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A passenger train derailed in northeast Scotland after stormy weather, killing three people and injuring six others Wednesday, authorities said.

Congressional candidate Marjorie Taylor Greene wins a Republican primary in Georgia. Greene is a supporter of the far-right QAnon conspiracy theory who's been criticized for racist comments. Greene is supported by President Trump who tweeted: "Congratulations to future Republican Star Marjorie Taylor Greene on a big Congressional primary win in Georgia against a very tough and smart opponent. Marjorie is strong on everything and never gives up - a real WINNER!"

Highlights of this day in history for Aug. 13th: First steps toward building the Berlin Wall during the Cold War; Cuba's Fidel Castro born; Spain's Cortez captures what's now Mexico City; Director Alfred Hitchcock born; Baseball's Mickey Mantle dies.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. -- Today is a solemn anniversary for current and former cops for it is the 15th anniversary of the fatal crash that claimed the lives of New Smyrna Beach police officer Roy Nelson Jr. and his k-9 partner, Caesar.

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Summerslam, the second biggest pay-per-view behind onmly Wrestlemania will be held on Aug. 23. 

The question, though, is where?

It's looking more and more like the Amway Center in Orlando will be the venue, according to Wrestling ReWind's sources.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. -- Cops are investigating a missing person's report involving a 49-year-old local man last seen on Sunday night.

Headline Surfer photo illustration / Orlando Magic 7-footer Mo Bamba, is done for the rest of the 2019-2020 season due to the coronavirus, the team has said.

By HENRY FREDERICK / Headline Surfer

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Mo Bamba, who has not been much of a factor for the Orlando Magic in the NBA Bubble play at Disney, is gone for the rest of the season due to the coronavirus.

President Donald Trump dodged questions Friday about his thoughts on QAnon during a White House briefing. Trump was asked about his support for Marjorie Taylor Greene, who has embraced the baseless, far-right conspiracy theory. (Aug. 14)

Today in History for Aug. 15: Allies mark VJ-Day as World War II effectively ends; Woodstock begins; France's Napoleon Bonaparte born; India gains independence; Blast hits Omagh, N. Ireland; 'The Wizard of Oz' premieres in Hollywood. 

Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, said Friday that politicians attacking the vote-by-mail system are threatening global democracy but stopped short of criticizing President Donald Trump, who has been openly against an expected surge of mail-in ballots.