Thursday, April 16, 2026

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Strikes on alleged drug boats kill 5 in eastern Pacific, U.S. military says
U.S. military kills 6 in strike on alleged drug boat in the Eastern Pacific
US military assists Ecuador in 1st land operation against cartels: Source
4 tons of cocaine seized from "narco sub" in Pacific, video shows
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Commission of Fine Arts votes to move ahead with Trump's proposed victory arch
A propaganda war on the National Mall pits Trump against satirical statues and posters
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How seals' whiskers make them master underwater hunters
International Paper to Acquire North Pacific Paper Company
International Paper's Strategic Acquisition of North Pacific Paper Company Aims to Expand West Coast Operations
After NORPAC exits market, only 1 U.S. newsprint mill remains
Longview paper mill to stop making newsprint
More than a quarter of private colleges are at risk of closing, a new projection shows
Trump vows to sink Iranian ships approaching a U.S. blockade of Strait of Hormuz
Israel and Lebanon agree to start peace negotiations after rare talks in D.C.
Israel agrees to a ceasefire in its war with Hezbollah in Lebanon, Trump says
A complex set of negotiations to end Israel's overlapping wars
3 things to know about naval blockades as U.S. patrols the Strait of Hormuz
Trump says Iran talks could resume in days as U.S. military blocks Iranian ports
Is the U.S. Navy ready to clear sea mines in the Persian Gulf?
A U.S. jet goes down over Iran, a U.S. official confirms
Paramedics pay the price of war in Lebanon
Trump makes his case for Iran war, saying it will end 'shortly' but more strikes are ahead
Is the U.S. threatening to commit war crimes in Iran?
Trump makes his case for war with Iran, saying the conflict is 'nearing completion'
Israel strikes Lebanon as Trump is set to deliver a speech on the Iran war
After Israel's invasion, many in southern Lebanon worry they'll never go home
Indonesia's capital of the future faces doubts in the present
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RFK Jr. defends his health agenda and Trump's proposed budget cuts in hearing
Trump’s Maha agenda stalled as top CDC and surgeon general roles sit empty
'One year of failure.' The Lancet slams RFK Jr.'s first year as health chief
Surgeon general nominee Means questioned about vaccines, birth control and financial conflicts

Venezuelan man deported to CECOT prison sues U.S. for $1.3 million
From mall to torture site: Venezuela debates El Helicoide prison's future
Jury finds that Live Nation acted as a monopoly and overcharged ticket buyers
Live Nation reaches settlement with DOJ in antitrust fight
The Live Nation trial could reshape the music industry. Here's what you need to know

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Fuel protests have Ireland's government facing possible no-confidence vote
You can order your own blood work now. Interpreting the results is another story
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Popes have spoken out on politics before. But with Trump and Pope Leo it's different
Pope Leo takes aim at 'handful of tyrants' spending billions on war amid tensions with Trump
After backlash, Trump deletes post depicting him as Jesus-like figure
Can red light therapy really deliver a beauty and health glow-up? Here's the science
No one likes being discombobulated. How did the feeling get such a fun name?
Historic decline in U.S. overdose deaths threatened by changing street drug supply
Millions of people are pretending to be AI chatbots — for fun
2 local TV giants merged. Then a court stepped in
Justice Department says Biden DOJ weaponized law to go after anti-abortion activists
They counted on a rural dialysis unit to keep them alive. Then it closed
Trump administration cuts turned rural towns into sitting ducks for disasters
3 big changes are proposed for FEMA. This is what experts really think of them
FEMA is getting rid of thousands of workers in areas recovering from disasters
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Why Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales chose to resign
Top House Republicans call on Gonzales to end reelection bid over sex allegations
Speaker Mike Johnson and House leadership ask Tony Gonzales to drop reelection bid
GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales heads to a runoff in Texas amid a new ethics probe in the House
Texas Rep. Gonzales resists calls to resign over allegations of an affair with an ex-staffer
Texts show Rep. Tony Gonzales asked for explicit photos from aide who later died by suicide
GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales faces pressure from party over affair allegations
Raffle winner thrilled to claim a $1 million Picasso with a $117 ticket
A Pablo Picasso painting is offered for 100 euros in charity raffle
Family of Camp Mystic victim asks judge to preserve damaged cabins as planned reopening approaches
Trump administration moves to erase Jan. 6 riot convictions for seditious conspiracy
A Jan. 6 rioter pardoned by Trump was convicted of sexually abusing children
House Republicans are investigating Jan. 6. NPR fact-checked the first hearing
'Humiliated, broken, powerless': Sudan enters fourth year of war
Gaza commanded our attention. Why hasn't Sudan?
'That is not who we are': Some Republicans break with Trump over Iran threatse
Oil prices plunge and stocks soar after U.S. and Iran agree on ceasefire
Trump agrees to two-week ceasefire, Iran says safe passage through Hormuz possible
Trump warns a 'whole civilization will die tonight' if a deal with Iran isn't reached
Trump warns 'a whole civilization will die tonight' if Iran fails to meet his deadline
As Trump postpones energy attacks, experts warn of potential humanitarian crisis
‘Black rain’ in Iran and the environmental cost of war
Asia boosts coal use as Iran war squeezes global LNG supplies
Under pressure from President Trump, can the filibuster survive 2026?
Tax season was supposed to bring big refunds. So far they're less than expected
This tax season, there's a new deduction for interest on car loans
Can you write off a pet dog? How to vet tax advice from social media
IRS has 27% fewer workers this year. What that means for your refund.
Quit a GLP-1? Plan to start again? It's not recommended, but plenty of people do it
Using GLP-1s to maintain a normal weight? There are benefits and risks
GLP-1 obesity drugs can complicate life for people with disordered eating
GLP-1 drugs don't work for everyone. But personalized obesity care in the future might
Wegovy obesity pill now available at pharmacies
5 things to know about the new obesity pill
U.S. regulators approve Wegovy pill for weight loss
GLP-1s don't always work for weight loss. Researchers are trying to figure out why
5 things to know about the new obesity pill
GLP-1 pills are on the way. Here's what to know
Cash price for popular weight loss drug Wegovy dropping 30%, manufacturer says
White House strikes deals for lower prices on obesity drugs
Searching 'weight' can bring up Ozempic in results. It's a drug advertising loophole
Weight loss drugs are bringing down the country's obesity rate, a survey shows
Drugmaker Novo Nordisk slashes Wegovy sales forecasts, blaming compounding
A new chapter for online sales of obesity drug alternatives tests legal limits
Advice for trying GLP-1 drugs for weight loss from a doctor who's been there
Eli Lilly sues companies selling alternative versions of its weight loss drug
The FDA warns patients about counterfeit Ozempic that may be in circulation
, Patients scramble as cheaper obesity drug alternatives disappear
Compound versions of weight loss drugs will no longer be available, FDA rules
Consumers can buy Zepbound and Wegovy direct from drugmakers if they pay cash
Once again, Trump threatens to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell
Prosecutor conceded lack of criminal evidence in Federal Reserve investigation, transcript shows
Judge blocks DOJ's criminal probe of Federal Reserve, blasting it as political
Judge throws out subpoenas in Federal Reserve criminal probe

Wednesday, April 08, 2026

Colleges are trying to boost student voting. A Trump probe freezes data for that work
Photos: NASA releases first images from moon flyby
Success! After key milestone, Artemis II astronauts speed off toward the moon
Meet the NASA astronauts headed to the moon
Liftoff! NASA astronauts have launched on a historic journey to the moon
NASA is just days away from historic Artemis II moon launch
NASA targets Artemis II crewed moon mission for April 1 launch
NASA announces major overhaul to its Artemis moon program
NASA eyes March 6 to launch 4 astronauts to the moon on Artemis II mission
NASA delays the launch of Artemis II lunar mission by at least a month
After a medical evacuation from space, NASA's Crew-11 returns to Earth a month early
A 'medical situation' is forcing NASA to end mission at the space station a month early
NASA considers returning station crew early due to medical concern
A year after 'Liberation Day,' Trump's tariffs are hurting small businesses
Have Trump's tariffs worked? This is where things stand a year after 'Liberation Day'
Telehealth abortion will remain available for now, after a federal judge's ruling
Abortion clinics are closing nationwide. Could urgent care help fill the gap?
Despite state bans and restrictions, the number of abortions in the U.S. holds steady
Red states move to protect crisis pregnancy centers using model legislation
Telehealth abortion is in the courts. Share your experience.
Why some young women are questioning their birth control — and why doctors are worried
Wyoming Supreme Court protects abortion access

Tuesday, April 07, 2026

U.K. issues Ye travel ban over antisemitism, leading to festival cancellation
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Trump-endorsed Republican Clay Fuller wins Marjorie Taylor Greene’s former House seat in Georgia
A Montana senator declines re-election run, opening door for an independent candidate
Hoping to unseat Collins, Maine Democrats battle it out in an expensive U.S. Senate primary
Emily Gregory's win a stunner, but not an anomaly for Democrats, GOP
North Carolina Senate leader, conservative architect Phil Berger concedes primary loss
A Georgia appeals court rules Fulton County can reject GOP election board picks
This local official thinks he may have the road map for Democrats to win big in 2026
Colorado state Republican Party struggling with leadership and organization
‘I am Auntie Maxine’: Waters eyes leadership bid as Capitol Hill gerontocracy fights to hold on
In attacking Graham Platner, Maine Gov. Janet Mills hopes women will energize her U.S. Senate bid
Israel is a key issue in Democratic primaries as support for the U.S. ally drops
Daniel Biss wins Democratic primary for closely-watched Illinois House seat
A race for a safe blue seat tests how far left Democrats want new leaders to go
This New Jersey Republican isn’t afraid to push back against Trump. Is that enough?
The record-setting pace of retirements from Congress continues, led by Republicans
Soon after massive honeybee deaths, Trump moves to close the nation's premier bee lab
Liberal Chris Taylor cruises to Wisconsin Supreme Court win
America's first AI-fueled war is unfolding. How'd we get here?
In President's Trump's tangled science policies, experts see a unifying thread
Our BOOK vs. the global supply chain

Thursday, April 02, 2026

Forest Service plans to move D.C. headquarters to Salt Lake City
A virtuoso cellist is going viral by showing the humor behind classical music
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What to know about Trump's future presidential library, which he says may be a hotel
Trump shares a look at his future presidential library. Here's what to know about it
Trump shares renderings of a towering presidential library
Ron DeSantis signs bill renaming Palm Beach airport after Donald Trump
Airport cleared to be renamed for Trump as he unveils design for skyscraper library
With DeSantis signature, Trump airport renaming comes in for landing
Reports say President Trump has damaged democracy at remarkable speed
Trump is dismantling democracy at 'unprecedented' speed, global report finds
March temperatures shattered records in Phoenix and across the West
'Mar-a-Lago face:' MAGA's aesthetic loyalty test
U.S. lifts sanctions on Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez
'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' remembers every Nintendo moment ever
Using AI chatbots can impact your teen's mental health. Here's what to do
'Stay Alive,' about daily life in Nazi Berlin, shows how easy it is to just go along
A botanist searches for the seeds of the rare Death Valley Sage
As hoops betting spikes, it's New Hampshire and other states vs. prediction markets
Attorney General Pam Bondi out at DOJ
Trump has discussed ousting Attorney General Pam Bondi, sources say
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The SAVE Act faces long odds in the Senate. GOP-led states are picking up the cause
As other states rush to gerrymander, Wisconsin's outgoing governor wants to ban it
'No peace': Nearly a year after her son's death, she learned that ICE was responsible
Death of a refugee left at a Buffalo doughnut shop by Border Patrol is ruled a homicide
Erie County Medical Examiner's Office deems Alam's death a homicide
California woman returns home after the Trump administration deported her to Mexico
'We call it the walking bus': How kids are getting to school amid ICE operations
How naturalized citizens can protect their legal rights (CT+)
DOJ admits ICE courthouse arrests relied on erroneous information
An exposé of the plastic industry
EPA flags microplastics, pharmaceuticals as contaminants in drinking water
Greetings from London, where a big COVID memorial holds vigil over the halls of power
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Why Republicans aren’t rushing to save Trump’s ballroom
US judge halts Trump's $400 million White House ballroom project for now
Judge rules White House ballroom construction must halt until Congress OK's it
Trump reveals ‘massive’ hidden space under White House ballroom: ‘Supposed to be secret’
Judge skeptical over Trump ballroom project amid new bid to halt it
Trump's ballroom project can continue for now, court says
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Trump says he'll sign order to resume pay for Homeland Security. His move bypasses Congress
Republicans in Congress say they have a deal to end the record-long shutdown at DHS
The DHS shutdown might never end
Some airport bottlenecks ease as TSA says workers got their pay
How quickly will airport security lines ease after TSA workers get paid?
Trump steps in to help ease TSA wait times after the House rejects the Senate's plan to end the DHS shutdown
Furious House Republicans reject DHS funding bill, upending shutdown deal
Trump signs memo to pay TSA employees as shutdown stalemate drags on
Senate votes to fund much of DHS, minus immigration enforcement
House weighs next steps for bill to fund most of Homeland Security but not immigration enforcement
Trump Says He Will Sign Order to Pay TSA During Shutdown
Senators are discussing 'last and final' offer to end funding shutdown as pressure mounts
‘I just want to go home’: Despair settles over the Capitol as DHS deal hopes evaporate Travelers are facing the longest TSA wait times in history
Senate GOP-backed deal to end DHS shutdown draws extensive fire
DHS funding deal on shaky ground as Trump and Democrats both decline to embrace it
Long TSA wait times persist despite ICE deployment; Congress debates deal to end the shutdown
A security warning, buried: How a classified TSA report stalled inside DHS
Senate GOP-backed deal to end DHS shutdown draws extensive fire
ICE Agents Are Being Deployed to U.S. Airports Amid Shutdown—What Travelers Should Expect
Congress loses a flying perk as DHS shutdown continues
GOP senators see path to ending DHS shutdown after Trump meeting
Delta suspends special treatment for Congress as shutdown sows chaos in airports
Potential DHS funding deal taking shape, but roadblocks still ahead
ICE officers to be sent to US airports. But PDX’s status is still unclear
Airport security lines are long. Here's what to know if you're flying
ICE officers set to deploy to airports as delays mount, border czar Homan confirms
Trump has deployed ICE agents to the nation's airports. What's their role?
ICE agents deployed to airports to support TSA as staff shortages cause extended wait times
Long TSA lines at San Diego International Airport extend to the street
Pressure builds on Congress as DHS shutdown threatens to drag into April
Over a third of TSA officers call out at 3 major U.S. airports in single day
TSA workers miss a full paycheck, while travelers keep paying airport security fees
TSA absences at airports double during shutdown, 300 officers quit

Wednesday, April 01, 2026

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Dark times for Cuba’s economic experiment
Cuba begins to restore power after third nationwide collapse in a month
Cuba hit by island-wide blackout as energy crisis deepens
Cuba will release 51 people from prison in an unexpected move
Trump vows to 'take care of Cuba,' praises Venezuela cooperation at summit
Hialeah sees Cuban regime change in sight: 'It all depends on the Americans now'
The U.S., Cuba, and the people caught between
"Lives will be lost": How the U.K.'s aid cuts may affect parts of Africa
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FIFA hikes World Cup prices, again. A finals ticket can now cost as much as $11,000
The final batch of World Cup tickets is about to go on sale. Here are 5 things to know
Is there a more fair way to sell World Cup tickets?
Hosting the FIFA World Cup is really, really expensive. Cities are starting to demand more help
Iran pushes back after Trump says team shouldn't participate in World Cup 'for their own life and safety'
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Supreme Court considers a historic case about who is — and isn't — born a citizen
Supreme Court majority seems inclined to rule against Trump on birthright citizenship
Supreme Court casts doubt on Trump's bid to limit birthright citizenship as he attends arguments
Supreme Court seems poised to reject Trump's birthright citizenship limits as he attends arguments
Supreme Court considers the fate of birthright citizenship. What's at stake as Trump tries to upend 150 years of legal precedent.
Who is an American? The Supreme Court will decide
Catholic bishops back birthright citizenship ahead of SCOTUS decision
Babies are an afterthought in the birthright citizenship case, advocates say
As birthright citizenship goes to Supreme Court, here's how Americans feel about it
The FDA approves a new obesity pill, giving patients another option
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Appeals court rejects HUD homelessness overhaul saying it would be "disastrous"
A ‘desperate cry’ for housing in Las Vegas
A shelter village provides a bridge to permanent housing
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Judge says Penn must turn over information about Jewish employees in US discrimination probe
Trump administration opens investigations into race in admissions at 3 medical schools
UC Berkeley settles antisemitism lawsuit, plaintiffs' lawyers say
Trump administration sues Harvard, saying it violated civil rights law and seeking to recover funds
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Democrats risk a historic upset in California
‘We’re going to have a problem’: Republicans want Trump to move on from 2020