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AMERICANALMANAC (Ken Jacobs) - Lindsay Clancy's psychiatrist never saw her in person before she killed her three children, defense argues at murder trial Tue Aug 11 21:00:00 2026

Defense attorneys hammered Lindsay Clancy's psychiatrist over video-only appointments, limited experience, and medication choices in the months before the Massachusetts mother strangled her three young children, raising sharp questions about whether anyone in her care team grasped how far she had fallen. Kevin Reddington, the defense attorney for the 35-year-old former labor and delivery nurse, […] The post Lindsay Clancy's psychiatrist never saw her in person before she killed her three children, defense argues at murder trial appeared first on American Almanac .

Defense attorneys hammered Lindsay Clancy's psychiatrist over video-only appointments, limited experience, and medication choices in the months before the Massachusetts mother strangled her three young children, raising sharp questions about whether anyone in her care team grasped how far she had fallen. Kevin Reddington, the defense attorney for the 35-year-old former labor and delivery nurse, spent much of Monday's proceedings at Plymouth County Superior Court in Plymouth, Massachusetts, pressing Dr. Jennifer Tufts on the quality of psychiatric care she provided from September 2022 through January 2023. Tufts treated Clancy exclusively through video appointments during that entire stretch. She never saw her patient in person, not once,…Open

AMERICANALMANAC (Alan Benson) - Pennsylvania Democrat's uncle and top donor spent decades advancing Beijing's interests Tue Aug 11 20:59:59 2026

Janelle Stelson, the Democratic candidate challenging Rep. Scott Perry in Pennsylvania's 10th Congressional District, has taken thousands of dollars from her own uncle, a New York businessman who spent his career cultivating ties to CCP-connected officials and urging the U.S. to "join forces" with Beijing. John W. Allen contributed $8,250 across Stelson's two congressional bids, […] The post Pennsylvania Democrat's uncle and top donor spent decades advancing Beijing's interests appeared first on American Almanac .

Janelle Stelson, the Democratic candidate challenging Rep. Scott Perry in Pennsylvania's 10th Congressional District, has taken thousands of dollars from her own uncle, a New York businessman who spent his career cultivating ties to CCP-connected officials and urging the U.S. to "join forces" with Beijing. John W. Allen contributed $8,250 across Stelson's two congressional bids, Federal Election Commission records show. He maxed out his donations during her failed 2024 campaign and kicked in another $1,150 for her current 2026 run. Stelson appears to be the only federal candidate Allen has ever backed financially, a striking detail given the breadth of his professional life in China-adjacent business and nonprofit circles. The family…Open

AMERICANALMANAC (Jack Newsome) - Reese Witherspoon's father back home after fall near Nashville pool sent him to hospital Tue Aug 11 20:59:58 2026

Dr. John Witherspoon, the 84-year-old father of actress Reese Witherspoon, is back home after a two-night hospital stay following a fall at his Nashville condo building, a scare that prompted the actress to issue a public statement reassuring fans. A resident at the luxury Nashville complex spotted Dr. Witherspoon face down on the concrete near […] The post Reese Witherspoon's father back home after fall near Nashville pool sent him to hospital appeared first on American Almanac .

Dr. John Witherspoon, the 84-year-old father of actress Reese Witherspoon, is back home after a two-night hospital stay following a fall at his Nashville condo building, a scare that prompted the actress to issue a public statement reassuring fans. A resident at the luxury Nashville complex spotted Dr. Witherspoon face down on the concrete near the building's pool on Friday and immediately alerted the doorman on duty, Page Six reported . The doorman and building manager rushed to the scene and rolled the retired ear, nose, and throat doctor onto his back. He blinked his eyes when they asked if he was OK. He was then rushed to the hospital, where he remained until Sunday before being released. Nashville Metro confirmed a medical incident…Open

AMERICANALMANAC (Alex Tanzer) - Sarah Ferguson reportedly spent the summer at a late ex-boyfriend's Swiss villa Tue Aug 11 20:59:58 2026

The former Duchess of York has barely been seen in public for months, and a veteran royal correspondent says she knows exactly where Sarah Ferguson has been hiding, at the Alpine retreat of a deceased Formula One mogul who may or may not have left her a penny. Richard Kay, the Daily Mail's senior editor-at-large, […] The post Sarah Ferguson reportedly spent the summer at a late ex-boyfriend's Swiss villa appeared first on American Almanac .

The former Duchess of York has barely been seen in public for months, and a veteran royal correspondent says she knows exactly where Sarah Ferguson has been hiding, at the Alpine retreat of a deceased Formula One mogul who may or may not have left her a penny. Richard Kay, the Daily Mail's senior editor-at-large, said on the outlet's Palace Confidential program that Ferguson has been spending time this summer at a villa in Verbier, Switzerland, owned by the late Paddy McNally. McNally, a Formula One hospitality mogul whose fortune has been estimated at roughly £600 million, died on July 22 at age 88 after a long illness. Ferguson and McNally go back more than four decades. She worked as a nanny to his two young sons in Verbier after his…Open

AMERICANALMANAC (Jonah Adams) - Rod Stewart postpones another concert after health scares pile up on farewell tour Tue Aug 11 20:59:57 2026

Rod Stewart's farewell tour hit another snag Sunday when the 81-year-old rocker postponed his Cincinnati show for an unspecified medical procedure, the latest in a string of cancellations that have dogged his "One Last Time" run. Riverbend Music Center announced the postponement just hours before Stewart and co-performer Richard Marx were set to take the […] The post Rod Stewart postpones another concert after health scares pile up on farewell tour appeared first on American Almanac .

Rod Stewart's farewell tour hit another snag Sunday when the 81-year-old rocker postponed his Cincinnati show for an unspecified medical procedure, the latest in a string of cancellations that have dogged his "One Last Time" run. Riverbend Music Center announced the postponement just hours before Stewart and co-performer Richard Marx were set to take the stage. The venue cited "an unforeseen but minor medical procedure that required prompt attention" but offered no details about what the procedure involved or when it took place. Fans who bought tickets will not need refunds. The venue said all previously purchased tickets would be honored for a rescheduled date, with more information expected Tuesday. Stewart's representatives did not…Open

AMERICANALMANAC (Ken Jacobs) - Ariana Grande spotted in New York after announcing retreat from public life Tue Aug 11 20:59:56 2026

Ariana Grande surfaced in New York City days after announcing plans to step away from public life amid relentless scrutiny over her weight, but the pressures that drove her decision show no sign of easing. The 33-year-old pop star and Oscar-nominated actress was photographed on Monday walking through the city wearing a black sweatshirt bearing […] The post Ariana Grande spotted in New York after announcing retreat from public life appeared first on American Almanac .

Ariana Grande surfaced in New York City days after announcing plans to step away from public life amid relentless scrutiny over her weight, but the pressures that drove her decision show no sign of easing. The 33-year-old pop star and Oscar-nominated actress was photographed on Monday walking through the city wearing a black sweatshirt bearing the title of her "Petal" album, loose-fitting blue jeans, and block-heeled ballet pumps. She carried an oversized polka-dot tote bag and Apple headphones, and at one point wore a white face mask before removing it. Walking behind her was Hale Grande, the husband of her brother Frankie, the Daily Mail reported . The brief outing marked Grande's first public appearance since her representatives…Open

YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - 8 finalists compete for scholarships in inaugural Patriot Games Tue Aug 11 20:58:42 2026

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President Trump heads to Ohio for the final day of the inaugural Patriot Games. NewsNation's Xavier Walton has the details on the games and what's on the line. MORE: https://www.newsnationnow.com/us-news/sports/trump-patriot-games-ohio/

YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - Source: Trump secretly swapped planes due to Iran threat Tue Aug 11 20:56:13 2026

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While leaving Turkey after the NATO summit, President Trump boarded Air Force One and then was secretly transported off the plane and into a catering van before boarding a military plane. The Washington Post reports the incident happened due to a threat from Iran.

YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - New surveillance video shows pursuit moments before fatal ICE shooting in Houston | MS NOW EXCLUSIVE Tue Aug 11 20:56:13 2026

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Exclusive surveillance video and witness accounts may shed new light on the Houston ICE shooting and death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo. A month after his death, Salgado Araujo’s family and community continue to demand answers as the federal government’s account remains under scrutiny.  MS NOW’s Rosa Flores tracks the critical minute before the fatal encounter, the chase, the unmarked SUVs, and the flashing lights that were turned on —then turned off — raising new questions about the training and tactics used by federal agents. MS NOW reached out to DHS for comment on this reporting and has not heard back.

THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - Airlines Disrupt ICE Efforts to Catch Visa Overstayers, Linked to 9/11 Terror Attacks. Tue Aug 11 20:52:08 2026

Major U.S. airlines are obstructing federal immigration enforcement efforts, raising concerns over national security as the 25th anniversary of 9/11 approaches.

PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Federal immigration enforcement at U.S. airports has intensified ahead of the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, prompting disputes between Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE ) and several major airlines over how arrests should be conducted. DETAIL: ICE reportedly averaged nearly three dozen airport arrests per day in July, including foreign nationals who had overstayed visas or received final deportation orders. Airlines such as Southwest and JetBlue have challenged aspects of the enforcement operations, with employees in some cases restricting agents’ access to boarding areas and passenger information. During a July 25 incident in Dallas, Southwest personnel reportedly refused to allow ICE…Open