On This Day: August 27

10 years of headlines that grabbed us.
August 27, 2024
West Wing Star Posts Scathing Attack on RFK Jr.'s Wife
Two actors you likely won't see teaming up on projects in this lifetime: Bradley Whitford and Cheryl Hines.  Keep reading >>
 
August 27, 2023
Cops: Woman's Note Saves Her From Fake Uber Driver
A woman in Arizona was abducted by a fake Uber driver but managed to save herself by passing a note to a customer at a gas station, say police.  Keep reading >>
 
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August 27, 2022
Faculty Pic With Pa. Governor Hopeful Raises Eyebrows
Doug Mastriano, a far-right GOP candidate for Pennsylvania governor who's been endorsed by former President Donald Trump, has already raised eyebrows with his appearance outside the US Capitol on Jan. 6 and the various conspiracy theories he promotes, including that widespread fraud tipped the 2020 election in Joe Biden's favor.  Keep reading >>
 
August 27, 2021
In California Recall, a Late 'Curveball'
The recall election for California Gov. Gavin Newsom is Sept. 14—though mail ballots already are being cast—and the contest remains tight in the polls.  Keep reading >>
 
August 27, 2020
Lara Trump Misquotes Lincoln, and More From RNC Night 3
President Trump's daughter-in-law Lara spoke Wednesday at the third night of the Republican National Convention, attributing this quote to Abraham Lincoln: "America will never be destroyed from the outside."  Keep reading >>
 
 
August 27, 2019
Woman's Ex, His Girlfriend Ordered to Pay Her $3.2M
As far as marriage implosions go, Elizabeth Clark described a pretty horrific one—and she's now walking away with $3.2 million for her troubles.  Keep reading >>
 
August 27, 2018
McCain Will Receive Honor Given to Only 30 Other Americans
It's not every day an interview in the Viet Nam News makes US headlines, but it's appropriate in the aftermath of Sen. John McCain's death.  Keep reading >>
 
August 27, 2017
Trump Asked Sessions if Arpaio Case Could be Dropped
President Trump's intervention in Joe Arpaio's fate dates back well before he announced the controversial pardon of the former Arizona sheriff on Friday, reports the Washington Post.  Keep reading >>
 
August 27, 2016
Trump Accused of Congratulating Himself After Tragedy
Donald Trump was criticized Saturday for taking a "self-congratulatory" tone in the wake of tragedy.  Keep reading >>
 
August 27, 2015
Cameraman Filmed Gunman's Nasty 2013 Firing
The Virginia gunman who killed two former colleagues during a live news broadcast yesterday morning had a long and troubling history of clashing with co-workers during his broadcasting career.  Keep reading >>