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Tue, 04/14/2026 - 03:43

Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales are stepping down amid misconduct allegations, the U.S. and Iran are both blocking oil exports, Trump deletes controversial post amid row with pope.

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U.K. inquiry lays bare 'catastrophic' missed chances before stabbings at dance class

Tue, 04/14/2026 - 00:41

An inquiry found that a mass killing by a British teenager in 2024 at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class could have been prevented if his parents and state agencies had acted on his violence fixation.

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Man accused in Molotov cocktail attack of OpenAI CEO's home charged with attempted murder

Mon, 04/13/2026 - 20:02

No one was injured at Altman's home or the company offices, authorities said.

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Eric Swalwell will resign from Congress as he faces backlash over assault allegations

Mon, 04/13/2026 - 16:49

Swalwell's resignation follows allegations of sexual assault and misconduct made by multiple women against the California Democrat.

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5 things to know about Péter Magyar, Hungary's new prime minister

Mon, 04/13/2026 - 12:56

Magyar ended Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's 16-year grip on power in a landslide victory on Sunday. The former Orbán loyalist burst onto the scene as an opposition leader in 2024.

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Judge dismisses Trump's $10B lawsuit over the Wall Street Journal's Epstein reporting

Mon, 04/13/2026 - 10:55

In the order issued Monday, the judge wrote that President Trump had failed to make the argument that the article, which described a letter to Epstein that the newspaper said bore Trump's signature, was published with the intent to be malicious.

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Trump says U.S. will blockade Iranian ports. And, Orbán loses Hungarian election

Mon, 04/13/2026 - 06:56

President Trump announced a blockade of Iranian ports after peace talks with Iran collapsed. And, Viktor Orbán concedes defeat after 16 years in power in Hungary.

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U.S. military to block ships from Iran's ports after peace talks fail

Mon, 04/13/2026 - 06:03

The U.S. Central Command said the blockade would be "enforced impartially against vessels of all nations" from 10 a.m. EDT, following the breakdown of talks after 21 hours of negotiations.

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Trump says U.S. will blockade Iranian ports after peace talks fail

Mon, 04/13/2026 - 05:44

On Sunday, President Trump said the U.S. would blockade the Strait of Hormuz after negotiations between the U.S. and Iran broke down over the weekend.

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Retired U.S. Navy admiral on Trump's threat to blockade the Strait of Hormuz

Mon, 04/13/2026 - 05:43

NPR's Michel Martin speaks to retired U.S. Navy Adm. James Foggo, dean of the Center for Maritime Strategy, about President Trump's command to blockade the Strait of Hormuz.

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Pope Leo brushes off Trump criticism amid growing Vatican–U.S. tensions over Iran war

Mon, 04/13/2026 - 05:43

Pope Leo XIV says he will not be deterred by criticism from President Trump, vowing to continue his calls for peace as tensions escalate between the Vatican and Washington over the Iran conflict.

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Pope Leo stands firm with Trump as Vatican–Washington rift deepens over Iran war

Mon, 04/13/2026 - 05:43

Pope Leo XIV says he will not be deterred by criticism from President Trump, vowing to continue his calls for peace as tensions escalate between the Vatican and Washington over the Iran conflict.

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What a chimpanzee 'civil war' can teach us about how societies fall apart

Mon, 04/13/2026 - 05:00

A long-term study of the world's largest known community of chimpanzees has documented a rare event: what the researchers describe as the primate equivalent of a "civil war."

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How a $75 billion windfall from Congress has insulated ICE

Mon, 04/13/2026 - 04:00

Last year, Congress approved $75 billion for immigration enforcement. That money has allowed ICE to operate nearly unfettered during a record-long shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security.

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More than a quarter of private colleges are at risk of closing, a new projection shows

Mon, 04/13/2026 - 04:00

As one Vermont college finishes its last semester, an estimated 442 others may be in trouble.

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The FAA takes a rare step to head off a traffic jam at Chicago's O'Hare Airport

Mon, 04/13/2026 - 04:00

Federal regulators want airlines to cut the number of flights at O'Hare Airport in Chicago this summer. It's an unusual move, sparked by a turf war between two major airlines with hubs at the airport.

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Can red light therapy really deliver a beauty and health glow up? Here's the science

Mon, 04/13/2026 - 04:00

Wellness influencers tout the therapy's power for everything from rejuvenating skin and hair to boosting longevity. Devices sold for at-home use abound. We look at the evidence behind the hype.

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2025 was one of most volatile years ever for U.S. naturalizations

Mon, 04/13/2026 - 04:00

The year began with many people becoming U.S. citizens, but by December, fewer people were doing so, driven by ramped-up scrutiny of applications and eroding trust in the system.

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Strikes on alleged drug boats kill 5 in eastern Pacific, U.S. military says

Mon, 04/13/2026 - 00:52

The U.S. military said Sunday that it blew up two boats accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, as the Trump administration pursues its campaign against alleged traffickers in Latin America.

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Rory McIlroy wins the Masters for second year in a row

Mon, 04/13/2026 - 00:44

Rory McIlroy goes back-to-back at the Masters to join Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods.

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