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Today in History – Major Events on This Day

Today in History – Major Events on This Day

August 3, 2026

3 August 2026

Today in History - Major Events on This Day

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A mass trial of alleged MS-13 gang members wraps up in El Salvador

Trump orders halt to Iran strikes after deal to end Iran war

El Salvador's ruling party clears the way for Bukele's 3rd term

Ukrainian drones kill 5 in Russia and set fire to Wildberries warehouse

Colombians vote in a presidential runoff that pits an outsider against a progressive

Israel says it has serious concerns with Hamas disarmament deal

Tropical Storm Cristina forms off coast of Nicaragua, forecasters say

Iran's leaders show united front over the war but are divided over goal

Pro-Trump candidate takes spotlight in Colombia's presidential race

Why immigration remains strong for Trump among Republicans, according to poll

Judge dismisses human smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia

US stocks rally to finish a wild July as Amazon soars

Wife of US Army sergeant released from federal immigration custody

Gulf leaders' input weighed heavily in decision to hold off striking Iran

US deportations to El Salvador double as Bukele aligns himself with Trump

Trump frequently announces he's halting strikes in Iran. But they keep happening

FBI Director Kash Patel denies drinking allegations in heated Senate exchange

Senate leaders reach funding deal to avoid shutdown during campaign season

Salvadoran news outlet El Faro assets frozen in retaliation for reporting on Bukele

Editorials from The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal and others

Salvadorans watching US Supreme Court arguments on temporary status

Ken Martin hunkers down at the Democratic National Committee as a storm gathers

500 alleged MS-13 members are on mass trial in El Salvador

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El Salvador Permits Life Sentences for 12 year Olds

Oil prices drop after Trump orders US forces to hold off

Appeals court orders judge to end contempt investigation of Trump administration

Brazil's Lula launches reelection bid as concerns rise over foreign interference

El Salvador's Bukele pushes through life sentences

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El Salvador arbitrarily detained nationals deported from the US

Dry summers put Dutch dikes at risk and threaten German river trade

Trump encourages Latin American leaders to use military action to help US fight cartels

'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' nets second best opening ever with $355 million

Mexico and El Salvador make big cocaine seizures at sea

US spent $40 million on 300 deportations to third nations

Complaint dismissed against judge who handled deportation case

Chile's far-right president-elect visits El Salvador mega-prison

Could a president deploy wartime law against the Beatles? "Yes"

Bukele model on crime back Latin American progressives into corner

'60 Minutes' airs report on Trump deportations that was pulled a month ago

DOJ prosecuted Kilmar Abrego Garcia only after mistaken deportation

Judge to hear if Kilmar Abrego Garcia is being vindictively prosecuted

Judge prohibits immigration officials from detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia

Venezuelan migrants sent to El Salvador demand justice after judge ruling

Kilmar Abrego Garcia to remain free while Judge considers immigration issues

'60 Minutes' pulls story about Trump deportations from its lineup

Judge rules Trump must allow court challenges for Venezuelan migrants

'60 Minutes' segment on Trump immigration accidentally airs online

Justice Department asks appeals court to block judge's contempt inquiry