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Trump administration moves to erase Jan. 6 riot convictions for seditious conspiracy

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 08:30

The Trump administration is moving to vacate the seditious conspiracy convictions of extremists involved in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack, who earlier received commutations instead of full pardons.

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Trump says new talks with Iran will happen soon. And, Eric Swalwell faces new allegations

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 06:36

President Trump says new talks with Iran could happen in the next two days. And, Democrat Eric Swalwell faces new allegations as a second woman comes forward accusing him of rape.

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Trump says peace talks could resume in days as U.S. military blocks Iranian ports

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 06:03

President Trump said a second round of direct U.S.-Iran peace talks could resume in Pakistan within the next two days, even as he instituted a naval blockade of all Iranian ports.

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Fela Kuti is the first African artist to enter the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 05:38

In December, the late Nigerian superstar became the first African musician to get a Grammy lifetime achievement award. Now he's making history as well at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

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Tax season was supposed to bring big refunds. So far they're less than expected

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 05:00

The average refund so far is $350 more than last year at this time, despite projections that it would be closer to $1,000 due to Republican-led tax changes as part of the Big Beautiful Bill Act.

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Pope heads to Cameroon as separatists announce 3-day pause in fighting

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 04:14

Pope Leo XIV is heading to the central African nation of Cameroon with a message of peace for its separatist region and for talks with President Paul Biya.

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No one likes being discombobulated. How did the feeling get such a fun name?

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 04:00

Sometimes you just need to recombobulate. That word isn't in the dictionary, but it is on a beloved sign at Milwaukee's airport.

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They counted on a rural dialysis unit to keep them alive. Then it closed

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 04:00

A hospital in Nebraska shut down the only dialysis unit for miles, upending lives. That's despite a new federal program that gave the state more than $200 million to improve rural health care access.

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'No peace': Nearly a year after her son's death, she learned that ICE was responsible

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 04:00

Ruben Ray Martinez is considered the first person to be killed by ICE during President Trump's second term. His mother believes his death could have been avoided.

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Quit a GLP-1? Plan to start again? It's not recommended, but plenty of people do it 

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 04:00

A majority of people who start the obesity and diabetes medicines known as GLP-1s also quit them, and plan to restart again. Research hasn't yet shown the health impacts of cycling on and off the drugs.

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Morning news brief

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 03:46

Inside the peace talks happening across the Middle East, Iran war drives Europe toward fuel crisis, Eric Swalwell facing new sexual assault allegations.

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Raffle winner thrilled to claim a $1 million Picasso with a $117 ticket

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 03:20

"How do I check that it's not a hoax?" said Ari Hodara. The Parisian art enthusiast could not believe his luck when he found out he'd won a Pablo Picasso painting worth $1 million.

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Super Typhoon Sinlaku pounds remote U.S. islands in the Pacific Ocean

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 02:43

A super typhoon steadily battered a pair of remote U.S. islands in the Pacific Ocean with ferocious winds and relentless rains, shredding tin roofs and forcing residents to take cover.

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Justice Department moves to toss conspiracy convictions for Jan. 6 rioters

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 01:35

The Justice Department on Tuesday asked a federal appeals court to throw out the seditious conspiracy convictions of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers leaders, for their role in the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol attack.

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