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Breaking Stories (US)

• South Korea says US cancelled joint marine drills over force constraints from Iran war

  The cancellation follows US President Donald Trump's order last week to scale down the separate annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises, cutting the joint drills from 11 days to five.

  Euronews.com
• Deshaun Watson hasn’t taken accountability for any of this mess. Why would he start now?

  Deshaun Watson blamed Browns fans for booing him, again dodging accountability. Here's why that is no surprise.

  The New York Times
• US military says strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat kills two

  US Southern Command says Sunday’s strike targeted vessel operating along established narco-trafficking routes.

  Al Jazeera
• 'Half my business will be gone' - firms in Canada and US fear trade war

  Business owners in both countries are navigating uncertainty and worry as the tit-for-tat import taxes ratchet up.

  BBC
• Freedom 250 Grand Prix : NPR

  IndyCar drivers zoomed past some of the nation's most famous landmarks this weekend. They faced novel challenges on an unconventional route.

  NPR
• California AG Cancels Paramount Settlement Talks Over WBD Deal

  California Attorney General Rob Bonta has canceled planned settlement talks with Paramount, accusing

  Variety
• Ranking all 138 college football FBS teams heading into 2026 season

  The college football season starts in less than a week. Where do the teams stack up? Our NCAA Re-Rank 1-138 orders everyone from top to bottom.

  USA Today
• What we learned from NFL preseason games: Geno Smith shined, Deshaun Watson didn’t

  Backup (and some starting) quarterbacks were in the spotlight, and not all of them impressed in the second full weekend of preseason games.

  The New York Times
• Deshaun Watson’s Reaction to Fans Booing Him Likely Leaves Browns With Two Choices

  Cleveland coach Todd Monken is expected to announce a starting QB on Monday and said Watson’s comments wouldn’t factor into his decision.

  Sports Illustrated
• Social Security checks go out August 26. Will you get paid?

  Millions of Social Security recipients will get payments August 26. Here's who qualifies and when future checks are scheduled.

  USA Today