mike Pence calls for Donald Trump to demand secondary sanctions on Russia after Alaska summit shifts focus from Ukraine ceasefire to broader peace deal.
August 17 Two vacationers drown at Carnival's new Bahamas private destination Carnival confirms reports two drowning deaths at Celebration Key less than a month after the $600 million private island destination opened to customers.
August 17 Grassroots push for freedom grows in Gaza as Hamas tightens its deadly grip As Israel expands operations in the enclave, Gazans increasingly voice defiance against Hamas, with dissenters risking their lives to demand freedom from the group’s grip.
August 17 Scottish grandmother's case dropped after arrest for holding sign in abortion buffer zone Scottish grandmother Rose Docherty's case was dismissed after her arrest for a sign offering conversation within 200 meters of Glasgow abortion facility.
August 17 Queen Elizabeth's personal wardrobe choices to debut in major palace exhibition Queen Elizabeth II's wardrobe will take center stage in a comprehensive Buckingham Palace exhibition featuring over 200 items spanning her life from childhood to monarchy.
August 17 Cuban-born businessman enters NYC mayoral race, calls himself 'polar opposite' of Mamdani Manhattan businessman Joseph Hernandez launched an independent NYC mayoral campaign, promising to hire 10,000 police officers and convert unused office space into housing.
August 17 Putin demands control of key Ukrainian territory in exchange for peace: European diplomat President Donald Trump supports Russian leader Vladimir Putin's proposal for Moscow to take full control of the Donbas and freeze the front lines elsewhere for a deal with Ukraine.
August 17 South Korea's move to lower tensions with Kim Jong Un threatens 400,000 Christians A move to lower tensions with Kim Jong Un's hermit kingdom has led to vital radio broadcasts of Christian material being cut off from the people who need it most.
August 16 Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears: You cannot do socialism right Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears shares about her immigration story from Jamaica, the NYC mayor's race, her gubernatorial run and more on 'My View.'
August 16 Thousands of pro-Palestine demonstrators rally in New York Thousands of pro-Palestine demonstrators gathered in Manhattan on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025 carrying signs, chanting and waving Palestinian flags. (Freedom News TV)