Some parts of Indiana received more than 11 inches of rainfall over three days, beginning Aug. 11, causing record floods. Several suburbs of Indianapolis also underwater.
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On August 17, 2026, the dominant story was President Trump's threat to bomb Oman if it interfered with Iran negotiations, as the 60-day US-Iran window expired. The morning began with coverage of Trump's order to reduce military exercises with South Korea, but by afternoon the focus shifted to his profanity-laced warning to Oman and the stalled talks. The death of actress Hayden Panettiere at 36 received widespread coverage throughout the day, with new details from 911 calls and autopsy findings. In the evening, Trump declared the Strait of Hormuz US territory, escalating tensions. Other stories included the Supreme Court rejecting Trump's appeal in the E. Jean Carroll case and the release of FBI files on Eric Swalwell.