Trump renames Lake Ontario to Lake America

The president's renaming of one of the five Great Lakes comes amid an escalating spat with Canada as a trade war between the two neighboring countries resumed in August.

Looking for the best college? New rankings reveal happiest students, best dorms and more

The Princeton Review released its Best Colleges rankings for 2027, highlighting schools in 50 student-driven categories ranging from happiest students and best dorms to campus food.

Secret Service aware of potential threat against Barron Trump: Reports

The U.S. Secret Service is aware of a video broadcast by Iranian ​state television discussing a potential plot to ‌assassinate U.S. President Donald Trump's youngest son, according to reports.

Father killed and daughter wounded in shooting; iconic voice of Optimus Prime dies l Morning News Brief

From a deadly double shooting in a West Valley neighborhood to a heroic hiker rescue, and remembering the iconic voice actor of Optimus Prime, here are your top stories for August 27, 2026, on fox10phoenix.com.

Samuel Monroe Jr., ‘Menace II Society’ actor, dies at 52

Samuel Monroe Jr., an actor best known for “Menace II Society," has died at age 52 after battling meningitis, his family said.

Frozen buffalo chicken products recalled over inspection issue

Nearly 25,000 pounds of frozen buffalo chicken products are being recalled after they were produced without federal inspection.

Groundbreaking pancreatic cancer drug approved by FDA: What we know

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a landmark new drug for advanced pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest types of the disease. 

Peter Cullen, 'Transformers' voice actor, dies at 85

Peter Cullen was the voice actor of Optimus Prime in the “Transformers" franchise and voiced the characters Eeyore in "Winnie the Pooh" and Mario in the "Donkey Kong" animated series.

Arizona forecast: Cooler weather and rain ahead
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Phoenix faces a high of 114 degrees on Thursday before rain chances increase over the weekend.

Meta settlement: Major Facebook, Instagram changes for kids
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Meta has agreed to an $18 billion settlement following accusations that its social media platforms, Instagram and Facebook, endangered children. Fox's Doug Luzader has more.

NHC: Tropical Storm Dolly forms in the Atlantic

Tropical Storm Dolly has formed in the Atlantic, becoming the fourth named storm of the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season.

Father killed, teen daughter hurt in Buckeye shooting
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A shooting early Thursday morning at a home near Verrado Way and McDowell Road left a man dead and his 17-year-old daughter wounded. Police say a suspect is in custody. FOX 10's Danielle Miller reports.