# newsbreak (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover newsbreak. Page: Feed: --- ## [Man sentenced to probation after aiding in 'assisted suicide' death](https://www.liveaction.org/news/man-sentenced-probation-suicide-mother-law) _2026-08-22 · Bridget Sielicki · Live Action News_ He was sentenced to two years of probation and was ordered to donate to a "medical aid-in-dying charity" — one that helps people commit suicide. ## [Survivors of gender ideology describe how Planned Parenthood harmed them](https://www.liveaction.org/news/survivors-gender-ideology-planned-parenthood-harmed-them) _2026-08-22 · Sheena Rodriguez · Live Action News_ Detransitioners are exposing how sex-rejecting practices promoted and administered by Planned Parenthood and others continue to harm the vulnerable. ## [Advocates want more assisted suicide as Tasmania's rates skyrocket](https://www.liveaction.org/news/advocates-more-assisted-suicide-tasmania-rates-skyrocket) _2026-08-22 · Bridget Sielicki · Live Action News_ An independent review of the law is now occurring, though supporters are pushing for a further removal of "safeguards" surrounding 'voluntary assisted dying'. ## [Appeals Court Tosses $130,000 Verdict Against James O’Keefe](https://newsfactsnetwork.com/news/appeals-court-tosses-130000-verdict-against-james-okeefe/) _2026-08-22 · newsfactsnetwork · News Facts Network_ Washington, D.C. — A federal appeals court Friday overturned a $130,000 damages award against Project Veritas founder James O’Keefe and an undercover reporter stemming from a 2016 investigation targeting Democratic political consultants. The D.C. Circuit ruled that the damages improperly punished O’Keefe and reporter Alison Maass for publishing the “Rigging the Election” video before the 2016… ## [Trump nominates Dr. Heidi Overton to lead the FDA](https://www.liveaction.org/news/trump-nominates-heidi-overton-lead-fda) _2026-08-22 · Cassy Cooke · Live Action News_ Dr. Heidi Overton, a physician and White House aide, has been nominated by President Donald Trump to lead the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). ## [Mike Rogers Asks AIPAC to Stay Off Air in Michigan Senate Race](https://newsfactsnetwork.com/local-news/mike-rogers-asks-aipac-to-stay-off-air-in-michigan-senate-race/) _2026-08-22 · newsfactsnetwork · News Facts Network_ Detroit, Michigan — Republican Senate nominee Mike Rogers’ allies have asked AIPAC not to run advertisements supporting his campaign, reflecting concerns that the prominent pro-Israel group could become a liability in his closely watched race against Democrat Abdul El-Sayed. According to Axios, Rogers spoke last week with AIPAC chair Michael Tuchin. The following day, the organization shelved a… ## [Karoline Leavitt Joins Trump Super PAC After Leaving White House](https://newsfactsnetwork.com/news/karoline-leavitt-joins-trump-super-pac-after-leaving-white-house/) _2026-08-22 · newsfactsnetwork · News Facts Network_ Washington, D.C. — Outgoing White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will join the Trump-aligned MAGA Inc. super PAC after leaving the administration at the end of August, returning to an organization where she previously served as a spokesperson. Leavitt confirmed the move Friday while speaking with reporters before traveling with President Donald Trump to a campaign rally in Myrtle Beach,… ## [MAHA Activists Push Trump to Drop Coal Plans for AI Data Centers](https://newsfactsnetwork.com/news/maha-activists-push-trump-to-drop-coal-plans-for-ai-data-centers/) _2026-08-22 · newsfactsnetwork · News Facts Network_ Washington, D.C. — Nearly 200 activists aligned with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Make America Healthy Again movement are urging President Donald Trump to reconsider plans encouraging coal-fired power for the rapidly expanding artificial intelligence industry. In a letter sent Friday, the activists said they support maintaining U.S. leadership in AI but argued that growing electricity… ## [WATCH: Catherine and her baby survived seven forced abortion attempts](https://www.liveaction.org/news/catherine-baby-survived-seven-forced-abortion-attempts) _2026-08-21 · Cassy Cooke · Live Action News_ "The day after we returned home from spring break, he brought me breakfast in bed. That's the first domino that fell." ## ['I ended his life': Former KY cheerleader pleads guilty in death of newborn](https://www.liveaction.org/news/former-ky-cheerleader-pleads-guilty-death-newborn) _2026-08-21 · Kelli Keane · Live Action News_ As Live Action News previously reported, the child's autopsy revealed that he was born alive and that the cause of death was "asphyxia by undetermined means." ## [Never miss a game (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/VF4mmJGDoSqP) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Follow any team; get an hour and one-minute web and email reminders. ## [Website specifically markets American surrogates to Chinese citizens](https://www.liveaction.org/news/website-markets-american-surrogates-chinese-citizens) _2026-08-21 · Bridget Sielicki · Live Action News_ The situation is serious. Florida Sen. Rick Scott introduced a bill to prevent surrogacy contracts with people in a "foreign adversarial nation," like China. ## [Jeff Conner, Play It Again Sports](https://wlni.com/2026/08/21/jeff-conner-play-it-again-sports/) _2026-08-21 · production48049a262c · WLNI_ Jeff Conner from Play It Again Sports talks about buying and selling used sports equipment, the hot items right now, keeping prices low for families and customers, technology changes over the years, offering apparel, different services they offer, and more. ## [Libby Gatzke, Commerce Street Theater](https://wlni.com/2026/08/21/libby-gatzke-commerce-street-theater/) _2026-08-21 · production48049a262c · WLNI_ Libby Gatzke from Commerce Street Theater talks about their current production of "Tartuffe" and some upcoming shows including Big Lick Conspiracy Theories and "Come From Away". ## [Tracey Langseth, Riverviews Artspace, Amy Davis, Findings Art Gallery, & Jimmy Davis, Bank of the James](https://wlni.com/2026/08/21/tracey-langseth-riverviews-artspace-amy-davis-findings-art-gallery-jimmy-davis-bank-of-the-james/) _2026-08-21 · production48049a262c · WLNI_ Tracey Langseth from Riverviews Artspace, Amy Davis from Findings Art Gallery, and Jimmy Davis from Bank of the James talk about the 18th Annual Juried Show at Riverviews, Amy being this year's Juror, how the theme was chosen, what kind of artwork can be submitted, and more. ## [Friday, Aug. 21](https://wlni.com/2026/08/21/friday-aug-21-2/) _2026-08-21 · production48049a262c · WLNI_ Mari White and Anthony McAvoy are joined by Tracey Langseth from Riverviews Artspace, Amy Davis from Findings Art Gallery, Jimmy Davis from Bank of the James, Libby Gatzke from Commerce Street Theater, and Jeff Conner from Play It Again Sports on this week's edition of The Best of the Burg. ## [Joanne Casserly](https://starnewsgroup.com/2026/08/21/joanne-casserly/) _2026-08-21 · Star News Group Staff · Star News Group_ Joanne M Casserly, 76, of Belmar, NJ, passed away peacefully on Tuesday August 4, 2026, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. Joanne was born in Jersey City and was a graduate of St. Dominic Academy, Jersey City, NJ. After high school Joanne started her 33-year career as an administrative assistant for a few companies and most recently retired from Lehman Brothers in 2001. ## [Student medical organization hosts 'all-expenses-paid' abortion training](https://www.liveaction.org/news/student-medical-organization-paid-abortion-training) _2026-08-21 · Nancy Flanders · Live Action News_ The training involves a 'papaya abortion' manual vacuum aspiration workshop, "values-clarification training," pro-abortion advocacy rhetoric, and more. ## [New Jersey governor signs radical bill that aims to silence pro-lifers](https://www.liveaction.org/news/new-jersey-governor-radical-bill-silence-prolifers) _2026-08-21 · Bridget Sielicki · Live Action News_ Pro-life groups say the law opens to the door for an abortion-minded woman to sue sidewalk counselors near an abortion business for "mental anguish." ## [Heroes At Home: Sgt. Brian Anderson & Liam](https://wlni.com/2026/08/21/heroes-at-home-sgt-brian-anderson-liam/) _2026-08-21 · production48049a262c · WLNI_ Sgt. Brian Anderson from the Amherst County Sheriff's Office as well as Cassie and Liam Foster join Mari and Brian on this week's edition of Heroes At Home. ## [Captain Lisa Singleton & Captain Joel Hinkley, Lynchburg Police Department](https://wlni.com/2026/08/21/captain-lisa-singleton-captain-joel-hinkley-lynchburg-police-department/) _2026-08-21 · production48049a262c · WLNI_ Captains Lisa Singleton and Joel Hinkley from the Lynchburg Police Department join Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about the decision to pause the use of 15 Flock Cameras around Lynchburg. ## [Never miss a game (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/OINbqeqvakKj) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Follow any team; get an hour and one-minute web and email reminders. ## [Aisha Wahab Wins California House Seat in Historic Victory](https://newsfactsnetwork.com/local-news/aisha-wahab-wins-california-house-seat-in-historic-victory/) _2026-08-21 · newsfactsnetwork · News Facts Network_ Hayward, California — State Sen. Aisha Wahab won Thursday’s special election for California’s 14th Congressional District, becoming the first Afghan American elected to Congress and filling the seat vacated by former Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell. Wahab defeated Bay Area Rapid Transit Director Melissa Hernandez with roughly 53% of the vote to Hernandez’s 47% with about 95% counted. The district… ## [Friday, Aug. 21](https://wlni.com/2026/08/21/friday-aug-21/) _2026-08-21 · production48049a262c · WLNI_ The Big 3: Lindsay Clancy Murder Case, Jens Soering Wants To Be Declared Innocent, and Loudon County Data Centers. ## [Mantoloking re-examines shark fishing measures](https://starnewsgroup.com/2026/08/21/mantoloking-re-examines-shark-fishing-measures/) _2026-08-21 · Alexandria Carvalho · Star News Group_ MANTOLOKING — The borough council pulled two proposed beach safety ordinances during its Aug. 18 meeting after officials raised concerns about whether the measures went far enough to address shark fishing near swimmers. The ordinances had been scheduled for introduction on first reading. One would have extended the borough’s beach safety zone, while the other would have restricted the use of… ## [Boro resident raises awareness of teen suicide](https://starnewsgroup.com/2026/08/21/boro-resident-raises-awareness-of-teen-suicide/) _2026-08-21 · Star News Group Staff · Star News Group_ POINT PLEASANT — Point Boro resident Michaela Stevenson recently finished her term as Grand Worthy Advisor with the New Jersey International Order of the Rainbow for Girls (NJIORG), through which she raised over $6,600 for the Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide. She was appointed to the position in August 2025. ## [Concerns voiced over volunteer background checks](https://starnewsgroup.com/2026/08/21/concerns-voiced-over-volunteer-background-checks/) _2026-08-21 · Star News Group Staff · Star News Group_ POINT PLEASANT BEACH — Multiple residents and council members voiced concerns at the Aug. 4 council meeting regarding a notice that went out to volunteers, saying they needed to submit background checks in order to continue volunteering. “Since our last council meeting a notice went out to our volunteers mandating that they get a background check,” Councilwoman Kitty Stillufsen said. ## [Council has ‘no information’ about ICE incident](https://starnewsgroup.com/2026/08/21/council-has-no-information-about-ice-incident/) _2026-08-21 · Star News Group Staff · Star News Group_ POINT PLEASANT BEACH — At the Aug. 4 council meeting, officials addressed a recent accident in which a pedestrian was struck by a motor vehicle while fleeing federal agents. Councilman John Dixon said the council had no information prior to the incident. Dixon explained the limited details of a car accident that occurred at approximately 9:05 a.m. ## [Clams galore at 50th clambake](https://starnewsgroup.com/2026/08/21/clams-galore-at-50th-clambake/) _2026-08-21 · Star News Group Staff · Star News Group_ BAY HEAD — Residents and visitors alike filled Bridge Avenue when the Bay Head Fire Company held its 50th annual clambake on Saturday, Aug. 15. From noon to 5 p.m., fire company members and volunteers served burgers, hot dogs, hot roast beef sandwiches, soda, beer and craft beers, and, of course, piles and piles of clams. ## [Meet next-gen pro-abortion groups claiming to defend 'human rights'](https://www.liveaction.org/news/next-gen-pro-abortion-groups-human-rights) _2026-08-21 · Carole Novielli · Live Action News_ Many new, well-funded pro-abortion activist groups are recruiting ideologies to use their skills and money to advance abortion. Some may be new to pro-lifers. ## [Tennessee THCA Ban Could Create $110 Million Budget Shortfall](https://newsfactsnetwork.com/local-news/tennessee-thca-ban-could-create-110-million-budget-shortfall/) _2026-08-21 · newsfactsnetwork · News Facts Network_ Nashville, Tennessee — Tennessee’s decision to ban popular smokable hemp products, including THCA, is producing a steep drop in tax collections that could leave the state about $110 million below its projected annual revenue. The new restrictions took effect in July and target products containing THCA, a hemp-derived cannabinoid that converts into psychoactive THC when heated. Industry groups… ## [Trump Says Michael Cohen Was ‘Weaponized’ as Former Allies Reconcile](https://newsfactsnetwork.com/news/trump-says-michael-cohen-was-weaponized-as-former-allies-reconcile/) _2026-08-21 · newsfactsnetwork · News Facts Network_ New York City, New York — President Donald Trump and his former lawyer Michael Cohen publicly reconciled Thursday during a surprisingly friendly radio interview, years after Cohen became a key witness in criminal and civil cases against his former boss. Cohen interviewed Trump on his WABC radio program, repeatedly referring to him as “boss” and saying their relationship was being “resuscitated.”… ## [CLI-first decentralized compute (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/pSCNDFJyHGoC) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Run and pay spare GPUs from the CLI — transcode, coinpay (DID+escrow), infernet (AI). ## [Bessent Says U.S. Can Grow Its Way Out of $40 Trillion Debt](https://newsfactsnetwork.com/news/bessent-says-u-s-can-grow-its-way-out-of-40-trillion-debt/) _2026-08-21 · newsfactsnetwork · News Facts Network_ Washington, D.C. — The U.S. national debt has crossed $40 trillion for the first time, prompting Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to argue that stronger economic growth can make the burden more manageable without focusing solely on the headline figure. “There’s nothing magic about the $40 trillion number, and we can grow our way out of that,” Bessent told CNBC on Thursday. He argued that debt and… ## [Rick Jackson’s Company Settles Immigrant Nurse Lawsuit for $3 Million](https://newsfactsnetwork.com/local-news/rick-jacksons-company-settles-immigrant-nurse-lawsuit-for-3-million/) _2026-08-21 · newsfactsnetwork · News Facts Network_ Atlanta, Georgia — A healthcare staffing company owned by Republican gubernatorial nominee Rick Jackson’s business empire has agreed to a $3 million settlement with thousands of immigrant nurses who alleged they were underpaid and trapped in restrictive employment contracts. Avant Healthcare Professionals, acquired by Jackson Healthcare in 2018, reached the agreement June 22 after nurses accused… ## [Florida Pollster Banned After Altering Results in GOP Governor Primary](https://newsfactsnetwork.com/local-news/florida-pollster-banned-after-altering-results-in-gop-governor-primary/) _2026-08-21 · newsfactsnetwork · News Facts Network_ Tallahassee, Florida — A political polling aggregator has permanently dropped a Florida pollster after determining that the firm altered how some respondents were counted in a Republican gubernatorial primary survey and failed to disclose that candidate James Fishback’s campaign funded the work. FiftyPlusOne said Thursday it would no longer use polls from The Public Sentiment Institute, or TPSI,… ## [Ousted Transgender CIA Officer Says Trump Is Driving Out Intelligence Experts](https://newsfactsnetwork.com/news/ousted-transgender-cia-officer-says-trump-is-driving-out-intelligence-experts/) _2026-08-21 · newsfactsnetwork · News Facts Network_ Washington, D.C. — A former CIA officer who served nearly two decades in the intelligence community says President Donald Trump’s personnel changes are weakening national security by driving experienced analysts from government and discouraging officials from challenging the White House. Julia Curlee, the first CIA officer to transition openly while continuing to serve, told PBS NewsHour that… ## [John Oliver: Treating preborn humans like humans dehumanizes women](https://www.liveaction.org/news/john-oliver-argues-fetal-personhood-women-incubators) _2026-08-20 · Cassy Cooke · Live Action News_ Acknowledging the humanity of one person does not deprive another person of his or her humanity. ## [Federal judge blocks Trump admin from defunding graphic sex ed in schools](https://www.liveaction.org/news/federal-judge-blocks-defunding-graphic-sex-ed) _2026-08-20 · Cassy Cooke · Live Action News_ A federal judge says HHS can't change the program while a lawsuit continues, but the groups like SIECUS and Planned Parenthood won't see funding restored yet. ## [Rosie’s is back on the ballot in Amherst County](https://wlni.com/2026/08/20/rosies-is-back-on-the-ballot-in-amherst-county/) _2026-08-20 · mari764fea8096c · WLNI_ Rosie’s-style gaming venue is back on the ballot in Amherst County Comments from Ryan Saylor with Commonwealth Wins Related Posts ## [UK Labour MP: Fix palliative care before considering assisted suicide](https://www.liveaction.org/news/labour-mp-palliative-care-before-assisted-suicide) _2026-08-20 · Right to Life UK · Live Action News_ A UK Labour Party MP says palliative care must be fixed ahead of any debate about legalizing assisted suicide, echoing comments made by the PM. ## [Laura Borel, Francis Oil & Propane](https://wlni.com/2026/08/20/laura-borel-francis-oil-propane-2/) _2026-08-20 · Ashley Schamerhorn · WLNI_ Beat the cold-weather rush! Trish and Rich Roth sit down with Laura Borel of Francis Oil & Propane to discuss fall heating prep. Laura shares why annual gas log maintenance is essential, the rising trend of whole-home generators, and how to plan indoor or outdoor fireplace projects before winter hits. Learn more about their services at francisoil.com! ## [Annie Gordon Vordermark, My Favorite Corner](https://wlni.com/2026/08/20/annie-gordon-vordermark-my-favorite-corner/) _2026-08-20 · Ashley Schamerhorn · WLNI_ Trish and Rich Roth chat with Annie Gordon Vordermark, featured in HOME magazine’s "My Favorite Corner". Annie shares her passion for vintage hunting, navigating estate sales, and transforming curbside finds into stunning room focal points. Discover how to personalize your space with unique treasures that tell a story. ## [Thursday, Aug. 20](https://wlni.com/2026/08/20/thursday-aug-20-2/) _2026-08-20 · Ashley Schamerhorn · WLNI_ Join HOME magazine publisher Trish Roth and co-host Rich Roth on The HOME Show! Jake Nuckols from DoorTek Garage Door Service breaks down essential warranties, Annie Gordon Vordermark shares tips for curating vintage decor, and Laura Borel of Francis Oil & Propane explains how to prep your gas logs and home for fall. ## [Busting 4 media myths about surrogate McKenna West](https://www.liveaction.org/news/conspiracy-theories-surrogate-mckenna-west-baby) _2026-08-20 · Nancy Flanders · Live Action News_ After surrogate McKenna West went public with her surrogacy experience, it went viral; along the way, the facts were muddled by media outlets and "influencers." ## [FBI Seizes Eric Swalwell’s Electronics and Searches His Washington Home](https://newsfactsnetwork.com/news/fbi-seizes-eric-swalwells-electronics-and-searches-his-washington-home/) _2026-08-20 · newsfactsnetwork · News Facts Network_ Washington, D.C. — Federal agents seized electronic devices from former Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell at a California airport before searching his Washington home the following day, according to CNN reporting cited by Mediaite. Agents approached Swalwell at San Francisco International Airport on Saturday and took his electronics, CNN reported. The FBI then executed a search warrant at his… ## [Alan Squire](https://starnewsgroup.com/2026/08/20/alan-squire/) _2026-08-20 · Star News Group Staff · Star News Group_ Alan Squire, 82, of Brick, a former Wall Township resident for 61 years, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 17, 2026, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune, with his loving family by his side. Alan was born in Macon, Georgia, and due to his father’s military service Alan lived in Vienna, Austria, for a few years returning to Wall Township where he graduated from Wall High School… ## [Mark Dalton, Terry Volkswagen Subaru](https://wlni.com/2026/08/20/mark-dalton-terry-volkswagen-subaru-7/) _2026-08-20 · production48049a262c · WLNI_ Mark Dalton from Terry Volkswagen Subaru joins Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about the new Volkswagen Dealership. ## [Dr. Ben Ferry, Collaborative Health Sports Medicine](https://wlni.com/2026/08/20/dr-ben-ferry-collaborative-health-sports-medicine-11/) _2026-08-20 · production48049a262c · WLNI_ Dr. Ben Ferry from Collaborative Health Sports Medicine joins Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about the injuries and players you should be on the lookout for before your fantasy football draft. ## [How AI is normalizing abortion as a consumer product](https://www.liveaction.org/news/ai-normalizing-abortion-consumer-product) _2026-08-20 · Angeline Tan · Live Action News_ AI will not become pro-life by chance; it must be made so by intentional, well-funded, technologically competent engagement. Vulnerable lives depend on it. ## [Mark Peake, State Senator](https://wlni.com/2026/08/20/mark-peake-state-senator-36/) _2026-08-20 · production48049a262c · WLNI_ State Senator Mark Peake joins Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about the proposed merger of Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy. ## [Ryan Saylor, Commonwealth Wins](https://wlni.com/2026/08/20/ryan-saylor-commonwealth-wins/) _2026-08-20 · production48049a262c · WLNI_ Ryan Saylor from Commonwealth Wins joins Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about a renewed effort to bring a Rosie's Gaming Emporium to Amherst County. ## [Thursday, Aug. 20](https://wlni.com/2026/08/20/thursday-aug-20/) _2026-08-20 · production48049a262c · WLNI_ The Big 3: Lynchburg Police Suspend Use of Flock Cameras, US is $40 Trillion in Debt, and Franklin County Supervisor Update.