THE RUNDOWN

Tesla’s board in March contacted multiple executive placement firms to begin a search process for a new CEO to replace Elon Musk at the helm of the embattled electric car company, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday night, citing multiple anonymous sources.

Tech giants beat Wall Street expectations after weeks of volatility in US stocks.

The Timberwolves have a commanding 3-1 lead over the Lakers as the series shifts back to L.A. for Game 5. It’s win or go home for the Lakers.

Comes as Russian forces pressing on harder than ever while Putin claims to want ceasefire, says Ukraine military chief

A recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows rising rates of autism in American children, with one in 31 eight-year-olds being diagno

Several school districts have closed or delayed openings for Thursday, May 1, after storms walloped the Pittsburgh area on Tuesday.

Quarterly results from Microsoft and Meta Platforms surpassed analyst estimates.

But fears over China’s intentions could limit its regional gains.

The ruling was a stinging defeat for Apple in a long-running antitrust case brought by Epic Games, the maker of Fortnite, on behalf of app developers.

A judge on Wednesday ordered the release of a Palestinian man who led protests against the war in Gaza as a student at Columbia University and was arrested by immigration officials during an interview about finalizing his U.S. citizenship.

Senate Republicans have narrowly voted down a Democratic resolution that would have blocked global tariffs announced by Donald Trump earlier this month, giving the president a modest win Wednesday as lawmakers in both parties have remained skeptical of his trade agenda.

All 11 Westhill High School lacrosse players suspected of being involved in hazing a teammate have turned themselves in, Onondaga County First Chief Assistant District Attorney Joseph Coolican said Wednesday.

A long-feared monster earthquake off the coast of California, Oregon and Washington could cause some areas to sink by more than 6 feet, dramatically heightening the risk of flooding.

A baseball fan at PNC Park in Pittsburgh plummeted from the stands in right field to the ground during a game between the Pirates and the Chicago Cubs.

Vice President JD Vance late Wednesday cast a tie-breaking vote to kill a bipartisan effort to rebuke President Donald Trump’s tariffs in the Senate.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio notes at the end of President Trump’s marathon Cabinet meeting that the U.S. has brought home 47 wrongfully detained Americans so far in Trump’s second term.

Trump Live Updates: Senate Rejects Bill to Undo Tariffs as U.S. Economy Declines

The report that the economy contracted in the first quarter underscored how much President Trump has at risk as he pursues an aggressive trade war.

The FBI has reassigned several agents who were photographed kneeling during a racial justice protest in Washington that followed the 2020 death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers.

Cabinet secretaries were largely complimentary of the billionaire, even applauding him at one point, despite past tensions.

Administration in touch with Nayib Bukele over detention of wrongly deported man, according to two people

Reaction as a Lamine Yamal-inspired Barcelona held 3-3 by Inter Milan in thrilling Champions League semi-final first leg.

The league, not the Falcons, gave Ulbrich the number.

The announcement of a golf resort in Qatar underscores the deepening ties between Trump’s affiliated company and Gulf nations.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele have been directly in touch about the detention of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, whom the US mistakenly deported to El Salvador’s notorious megaprison, according to multiple sources familiar with the previously undisclosed discussions.

Barça-Inter didn’t go to script, and that unpredictability made for a brilliant Champions League semifinal.

The Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator offered a public apology to Shedeur Sanders and his father, Deion Sanders, after Shedeur’s private phone number was leaked.

The conflict profoundly affected the American troops who served there, as well as the nation’s culture and politics. But 50 years later, veterans say they see its mistakes being repeated.

The Trump family company has struck a deal for a luxury golf resort in Qatar. It’s a sign that the company has no plans to hold back from foreign dealmaking during a second Trump administration.

Mohsen Mahdawi had been an organizer of pro-Palestinian protests at the university. The Trump administration is trying to deport him for it.

A prosecutor says one of the alleged victims was blindfolded and thrown into the back of a car at gunpoint.

Four people died during storms in Pennsylvania on Tuesday night, authorities said.

The teenagers in Syracuse, N.Y., turned themselves in after the district attorney gave them 48 hours to surrender. He called the episode “hazing on steroids.”

The storm system brought destructive winds to the state, knocking down trees and power lines.

Officials identified the driver of a U-Haul truck accused of killing a University of Delaware student and injuring seven other people in a chain-reaction crash in Newark, Delaware, on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.

More than 162,000 Duquesne Light customers in the region — still without power Wednesday because of the severe storms Tuesday evening — may have to wait for five to seven days before they have electricity restored, a company official said. The storm that caused an “unprecedented event in the history

USA Volleyball is proud to announce the 18 athletes on the U.S. Women’s U21 National Team who will train for the 2025 NORCECA U21 Pan American Cup, July 20–28, in San Jose, Costa Rica.

Jeff Sperbeck, the longtime agent of legendary Denver Broncos QB John Elway, has died from injuries sustained in a crash involving a golf cart reportedly driven by Elway.

Trump’s canceled NIH grants and HHS layoffs threaten U.S. biomedical leadership, Collins says, as she calls for funding to be restored.

Conservatives have pointed to the photo, taken during President Donald Trump’s first term in the White House, as proof that the FBI harbors a liberal agenda.

It remained unclear whether the diplomatic effort was a genuine bid by the White House to address the plight of the immigrant, Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia.

North Carolina coach Bill Belichick issued a statement defending girlfriend Jordon Hudson from the “false narrative” that she was trying to control his interview with CBS.

A University of Delaware student was killed and several others were injured when a U-Haul truck driver crashed into pedestrians near the university, officials said.

Joshua Simmons tells international court of justice that Israel’s concerns about Unwra are ‘credible’

During her first full hearing as committee chairwoman, Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine also said the Trump administration had “apparently little or no justification” for abruptly cancelling research grants, laying off scientists and threatening further cuts.

She wasn’t so sure that the couple – who have a 49-year age difference – actually met on an airplane.

Group leaders of 764, Leonidas Varagiannis, also known as “War,” and Prasan Nepal, also known as “Trippy,” could spend the rest of their lives in prison if found guilty.

Jeff Sperbeck, the longtime friend, business partner and former agent of John Elway, has died from injuries suffered when he fell off a golf cart reportedly being driven by the Hall of Fame quarterback.

The Ravens declined the fifth-year option on Tyler Linderbaum, but they intend to retain the two-time Pro Bowl center.

For Trump’s most faithful in Michigan, immigration is the key issue.

The strikes were south of Damascus, where Syrian security forces say they are battling gunmen from the religious minority.

US homeland security secretary said Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador ‘not under our control’

Here’s what a variety of voters who made their choices in November’s election with some hesitation had to say about President Trump’s first 100 days.

“Even if they don’t agree with everything he’s doing, he’s doing something.”

A mother and her daughters had their phones, laptops and cash life savings confiscated as part of a search warrant issued for other people.

Giants rookie pass rusher Abdul Carter also received a prank call during the NFL draft, agent Drew Rosenhaus told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Sundar Pichai told a federal judge that the government’s solution to fix its monopoly in search would harm innovation.

Jared Isaacman, who has worked with Elon Musk, won approval from a key committee and is expected to clear a full Senate vote.

The first few months have seen record-breaking use of executive powers – here are some of the outlying trends

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Cardinal Timothy Dolan led prayers for both inaugurations of US president but seen as a long-shot in papal conclave

The state agreed earlier this year to increased cooperation with federal immigration agents

Gross domestic product was expected to rise at a 0.4% annualized pace in the first quarter, according to the Dow Jones consensus estimate.

The body of a young Ukrainian woman who died in Russian captivity after being held incommunicado for many months was returned to Ukraine with several organs removed and showing signs of torture, Ukrainian prosecutors have said.

Cases with mild or significant impairment stayed relatively consistent from 2000 to 2016, the analysis found.

USA Volleyball has named Grant Lamoureux and Cole Hartke to U.S. National Teams for the 2025 season, recognizing them as two of the top young athletes in the country.

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For those wanting to return to alternative forms of identification instead of a REAL ID, the benefits may not be worth the drawbacks, according to one expert.

On Wednesday afternoon, April 30, after 6 hours of debate, the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability approved,…

Governor Hochul rallied with New Yorkers to celebrate a FY 2026 New York State Budget deal that delivers all of the Governor’s affordability commitments and will put nearly $5,000 back in the pockets of New York families.

The College of Cardinals has requested that all Catholics pray for them, so that they may listen the Holy Spirit as they discern whom to choose as the…

Could it make a real war more likely?

Donald Trump told reporters he had “no preference” over who the conclave would elect as the new pope.

The speaker wants the House bill to fund Trump’s agenda by Memorial Day. There’s a lot of unanswered questions before that can happen.

And even a statement of fact about how tariffs generate revenue is enough to send the administration into a rage.

Iran has been accused of underreporting the severity of the explosion, including the death toll, at the Bandar Abbas port over the weekend in a move to circumvent an internal uprising.

President Donald Trump’s major, abrupt policy shifts likely slowed the US economy sharply in the beginning of the year — for the worst quarter perhaps since the Covid-19 pandemic — as consumers and businesses fretted about massive new tariffs.

US News: Donald Trump’s return to the White House has triggered significant policy shifts within his initial 100 days. He swiftly dismantled established norms

Erin Patterson admits lying to police about her relatives’ deaths, but will argue they were a “terrible accident”.

President Trump participated in an exclusive interview with ABC’s Terry Moran on Tuesday, which turned intense when discussing the administration’s approach to tariffs and deportations.

Antisemitic or not, the pro-Palestine movement’s vision for Israel would be a travesty for Jews. It’s high time we abandon the talking points about double standards and defend the principle of a Jewish state on its own terms.

Trump definitely brought a lot of shock in the first 100 days of his presidency, but it can hardly be said to have left anybody impressed.

Trump has made many changes to immigration policy in his first 100 days. Here are five you should know about.

By many measures, the opening months of President Trump’s second term stand apart from those of essentially any modern president.

Noem was dining in Washington, D.C. when her purse went missing. Authorities believe at least two people worked together on a string of purse robberies in the city.

The university pledges to review its policies, though the proposals appear to fall short of White House demands.

The Vietnam War that ended after the fall of Saigon 50 years ago greatly impacted U.S. society. For some Americans, it still shapes their lives today.

In an interview Tuesday with ABC News, the president said Americans knew what they were signing up for, despite his campaign’s pledge to immediately bring down prices.

In a stunning escalation of Virginia’s Republican infighting, Matt Moran — head of Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s Spirit of Virginia PAC — has emerged as the central figure blamed for the widening rift between the governor and John Reid, the GOP nominee for lieutenant governor.

People in Spain and Portugal tell us what got them through a day with no electricity.

President Donald Trump sat down with ABC News’ Terry Moran on Tuesday for the first broadcast interview marking the 100-day milestone of his second term.

Leaders of SEIU Local 721 said the two-day strike started at 7 p.m. Monday, sparked by what they characterized as a failure by the county to fairly negotiate a new contract.

President Trump stood by his controversial trade policies in an exclusive Oval Office interview Tuesday with ABC News’ Terry Moran.

Pierre Poilievre lost the vote for a constituency he has held for 21 years to a Liberal political neophyte. His populist approach may have been to blame.

Happening now, the President’s tariffs are causing major concern for retailers.

Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson have the wedding rumor mill going after the 24-year-old influencer was seen wearing a diamond ring on her engagement finger.

Weeks after she hid from the cameras in the Oval Office, Gretchen Whitmer welcomed the president to her state as he delivered the federal funding she had sought for an air base.

The Democratic governor from Michigan found success in lobbying Trump to bring a new fighter mission to an Air National Guard base. But not everyone in her party is happy.

Stephon Castle becomes the second straight Spurs player to win the award after Victor Wembanyama took the honors last season.

November’s election sparked a ‘Trump bump.’ Here’s how things have shifted since.

Judge Hannah Dugan is accused of helping an undocumented immigrant evade arrest.

San Antonio is 1st team with back-to-back winners since Timberwolves in 2014-15 (Andrew Wiggins) & 2015-16 (Karl-Anthony Towns).

Stephon Castle garnered 92 of 100 available first-place votes to give the Spurs the franchise’s fourth Rookie of the Year award.

The cumbersome, outmoded technology is a bad fit for the demands of national security work.

Critics say it’s a welcome return to form for the franchise, with thoughtfully fleshed out characters, spectacular visuals, engaging action sequences, and fantastic performances from Florence Pugh and Lewis Pullman in particular.

The papal conclave will commence in May, when the cardinals will meet at St. Peter’s Basilica and pray for the wisdom to select the next pope.

Islamabad says will ‘decisively respond’ to any military action as tensions with New Delhi soar after Kashmir attack.

Harvard University has released over 500 pages of reports detailing the experiences of the community as it relates to antisemitism and Islamaphobia. Here are their recommendations.

Starbucks is investing in more baristas and hours for them in the latest chapter of its turnaround, CEO Brian Niccol said.

Gov. Tony Evers plans to join a multi-state lawsuit suing the Trump administration for terminating nearly $400 million in federal grants for AmeriCorps programs.

The Wisconsin Supreme Court temporarily relieved Milwaukee Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan of her duties on Tuesday, prohibiting her from exercising her powers.

At least 11 high school students in Syracuse, New York, have 48 hours to turn themselves in or face felony charges of kidnapping for their alleged involvement in victimizing at least five younger lacrosse players in an incident the district attorney says, “goes way beyond hazing.”

A new filing from the government makes damning accusations against detained student Mohsen Mahdawi that his attorneys say are unsubstantiated.

Who’s to blame for Shedeur Sanders’ plummet to the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft?

The women were sent to Europe to clear a backlog of 17 million pieces of mail waiting to be sent to U.S. troops.

The infusion comes after $65 million in federal cuts that the foundation said threatened some councils with financial peril and closure.

Former Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff lashed out at the Trump administration, accusing it of politicizing the Holocaust and dishonoring the memory of six million murdered Jews after he was removed from the United States Holocaust Memorial Council.

The South East Asian country is on a path to prosperity. The US-China trade war could change that.

US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke after Canada’s general election.

Five of the chamber’s 13 Republicans voted against the measure, which had support from all Democratic and Progressive members.

The Supreme Court seemed likely Tuesday to rule narrowly in favor of a family trying to hold law enforcement accountable in court after an FBI raid that wrongly targeted their Atlanta home.

About two dozen states have sued the Trump administration over the dismantling of AmeriCorps. That’s the 30-year-old federal agency for volunteer service.

If the bill is signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida would become the second state to ban fluoride, as a backlash against the oral health measure grows.

The new document shows the expansion of power for ICE when it comes to international students’ legal status.

“Jim Jordan and House Judiciary Republicans are directly undermining both current and future litigation against the monopolies that gouge and censor Americans.”

During the airline’s first-quarter earnings call on Tuesday, we learned that JetBlue plans to announce its new U.S. partner by the end of June.

Gov. Kathy Hochul argued that the “bell-to-bell” ban — which restricts the devices during class, lunch and other parts of school — would help prevent disruption and cyberbullying.

The ensemble superhero pic led by Florence Pugh and Sebastian Stan brings together a crew of misfits and outsiders who discover they are true heroes when banding together.

Paul Dans, the former head of Project 2025, said that Trump needs “reinforcements” for court battles and that he is rolling back government structures in place since FDR.

Supreme Court justices sounded willing to allow an Atlanta family to sue the FBI for compensation after a SWAT team mistakenly barged into their home.

Florida is set to become the second state to ban community water fluoridation.

Sec. Pete Hegseth deemed the Women, Peace and Security program a “woke divisive/social justice/Biden initiative” — after President Donald Trump signed it into law during his first term.

“The team is working closely with our customers and the FAA to conduct an investigation and determine root cause of the anomaly.”

The goal is to save money on higher-education assistance to pay for tax cuts for the rich.

Hours after Harvard University faced the Trump administration in court for the first time in its push to restore more than $2 billion in blocked federal funding, the nation’s oldest and wealthiest college made a symbolic bow to White House demands, renaming its diversity, equity and inclusion office.

A Firefly Alpha rocket malfunctioned during an April 29 launch, preventing a Lockheed Martin technology demonstration satellite on board from reaching orbit.

The Six Triple Eight sorted millions of pieces of wartime mail in a matter of months but weren’t recognized publicly for decades. Just two of the 855 women are believed to be alive for the ceremony.

UPS on Tuesday announced it is planning to cut 20,000 jobs as part of its plan for workforce consolidation.

The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday in a blockbuster dispute over the nation’s first religious charter school, a case that critics say has prompted a “crisis of identity” in the school choice movement and that could vastly expand taxpayer funding for religious education.

When called out for making objectively bad decisions, the person who has made the objectively bad decisions can pursue one of two primary paths.

Pakistan, thirsty for some legal action over New Delhi’s move to place the Indus Waters Treaty in “abeyance”, is planning to take India to international court in a desperate attempt to find some reprieve.

Most levies on imported cars and car parts will remain in place, but automakers have secured some relaxation of the trade policy.

Yunice Abbas claims he acted as lookout in Paris hotel lobby while US celebrity’s jewellery was taken at gunpoint

The Columbia student and U.S. permanent resident spoke to NPR’s “Morning Edition” from the correctional facility where he’s been held following his April 14 arrest.

House Republicans are pushing wholesale changes to financial aid, advancing a conservative agenda to curtail the federal role in education financing.

U.S. Representative Angie Craig has announced that she will not run for re-election in her second district seat and instead will run for a Senate seat.

President Donald Trump has utilized one of Project 2025’s key tactics by overwhelming the courts and the public with constant policy changes, legal experts say.

Indiana basketball’s first season under head coach Darian DeVries will be critical for setting the foundation and tone of the program going forward. That especially means a quality showing in Big Ten play and remaining competitive throughout the conference season.

JetBlue plans to partner with a U.S. carrier in the coming weeks.

Three young children and a teenager were killed when a car barreled through a building used for an after-school camp in central Illinois.

House Education and Workforce Committee Republicans have released their plan to overhaul the country’s student loan and financial aid system.

Americans’ confidence in the economy slumped for the fifth straight month to the lowest level since the onset of COIVD-19.

Toy makers and stores are freezing holiday orders, predicting shortages and higher prices. Some are consulting bankruptcy lawyers, fearing their firms won’t survive.

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Virginia’s Republican nominee for lieutenant governor is accusing Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s political advisors of extortion and says they’re trying to force him to end his campaign. John Reid is the first openly gay man to run on the Republican statewide ticket. In two videos he posted online, he went public with details of what he called Youngkin’s efforts to get…

The Trump administration has dismissed all the scientists and other authors working on the next authoritative look at how climate change is affecting the United States, according to an email sent to authors Monday and confirmed by CNN.

Paul Dans argues that the system needed smashing and rebuilding

Sentiment has fallen well below what the economic data shows, indicating growing pessimism over tariffs and the labor market.

“Using the presidency to go after political enemies is a very dangerous thing,” a former White House ethics lawyer told ABC News.

Nothing about Donald Trump’s first 100 days has been ordinary.

A coalition of unions, nonprofits and local governments has sued President Trump, Elon Musk and the heads of nearly two dozen agencies in an effort to block mass layoffs in the federal government.

The Guardian, working with media partners, has tracked down first-hand accounts to reconstruct Viktoriia Roshchyna’s final months

Indus treaty, which had survived 65 years and three wars between countries, has been paused after Kashmir attack

Speaking to NPR in his first media interview since his detention, lawful permanent U.S. resident Mohsen Mahdawi finds peace in meditation and hopes “America will fulfill its promise.”

The death toll from the explosion rose to 70, as officials said the massive blast involved a shipment whose documentation obscured the nature of the substances it carried.

Tight end George Kittle, who was entering the final year of a deal he signed in 2020 with the 49ers, said Tuesday on the “Bussin’ With The Boys” podcast that he signed a four-year, $76.4 million extension.

These structures, now surrounded by a modern metropolis, tell the story of the nation that has evolved in the decades since the war’s end.

Jihaad Campbell at No. 31? Will Johnson in Round 2? Cam Skattebo and Elic Ayomanor on Day 3? Field Yates has the best picks in every round.

No surprise at No. 1, but it didn’t take long for the first rookie to come off the board in our first mock.

Doctors and public health specialists say they view the administration’s actions, such as firings or questioning established research, as an “attack” on science.

Craig joins Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and former state Senate Minority Leader Melisa López Franzen in the race for retiring Democratic Sen. Tina Smith’s seat.

“This CBS interview really exposed how bad things are and how much control that she’s been able to get,” an insider told The Post of Jordon Hudson.

Unlike seven years ago, the Philadelphia Eagles celebrated their Super Bowl victory at the White House with President Donald Trump on Monday – albeit with several notable absences, including star quarterback Jalen Hurts.

FBI agents burst into an Atlanta house with flash-bang grenades and guns drawn, but victims have struggled to hold the government accountable for their actions.

Sewing machines buzz with the sound of frantic efforts to do whatever they can before Mr Trump’s big decision day. He may have put his “Liberation Day” tariffs on pause for 90 days, but no one in this factory is taking anything for granted.

Harvard will no longer host or fund affinity group celebrations during Commencement, the University’s former diversity office wrote in an email to affinity groups on Monday afternoon.

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson presents a Congressional Gold Medal to the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, known a the “Six Triple Eight,” in recognition of its military service and contributions during World War II.

A blackout has brought much of Spain and Portugal to a standstill, affecting millions of people. The Spanish power distributor calls it “exceptional and extraordinary.”

The F/A-18E Super Hornet fell off the USS Harry S. Truman as sailors were towing the aircraft into the hangar bay, according to the Navy.

A Palestinian diplomat has told the United Nations’ top court that Israel is killing and displacing civilians and targeting aid workers in Gaza in a case that Israel criticized as part of its “systematic persecution and delegitimization.”

Canada’s Liberal Party, led by Prime Minister Mark Carney, is on course to win the country’s federal election, Canadian media projects, in a campaign that has been overshadowed by provocations and tariffs from US President Donald Trump.

Three members of the same family and a school counsellor have been identified as four of the 11 people killed in a vehicle ramming at a Filipino street festival in Vancouver on Saturday.

Melania Trump has voiced support for the bill, which is in line with her “BE BEST” initiative. It is dedicated to child welfare and was started during President Trump’s first term.

Cleveland left no doubt on its way to Round 2 — and finished off the most lopsided series in NBA playoff history.

The Cavaliers finished off the most lopsided series in NBA history with a 138-83 win over Miami in Game 4.

Approximately 70% of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division is expected to accept a second offer to federal workers that allows them to resign from their positions and be paid through September, according to a source familiar with the situation.

After it was announced that the Penguins and Head Coach Mike Sullivan have agreed to part ways, Kyle Dubas said it was not a decision that was taken lightly. “But as we continue to navigate the Penguins through this transitional period, we felt it was the best course forward for

The spacecraft are the online giant’s entry into beaming wireless service from space, but the company has much to do before it can compete with SpaceX’s Starlink.

The Education and Health & Human Services departments opened the investigations after a conservative news outlet reported on Harvard Law Review practices.

Tyler Glasnow was put on the injured list Monday with what the Dodgers described as shoulder inflammation, joining fellow frontline starter Blake Snell, who has been sidelined by a similar injury.

Amazon has launched the first installment of its Project Kuiper satellite internet service. It’s aiming to take on the dominance of SpaceX’s Starlink.

An SUV crashed into a crowd at a Filipino heritage festival in Vancouver over the weekend, killing 11 people and injuring dozens of others in the latest vehicle attack around the world.

Several others were injured, the State Police said.

Two women and their children, who are US citizens, held in ‘complete isolation’ before being put on flight to Honduras

Donald Trump feted the Super Bowl champions at the White House on Monday, but several players, including Jalen Hurts, decided to skip the celebration

Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed the TAKE IT DOWN Act, giving the powerful a dangerous new route to manipulate platforms into removing lawful speech that they simply don’t like. President Trump himself has said that he would use the law to censor his critics. The bill passed the…

The victim of Sunday night’s fatal hit-and-run boat crash in Clearwater Bay has been identified as Jose Castro, 41, of Palm Harbor. Additional details are emerging in about the incident, in which a 37-foot pleasure boat with six persons aboard struck the 40-foot Clearwater Ferry, which transports passengers to and from the mainland and the [...]

Lawyers say the families wanted the children to remain in the United States. The Trump administration says the mothers requested the children’s removal. The dispute has constitutional stakes.

House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan released a bill to move all antitrust work from the Federal Trade Commission to the Department of Justice, deleting a key antitrust law. PBMs and Amazon could benefit.

Columbus Day is still a federal holiday — though some no longer want to celebrate the Italian explorer, and many jurisdictions also mark Indigenous Peoples Day.

President Trump made it clear which Eagles players he admired − and which ones he didn’t

The Trump administration says it’s launching investigations into Harvard University and the Harvard Law Review.

NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including analysis of the first 100 days of President Trump’s second term, where he stands in polls and what’s ahead for Democrats.

Now that the dust is settling on the stunning Shedeur Sanders draft-weekend rollercoaster, more specific details are emerging about the attitude more than a few teams had about him.

Here are the basics on this year’s state budget agreement.

The Take It Down Act would require online platforms to remove nonconsensual intimate imagery, including sexually explicit deepfakes and so-called “revenge porn.”

The revamped Fever opened training camp with really good vibes, according to Caitlin Clark, who says she’s feelings stronger following the offseason.

The vaunted news program is under attack.

As questions swirl around the fate of the secretary of defense, former colleagues paint a troubling picture of Hegseth’s Pentagon.

Six teams with losing records in 2024 make our ranking, which should bring new hope to struggling franchises like the Patriots.

On Monday, they began a 25-hour “speak out” in support of academic freedom as the Trump administration targets colleges across the country.

President Donald Trump advocated for the NFL to keep the tush push play as he hosted the Super Bowl champion Eagles at the White House.

With the NFL Draft in the rear view mirror for the Cowboys, how do each of their nine draft picks fit on the roster heading into their rookie season?

John Reid — the Republican nominee for the Virginia lieutenant governor’s race — accused Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s team of extorting him.

The Trump administration said Monday that the University of Pennsylvania violated laws guaranteeing women equal opportunities in athletics by letting a transgender swimmer compete on the school’s women’s team and into team facilities.

One minor injury was reported in the extraordinary mishap.

A judge had little patience for arguments from a Justice Department lawyer trying to toss Jenner & Block’s case against the Trump administration.

As testimony was underway in the trial, the Supreme Court rejected Read’s request that the nation’s highest court step into her ongoing murder trial in the death of O’Keefe.

Here’s a helpful way to think about the chaos of Trump 2.0.

The case is being watched closely by disability rights groups, which warned that arguments by a school district could threaten broader protections for disabled people.

Ward, known for his leadership qualities, has openly talked about how he wants to be a leader, even as a rookie. Titans GM Mike Borgonzi said Ward has great leadership traits, even as a 22-year-old.

Mr. Connolly, of Virginia, said he would not run for re-election. He will also give up his leadership spot on the oversight panel as he faces cancer.

A 59% majority of the public now says President Donald Trump’s policies have worsened economic conditions in the country, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS, up from 51% in March and on par with the worst numbers Joe Biden saw during his presidency.

A disability-rights case at the Supreme Court grew unusually heated on Monday, including accusations of lying and references to one side’s position being a potential “five-alarm fire.”

Officials are investigating the cause of the outages, while smaller blackouts were also reported in France and Andorra.

A US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet has been “lost” at sea after it fell overboard from the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier while it was being towed on board, the Navy said in a statement on Monday.

U.S. consumers could start to notice trade-related shortages in their local stores next month, according to Apollo.

Most Americans think tariffs will drive up prices and cost the U.S. more money than they generate, according to a new Gallup poll​.

Woman, who requested anonymity, says ‘a group of 100 men’ followed her, shouting threats and kicking her

NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with Elora Mukherjee of Columbia Law about the impact of the U.S. visa policy reversal on international students and what’s at stake beyond elite universities.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, a Democrat, lambasted President Donald Trump and his administration, calling for mass protests and declaring that Republican “cannot know a moment of peace.”

Asked if he would meet with Biden, Trump replied: “It’s not high on my list. It’s really not.”

A trial has begun in Paris over the 2016 heist in which armed robbers tied up Kim Kardashian and stole millions of dollars’ worth of jewelry during Fashion Week.

The incident Thursday night near the Brooklyn headquarters of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement happened as an appearance by Itamar Ben-Gvir set off clashes between pro-Palestinian activists and members of the neighborhood’s large Orthodox Jewish community.

Several Minnesota schools have canceled afternoon extra-curriculars and sports due to the threat of severe weather.

Rep. Gerry Connolly is stepping down from his Oversight Committee role and will not run for re-election after announcing the return of his cancer.

Trump’s border czar Tom Homan says the mothers had made the choice for their citizen children to be removed with them.

With the dust settling from the 2025 NFL Draft, fantasy football analyst Matt Harmon examines the players whose stock has been damaged.

$2.7 Billion Investment from the Commanders is the Single Largest Private Investment in District History.

As the 100 day mark approaches, the Trump administration is not on pace to deport millions of immigrants as promised.

The Super Bowl champs are headed to Washington as the Philadelphia Eagles celebrate their Super Bowl win with President Donald Trump at the White House.

Huge power outages have hit large parts of Spain and Portugal. Airports have lost power, traffic lights and phone lines are down, the Madrid underground has been evacuated and trains have been stopped. Follow the latest here.

Trains, traffic lights, card payments, and phone networks have been hit - officials say restoring power will take hours.

A move to D.C. means the Commanders would leave behind a stadium in Prince George’s County. This morning, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said the Commanders have already agreed to pay for a study on what to do with the site that currently houses Northwest Stadium in Landover. Moore plans to work with state and local governments, plus the people of…

The policy reversal comes one week after the global shipping company said it would halt such shipments due to new U.S. customs rules.

Ashton Jeanty, Omarion Hampton, and Cam Ward highlight Matthew Berry’s 2025 Dynasty Rookie Rankings.

Today’s baseball news includes an injury update on Tyler Glasnow, a roster move in St. Louis, and a series in Baltimore. Read more at MLBTR.

Liverpool FC’s victory at the weekend has produced a strange series of numbers in the leagues’ record books.

Scott Pelley castigated network over news independence pending a sale to Skydance Media requiring Trump’s OK

Super Bowl champion lineman Damien Woody gave a simple reason as to why Shedeur Sanders fell to the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft.

President Donald Trump’s threats boosted the ruling Liberals over the Conservatives, but polls show a tighter race as Canadians elect a new leader Monday, with Prime Minister Mark Carney the favorite.

The Pittsburgh Penguins and Head Coach Mike Sullivan have agreed to part ways, it was announced today by President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Kyle Dubas. “On behalf of Fenway Sports Group and the Penguins organization, I would like to thank Mike Sullivan for his unwavering commitment and loyalty

The weeks since President Donald Trump returned to office have been a whirlwind of activity to show Americans his administration is relentlessly pursuing his promises.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has unilaterally declared a three-day ceasefire in Ukraine from May 8 to coincide with World War II Victory Day commemorations, the Kremlin said Monday.

The Cowboys had a productive 2025 NFL Draft, bulking up the lines and adding potential pop in the backfield. Jerry Jones’ club, however, didn’t add a wide receiver to a questionable depth chart behind CeeDee Lamb.

Severe epilepsy kept a teenage girl named Ava from school before noon. She has taken her fight over her disability accommodations to the Supreme Court.

President Donald Trump on Sunday night reiterated an extraordinary ambition he and members of his administration have voiced from time to time throughout his young second term: One day, Americans won’t pay any more income tax, and you’ll have Trump’s tariffs to thank for it.

It seemed impossible to follow club legend Jurgen Klopp and win the league in his first year, but Arne Slot has done just that at Liverpool.

DHL temporarily suspended shipments worth over $800 from other countries to US consumers earlier this month following new customs rules.

DHL will resume global shipments from businesses to American consumers worth more than $800 after a suspension earlier this month, the company said Monday.

The Clearwater Ferry, which had 45 people on board, was struck by a boat which then fled the scene.

Check back for live FLORIDA TODAY Space Team launch updates on this page, starting about two hours before tonight’s ULA Atlas V launch window opens.

Harvard Law School Dean of Students Stephen L. Ball condemned a pair of mass emails sent to law students on Friday that accused the Harvard Law Review of discriminating against white authors and urged applicants to falsify their racial and gender identities on application materials.

While Campbell said her office has “delivered real wins for Massachusetts,” she acknowledged that she won’t win every fight. And she lamented what she called “the divisiveness and the hatred” that characterizes some of Trump’s policies, “especially towards immigrants.”

Trump’s approach risks leaving U.S. automakers isolated and incapable of competing on their own merits as foreign companies bolt ahead.

Kai-ji Adam Lo, charged Sunday with eight counts of murder, had dozens of interactions with police for his deteriorating mental health.

Anthony Edwards makes a legitimate leap in the playoffs, with his Game 4 performance also leaving L.A. lurching toward elimination.

According to Rob Shaw with the City of Clearwater, 42 people were on board the ferry. Of the injuries, six were listed as trauma alerts.

The new development could cost up to $3 billion. Details will be announced during a news conference Monday morning

Kai-Ji Adam Lo was identified as the driver accused of killing at least 11 people at Vancouver’s Lapu Lapu festival on Saturday

Monday’s argument in A.J.T. v. Osseo Area Schools is the latest in a long series of Supreme Court cases involving the statutory rights Congress has granted to schoolchildren with disabilities. Two sets […]

Shilo Sanders shared that he has hired Drew Rosenhaus to be his agent. Father Deion Sanders \

The NBA acknowledged shortly after the game ended that referees missed Detroit’s Tim Hardaway Jr. getting fouled by New York’s Josh Hart on the final play of the Pistons’ Game 4 matchup against the Knicks.

Pahalgam Attack live News updates: The security forces have stepped up the ongoing anti-terror operations across Jammu and Kashmir

All-Star left fielder Jarren Duran said that he appreciates how the Guardians’ security handled the incident and that he has good support today.

Scott Pelley said, “Paramount Began To Supervise Our Content In New Ways”

In an interview with NBC News, Pritzker says if Democrats reclaim Congress, they will hold the administration responsible if it has violated the Constitution.

Scott Pelley of “60 Minutes” explained the departure of the show’s executive producer to viewers and said “none of us is happy” about the conditions that led to Bill Owens’ departure.

President Donald Trump will not follow Joe Biden’s practice of recognizing Indigenous Peoples Day alongside Columbus Day in October.

Austin Cindric scored his third career NASCAR Cup win.

There is a moderate risk of severe weather on Monday. This includes the Twin Cities and most of central and southern Minnesota into west central and SW Wisconsin.

Officials said agents found weapons and illicit drugs inside the nightclub, including cocaine, methamphetamine and a mixture of powdered drugs known as pink cocaine.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is speaking at a major Democratic fundraiser in New Hampshire as he continues to build his national profile.

Nearly 30 years after emerging in Detroit’s Cass Corridor, the White Stripes’ Jack and Meg White will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Austin Cindric celebrated his first win of the season by wearing Talladega’s Superspeedway traditional victory wreath all around the track. “Feels like I just won the Indy 500,” he said of Sunday’s NASCAR race. “I’m trying to walk on the plane with this.”

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A fan in Cleveland was ejected Sunday after saying “something inappropriate” to Boston’s Jarren Duran, who revealed in a documentary earlier this month that he attempted suicide three years ago.

Anthony Edwards scored 43 points to guide the Timberwolves to a 3-1 series lead, but a late challenge was pivotal to their Game 4 win.

Inside the soaring nave of St. Peter’s Basilica on Saturday, the quiet hush of world leaders paying respects to the late Pope Francis was briefly interrupted by a flurry of activity in a secluded corner near the entrance doors.

The emergency worker in Kansas City, Mo., was stabbed in his chest while transporting a patient in what started as a routine call on Sunday, officials said.

One Georgia deputy was killed and a second was shot in the face after a motor home driver they had pulled over opened fire, law enforcement officials said Sunday.

NASCAR star Joey Logano went off on his teammate Austin Cindric following the end of Stage 2 at Talladega Superspeedway. Bubba Wallace won the stage.

The latest comments by the US president come despite Kyiv repeatedly rejecting ceding the peninsula.

Jarren Duran has received plenty of support from his Boston Red Sox teammates and others outside baseball since he revealed in a Netflix documentary that he attempted suicide three years ago.

A patient stabbed Kansas City, Missouri, firefighter-paramedic Graham Hoffman in the heart on the way to the hospital, officials said Sunday.

Fans knew Ms. Caliente for her sense of humor, vigorous dance skills and interactions with fellow cast members on the popular drag television show.

The impact of what President Trump has done so far is being felt in every corner of American life.

Authorities across 10 agencies also seize guns and drugs and claim people they arrested are undocumented

Smear campaigns, politicking, gossip and blackmail: Conclave had it all.

DHS Secretary Noem said Sunday that the Secret Service caught the person who swiped her bag from a DC restaurant on Easter Sunday while she was dining with her family.

An additional round of severe weather is possible Monday afternoon

Baseball Defeats Tennessee, 12-2, In Series Finale

For nearly 60 days, no food, fuel, medicine or other item has entered the Gaza Strip, blocked by Israel. Aid groups are running out of food to distribute. Markets are nearly bare. Palestinian families are left struggling to feed their children.

Musk spent years building cachet as a business titan and tech visionary, brushing aside critics and skeptics to become the richest person on the planet. But as he gained power in Washington in recent months, his popularity has waned, according to a poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.

Jiggly Caliente, a performer and actress who rose to prominence as a contestant on “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” has died, according to a statement from her family. She was 44.

One person was killed and six injured during an overnight shooting at Elizabeth City State University, a historically Black university in North Carolina.

The Illinois governor’s address is a major appearance in an early primary state on the road to the Democratic Party’s 2028 presidential nomination.

Watch the moment Shedeur Sanders got the call from the Browns.

The first round of thunderstorms is expected to develop late Sunday night in the eastern Dakotas and western Minnesota, moving east-northeast toward dawn. Stronger waves of severe weather are likely to form Monday afternoon into the evening, with a risk of powerful tornadoes.

A little over a month ago, we reported on rallies happening outside local Social Security offices that were affected by federal cuts.

One deputy is dead and another is in critical condition after a traffic stop near Augusta led to a shooting. After digging into the suspect’s background, officials are learning there is a lot more to this tragedy.

Liverpool won their first league title in five years on Sunday

Crew chief David Guthrie said referees missed Knicks guard Josh Hart’s foul of Detroit’s Tim Hardaway Jr. on the final shot of the Pistons’ loss to the Knicks in Game 4 on Sunday.

The son of Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich admitted to being the one behind a prank call to Shedeur Sanders during Day 2 of the NFL draft.

Booker and Jeffries have hosted a number of Democratic lawmakers on the steps of the Capitol throughout the protest.

The letter, written by first-class passenger Archibald Gracie, sold for five times its expected price at auction. It was written aboard the ship five days before it sank.

The Kansas City Fire Department has confirmed the death of a firefighter and paramedic after he was stabbed by a patient early Sunday.

Ten people accused in the 2016 Paris robbery of Kim Kardashian will face trial this week

Trump’s ratings on economy are lower, but his deportation plan keeps majority support.

Col. Archibald Gracie wrote the letter while traveling on the Titanic days before the ship sank and plunged him into the icy North Atlantic.

The Assistant GM provides detailed insight into everything the Eagles accomplished on a critical three-day weekend.

Liverpool waited 30 years and then won the Premier League during a pandemic. Now they’ve won again, and they can finally celebrate.

Bill Belichick’s girlfriend Jordon Hudson interrupted his April 27 interview with CBS News’ ‘Sunday Morning’ after Tony Dokoupil asked Belichick how the couple met. ‘We’re not talking about this,’ Hudson sternly said.

The Treasury secretary said that the President Trump and Xi Jinping of China have a good relationship but that he was not aware of a call, which Mr. Trump had alluded to last week.

After weeks of waiting, Liverpool’s big home win over Tottenham Hotspur has clinched the 2024-25 Premier League title for Arne Slot and the Reds, a capper to a brilliant season. Here are some highlights.

A peer of the Wisconsin judge who the FBI arrested for allegedly helping an undocumented immigrant avoid federal immigration enforcement said her arrest is meant to intimidate the judiciary by the Trump administration.

The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments in a yearslong legal battle over an FBI raid on the wrong Atlanta house.

The United States has been pushing Ukraine to accept a peace plan that seems in part a gift to Moscow. But the short meeting of the leaders, and subsequent comments, appeared to be a change in tone.

For nearly 60 days, no food, fuel, medicine or other item has entered the Gaza Strip, blocked by Israel.

Israel has violated the November ceasefire multiple times, attacking the Lebanese capital and the south.

Canes to stick with the same lineup for a fourth consecutive game

The RuPaul’s Drag Race star, whose real name was Bianca Castro-Arabejo, died on Sunday ‘surrounded by family and friends’

Cancer operations that remove whole or parts of an organ can be life-altering. New research suggests that some patients may be able to avoid that step entirely.

The Trump administration has pressed judges to allow the expedited deportations of men it claims are in the Tren de Aragua gang.

The Secretary of State’s comments came after President Donald Trump questioned whether Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to “stop the war” against Ukraine.

Economists have been skeptical of whether revenue from tariffs could actually offset income tax for Americans, despite President Donald Trump repeatedly saying it will.

Marches ‘against Islamophobia’ have been organised throughout France in the victim’s memory.

After three days of choices ranging from the chalkiest of chalky to incendiary, here is what we know.

Crowds of mourners waited in line on Sunday for a chance to visit Pope Francis’ final resting place in the Santa Maria Maggiore church in Rome, a day after his funeral service that was attended by world leaders and royalty.

The State Law Enforcement Division confirmed to WMBF News on Sunday morning that they are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Myrtle Beach.

Francis is buried in the Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome.

Donald Trump has the lowest 100-day job approval rating of any president in the past 80 years, with public pushback on many of his policies and extensive economic discontent, including broad fears of a recession, according to a new poll.

Prosecutors are using comments Karen Read has made in interviews and a documentary series in their murder case against her. Defense attorneys say her public statements could hurt her in the eyes of the jury — as with other high-profile defendants.

The conclave is a time-honored process conducted in secrecy behind the locked doors of the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel.

The attacker stabbed the worshiper dozens of times then filmed him with a mobile phone while shouting insults at Islam in Friday’s attack in a village in southern France.

At a dialed-down, pared-back event, journalists were the big stars of the evening.

A peace proposal by the Trump administration that includes recognizing Russian authority over Crimea shocked Ukrainian officials.

As world powers face multiple crises, the one set off by a terror attack in Kashmir is getting scant attention, and little help de-escalating between two nuclear-armed neighbors.

Baseball Falls To Tennessee, 9-3, In SEC Showdown

Chris Eubank Jr dealt Conor Benn a first career defeat after going the distance to win their middleweight grudge match on a unanimous points decision on Saturday

Chad Reuter reveals his final snap grades for all 32 teams based on their decisions from each day of the 2025 NFL Draft.

There was no president. There was no comedian. What remained at the White House Correspondents’ Association’s annual dinner on Saturday night were the journalists and the First Amendment.

As Democrats link Trump to Social Security’s struggles, he reiterates his promise to protect the agency’s benefits while also carrying out sweeping staff and spending cuts.

Jonathan Kim broke a number of Paul Edinger’s records at Michigan State. Kim signed with Edinger’s old team, the Chicago Bears, as a UDFA.

Tim Twentyman covers all the key questions from Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes’ end-of-draft press conference.

The 2025 NFL Draft is in the books, Brian Schottenheimer’s first as head coach of the Cowboys. He along with Stephen and Jerry Jones and Will McClay reflected on the team’s draft choices, and spoke about the future in the wide receiver room.

The Detroit Lions used a sixth-round pick on Boise State DE Ahmed Hassanein but still need another starting-caliber pass rusher.

Here are what the experts are saying about the Giants’ selections in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Those who know him best say Ahmed Hassanein isn’t close to reaching his full potential, even as he made history this weekend as the first Egyptian ever chosen in the NFL draft.

The Cleveland Browns selected Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders with the No. 144 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft on Saturday.

The NFL world descended upon Green Bay, Wisconsin this week, for the draft, and if attendance is any indication, it was a major hit, as league officials said Saturday that the total attendance ended up at 600,000, more than doubling the original forecast.

Also in the notebook, the Capitals’ top two forward lines are getting buried and Canadiens rookie Ivan Demidov’s comfort level is growing.

The Green Bay Packers had eight picks entering the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay and used them all. Here is the draft class.

Here is a look at Michigan State football players who have signed as undrafted free agents following the 2025 NFL draft.

Drinks in hand, anxious media people braved a series of events in the nights before the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.

Iowa guard Mason Richman was selected by the Seahawks in the 7th round of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Kansas guard Bryce Cabeldue was selected by the Seahawks in the 6th round of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Colorado State wide receiver Tory Horton was selected by the Seahawks in the 5th round of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Overreactions and reality checks from the entire three days of the NFL Draft

Catch up on all 257 selections in the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, from No. 1 through “Mr. Irrelevant.”

The Steelers selected Ohio State quarterback Will Howard in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft

Learn about a clinical trial that used immunotherapy alone to treat people with several different types of cancer, meaning they did not need to undergo surgery, radiation or chemotherapy.

The Steelers selected linebacker Jack Sawyer in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft

Packers select edge rusher in the fourth round

Steelers add talented edge rusher in fourth round of 2025 NFL Draft

Steelers add massive run stuffing DT in fifth round of 2025 NFL Draft

Day 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft is here and USA TODAY Sports is grading every single pick, from the fourth round through the seventh round.

Chris Eubank Jr. won an instant classic over Conor Benn on Saturday in London, with father Chris Eubank Sr. unexpectedly joining his corner.

The Chiefs need to upgrade their roster after their Super Bowl 59 loss to the Eagles. Here’s how they are doing so during the 2025 NFL draft.

A full round-by-round list of every 2025 NFL Draft pick.

Five Trump supporters say his first 100 days have met their expectations - with a few surprises and some warning signs.

Why Eduardo Flores-Ruis was in Milwaukee County judge Hannah Dugan’s courtroom, where he’s from and answers to other questions.

These are the picks from every team in rounds 4 through 7 of the 2025 NFL Draft

The New Orleans Saints’ NFL draft picks include the ninth overall pick. Here are the Saints’ team needs and a mock draft prediction for their class:

The cases have renewed concerns that the Trump administration’s expedited deportations are violating the rights of both citizens and noncitizens.

Three years after their fight was cancelled at short notice and 32 years since their fathers’ rematch, Chris Eubank Jr. won by unanimous decision over Conor Benn in a nontitle middleweight bout Saturday.

This marks the team’s third promotion in three seasons, a feat that seemed unlikely when the Hollywood stars took over in 2021.

The Chicago Bears selected Rutgers University running back Kyle Monangai with the No. 233 overall pick in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft.

The Dolphins selected Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers with the 231st pick in the seventh round Saturday.

Archibald Gracie is known for writing one of the most vivid accounts of the 1912 maritime disaster

Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers have in recent days deported a Cuban-born mother of a 1-year-old girl, separating them indefinitely.

In our news wrap Saturday, there was a deadly explosion at a Persian Gulf port in southern Iran, India said Pakistani soldiers shot at Indian posts for a second straight night in the disputed Kashmir region, a federal judge wants the Trump administration to explain why a 2-year-old U.S. citizen was deported, and Virginia Giuffre, a key figure in the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking case, has died.

Trump scores poorly on economy and immigration as some fear he is ‘exceeding powers’ and focussed on wrong issues

Ukraine denies Russian claims it has been forced out of the border region.

The Atlanta Falcons selected University of Wisconsin offensive tackle Jack Nelson with the No. 218 overall pick in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft.

The Cleveland Browns’ leadership prompted skepticism among fans after the Browns picked Shedeur Sanders in the fifth round of the NFL Draft.

He won the Walter Payton Award in 2024, given to the top offensive player in all of FCS football.

Pete Prisco grades the first 32 picks of the 2025 NFL Draft

Hussein al-Sheikh is a veteran leader of Abbas’s Fatah movement.

Answering the biggest questions surrounding Cleveland’s selection of Sanders in the fifth round, including reaction from around the league.

Barryn Sorrell surprised Green Bay by coming onstage after the Packers picked him in the fourth round of the NFL draft on Saturday.

The Saints added to their offensive backfield with Kansas’ Devin Neal, who set the Jayhawks career rushing record.

The New Orleans Saints drafted one of college football’s most productive running backs in Round 6. Devin Neal scored 49 touchdowns in 49 games played.

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. attributed increasing autism rates to environmental toxins. Autism researchers told PolitiFact that lacks evidence and omits other important factors such as growing awareness that help explain the increase.

The Detroit Lions have traded up to draft another guard: LSU’s Miles Frazier.

New England moved down on Day 3 of the draft.

A lettercard penned by one of the Titanic’s most well-known survivors from onboard the ship days before it sank has sold for 300,000 pounds ($399,000) at auction.

Sanders was the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year in 2024

Russia’s Federal Security Service accused the man of planting an explosive device in the car, but said that it was detonated from Ukraine.

The Los Angeles Rams have selected Ty Hamilton with the 148th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

The Rams have selected defensive lineman Ty Hamilton

The FSB say they detained a “Ukrainian special services agent”. Kyiv has not commented on the attack.

The American-born Giuffre, who lived in Australia for years, became an advocate for sex trafficking survivors after emerging as a central figure in Epstein’s prolonged downfall.

Former President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also deviated from the norm.

Valerie survived intense heat and avoided venomous snakes during her time lost in the wilderness.

Many describe a changed campus, one where the “best and brightest” may no longer feel welcome.

President Donald Trump’s Truth Social post comes as he ramps up pressure on Russia and Ukraine to strike a deal to end their war.

Mike Macdonald and John Schneider discuss the three players the Seahawks added on Day 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft.

South Korean media reported earlier this year that more than 11,000 North Korean troops were fighting in the western Russian region of Kursk.

At least four people have been killed and 500 more injured in Bandar Abbas.

The first practicing Catholic first lady since Jackie Kennedy, known to express her mood through fashion statements, wore a black lace veil.

US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held crunch war talks in the heart of the Vatican minutes before the start of the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday, as the White House mounts an increasingly urgent push to strike a peace deal in Ukraine.

Follow pick-by-pick coverage as the NFL Draft concludes with rounds 4 through 7 today

President Donald Trump may have gotten his front row seat at Pope Francis’ funeral, but the Pope rebuked him from beyond the grave anyway. The posthumous criticism came after Trump was mobbed by a group of world leaders, including France’s President Emmanuel Macron, Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of Pope Francis’s funeral. The pressure from European leaders appeared to pay off after Trump sat down briefly with Zelensky before th

A huge explosion has occurred in the port city of Bandar Abbas in southwestern Iran, injuring 516 people, a spokesperson for the country’s emergency services has said.

Most partisans agree they are getting what they expected from Trump’s second term, but 84% of Democrats think Trump is doing a poor or terrible job as president so far and 68% of Republicans think he’s doing a good or great job.

ICE and Florida law enforcement have arrested 780 migrants in the U.S. illegally in a four-day operation beginning Monday, according to statistics obtained by ABC News.

Senior officials unsure who to believe after aides fired and chief of staff quits amid look into Panama canal media leak

Many world leaders and royals have gathered among many mourners at the Vatican - here are the pictures of them there.

On Thursday, three federal judges in Maryland, New Hampshire and Washington, D.C., said Trump’s anti-DEI efforts were on shaky legal ground.

Social Security employees are feeling “overwhelmed” and wait times for phone services are up as workforce cuts from the Trump administration are being felt throughout the agency.

Kangala Wildlife Rescue revealed the strategies and remote-controlled trap that secured the capture of tiny 4kg sausage dog

The Silver and Black have six picks remaining in the 2025 NFL Draft.

‘Children are starving’ in Gaza, UN official warns, as Israel continues eight-week blockade on food, water, medicine.

The UNSC has “condemned in the strongest terms” the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir, stressing that those responsible should be held accountable and the sponsors of this “reprehensible act of terrorism” should be brought to justice.

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A Princeton University undergraduate student who had been missing since last weekend has been found dead, the school said in a statement Friday.

These are the key events on day 1,157 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

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He could challenge the NCAA rule, and go back to Colorado — or another school.

The Colorado quarterback and son of football legend Deion Sanders was projected to go as high as No. 3 overall to the New York Giants but remains waiting after 102 picks.

The late pontiff embraced those traditionally on the margins of the church and society. Here, some of those he met describe his impact

Schwesinger played in 38 career games in three seasons at UCLA

Ukrainian and European representatives reportedly presented the United States with a proposal to end the war in Ukraine during multilateral talks in London on April 23.

Officials in Kyiv plan to deliver their proposal to President Trump’s team, after rejecting a White House plan that would have given the Kremlin much of what it wants.

Judkins totaled 94 carries for 1,060 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns in 2024 season at OSU

The NFL Draft has finally arrived

The Trump administration threatened to withhold federal funding from states that did not enforce its interpretation of civil rights law.

After weeks of anticipation, the Broncos have added to their backfield.

With the 57th overall pick, the Detroit Lions select offensive lineman Tate Ratledge.

Three-year starter at left tackle adds to Green Bay’s O-line depth

Amid criticisms that the administration is intimidating judges, Bondi didn’t exactly downplay the idea that this was part of a larger crusade against the judiciary.

Other Epstein victims credited Giuffre with giving them the courage to speak out.

The FBI has arrested a Milwaukee judge accused of helping a man evade immigration authorities. Friday’s arrest escalates a clash between the Trump administration and local authorities over the president’s sweeping immigration crackdown.

Get insights on all 32 teams’ draft picks and trades from our NFL Nation reporters during the 2025 draft in Green Bay.

The US president’s envoy meets Vladimir Putin in Moscow, while Ukraine calls for more pressure on Russia.

BBC Verify has looked at the agency’s biggest claimed savings, examining the figures and speaking to experts.

The judge warned Attorney General Pam Bondi to temper her statements about Luigi Mangione to ensure a fair trial on charges of killing a health insurance executive.

Federal officials say the government is reversing the termination of legal status for international students after many filed court challenges around the U.S.

The day that he was drafted into the NFL will always carry bittersweet memories for Derrick Harmon. Just hours after being selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the 21st pick in the 2025 NFL draft Thursday night, his mother, Tiffany Saine, died at a Michigan hospital, according to multiple media reports.

A new memo suggests that investigations may be launched not just for leaks of classified information, but where disclosures “undermine” Trump administration policies.

Tiffany Saine, the mother of Steelers first-round pick Derrick Harmon, died Thursday night shortly after her son was selected No. 21 in the NFL draft.

The push by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency to slash federal funding will cost taxpayers money, nonpartisan group finds. Here’s why.

International students had filed dozens of lawsuits after the government removed them from a database crucial for maintaining their legal status.

Slate Auto, the buzzy new EV startup that broke stealth this week, is close to locking in a former printing plant located in Warsaw, Indiana as the future

Multiple scientific publications have received letters from the Trump administration questioning their editorial practices and standards.

A new jury was chosen in London, Ont., on Friday for the trial of five former world junior hockey players accused of sexually assaulting a woman in a hotel room in 2018. Earlier in the day, the judge declared a mistrial, setting up the need for a new trial.

A judge ruled Sean “Diddy” Combs’ legal team could use a “swingers” argument in the disgraced rapper’s defense at his upcoming sex trafficking trial.

According to Ohio State defensive line coach Larry Johnson, new Detroit Lions DL Tyleik Williams’ football IQ really sets him apart.

Brady McCarron, spokesman for U.S. Marshals Service in Washington, D.C., confirmed Dugan was arrested at about 8 a.m. at the Milwaukee County Courthouse and is in federal custody.

When running for office, Donald Trump promised to execute the largest deportation in American history and issue massive cuts to federal spending. In his administration’s first 100 days, has he kept those promises? This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, political correspondents Susan Davis and Stephen Fowler, and immigration correspondent Ximena Bustillo.The podcast is produced by Bria Suggs & Kelli Wessinger and edited by Casey Morell. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen t…

Pope Francis’ wooden coffin was sealed on Friday night, in a private rite that officially ends three days of his body lying in state at the Vatican.

Just over 12 hours after being selected with the first overall pick in the NFL Draft, Ward was operating on 1½ hours of sleep, but he was still smiling.

The more the Commanders went through the process, the more they realized Conerly was the perfect fit.

Skepticism has grown of his efforts to expand his authority and of his handling of issues long seen as strengths for him, including the economy and immigration.

A federal prosecutor also disclosed at a hearing Friday that the government had offered Combs a plea deal, which he rejected.

The defense department has announced new senior level positions after recent firings and resignations. But with Pentagon head Pete Hegseth under fire for missteps, the way ahead is still unclear.

The Panthers first-rounder arrived in Charlotte and held his first press conference here, along with a lot of other firsts.

Shemar Stewart’s coaches at Texas A&M, the guys who saw him every day in the trenches, saw him do things you don’t see every day. And they insist the Bengals are going to see it from day one.

The body of missing student Lauren Blackburn ’26 was found at Lake Carnegie on the morning of April 25, according to an email from Regan Crotty, Dean of Undergraduate Students.

Misfit Toys recently cancelled a $10,000 order from a Chinese supplier because a spike in tariffs made the purchase financially risky. Two years after enjoying record sales, the owners of the Houston toy store are worried about its future.

Harmon told reporters Thursday night that he was heading to the hospital to visit his mother Tiffany Saine to tell her that he had been drafted.

A visit to the U.S. by far-right Israeli security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is prompting fierce protests and exposing rifts in the American Jewish community.

Experts warn of slowing economy after score based on Americans’ financial outlooks fell by 32% since January

The uncertainty surrounding President Trump’s tariffs has invigorated an underconsumption movement that took off early this year on TikTok and other platforms.

A Russian general died Friday in a car bombing in Balashikha, a city just outside of Moscow, according to officials.

Disgraced former Rep. George Santos was sentenced Friday to 87 months in prison for aggravated identity theft and wire fraud charges stemming from fraudulent activity during his 2022 midterm campaign.

Seven in 10 Americans think Donald Trump’s tariffs on international trade will drive up U.S. inflation, according to an ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll.

The sudden shift came as a reprieve for the more than 1,500 international students who have had their visas canceled in recent weeks.

Ousted former GOP Rep. George Santos faces up to 87 months in prison in his federal case after pleading guilty to federal fraud and identity theft charges in August as part of a plea deal.

Fears of tariff-related higher prices have motivated consumers to buy cars early, but it’s also contributing to a hesitance to buy and a hunger for deals.

Russia’s top criminal investigation agency says a senior military officer has been killed by a car bomb.

The US central bank is one of Trump’s favourite punching bags. But how serious is the threat?

The general’s death is the latest in a series of fatalities involving Ukraine’s opponents inside Russia. The authorities in Kyiv had no immediate comment.

A day after the U.N. appealed for restraint following Tuesday’s deadly attack in Indian-administered Kashmir, India reported an exchange of fire across the de facto border in the disputed region.

Exit comes after Joe Kasper was implicated as orchestrator of power grab that led to dismissal of three Pentagon officials

Khalil’s attorneys argue the government is baselessly accusing him of not cooperating with ICE agents and being a flight risk.

José Ignacio Bergoglio tells the BBC of the special relationship he had with his uncle who became Pope Francis.

Pope Francis, leader of Roman Catholic Church for 12 years, died Monday morning at the age of 88. Here’s what to know about his funeral on Saturday.

Lt Gen Yaroslav Moskalik named as victim of explosion that appears similar to previous attacks claimed by Ukraine

Follow pick-by-pick coverage as the NFL Draft continues with rounds 2 and 3 today

President accuses Zelenskyy of prologing ‘killing field’ in Time interview and says he is open to meeting Iran leaders

President Trump told Time magazine trade negotiations would be “finished” in 3-4 weeks.

The United States and Iran are set to begin a third round of nuclear talks this weekend, entering what experts describe as a more difficult phase of technical negotiations as Washington lays out stricter conditions.

From the team’s with the best picks, or the one’s that made us scratch our heads, NBC News breaks down the first round of the NFL draft.

The phone number used in the Signal chat could also be found in a variety of places, including on social media and a fantasy sports site.

Harvard claims Trump’s executive branch isn’t following federal rules for changing key government policies.

A federal judge has blocked a portion of President Donald Trump’s executive order on election integrity that a Gallup poll shows the majority of American adults support.

The nuclear-armed rivals ramped up tit-for-tat diplomatic offensive following a deadly attack on tourists in Pahalgam.

U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to carry out further peace talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday.

An American business group said that Chinese officials had been surveying companies about American products that are crucial to their supply chains.

Brad Holmes fielded a few calls from other teams before the Detroit Lions selected defensive tackle Tyleik Williams in the NFL Draft on Thursday.

On Monday, April 21st, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced plans to collect federal and private health data for upcoming autism studies. National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya also announced that NIH would create a “new disease registry” focused on autism. This announcement led…

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited the newly established New Mexico National Defense Area, where U.S. troops now have enhanced authority to detain individuals crossing the southern border

When the man in black charges onstage swinging a chainsaw while he whoops and hollers, the moment could be mistaken for a scene from “The Hunger Games.” The screaming crowd makes it seem even more so.

In an interview, Trump discussed amassing power, court battles and an agenda that is transforming America

Patients will likely eventually see higher prices and drug shortages under President Trump’s plan to assess tariffs on prescription drug imports.

After a deadly militant attack in Kashmir, India suspended a key water treaty with neighbouring Pakistan.

UN calls for tensions between India and Pakistan to be resolved peacefully as relations plunge to lowest level in years following deadly shooting

Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is expected to appear in federal court Friday to face charges of stalking and murder.

Hunter has been tabbed as a ‘generational’ talent. Did the Jags overspend? Breaking down the deal.

What we learned from head coach Sean McVay and general manager Les Snead’s press conference after Day 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft.

President’s comments follow Chinese government’s denial of ‘baseless’ claim that Washington was close to deal

A couple of surprising trades highlighted the first round of the 2025 NFL draft, where two quarterbacks came off the board.

The New York Giants traded up to select Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart with the No. 25 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday night.

The late pontiff’s funeral, due to take place on Saturday, will attract dignitaries and worshippers from around the world

Mel Kiper Jr. makes sense of the first round of the NFL draft, which saw a couple of shocking picks and four interesting trades.

If you’re looking for a rundown of all the draft action, or a place to find the latest Falcons draft coverage, this is a good place to start

These are the key events on day 1,156 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are slated to make six picks over the three-day NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Would you buy a truck this bare-bones?

Graham was widely considered the top DT prospect of the draft class after a dominant career at Michigan

Ryan Hemphill is accused of assaulting six women over a five-month period in his Midtown Manhattan apartment.

Joe Kasper, Hegseth’s chief of staff, is the fourth top official to be ousted in the last week amid turmoil at the Pentagon.

US renews push to end Ukraine war, reportedly on terms favourable to Russia – key US politics stories from 24 April

Defense chief had line set up to bypass official security protocols and use Signal app on personal computer, AP says

One of the pontiff’s last acts was to simplify papal rites, stripping away elaborate rituals and scaling back ceremonial pomp.

The Giants selected Penn State star Abdul Carter and QB Jaxson Dart in the first round of the NFL draft.

A judge ruled Bryan Kohberger, who is autistic, according to his lawyers, could still be put to death if he is convicted of killing four University of Idaho students in 2022.

An expert on the federal work force estimates that the speed and chaos of Mr. Musk’s cuts to the bureaucracy will cost taxpayers $135 billion this fiscal year.

Bryan Kohberger is accused of fatally stabbing four University of Idaho students in 2022.

Several colleges scrubbed their campuses and websites of DEI-related language and shuttered offices in order to comply with the letter’s sweeping demands.

A new executive order pits the United States against the rest of the world over the question of who can exploit mineral resources in shared waters.

He’s dialing down his DOGE role but Tesla needs a new hit EV and none is on the horizon. And the company’s booming battery business will suffer from Trump’s tariffs.

Staff members at Columbia University and Barnard College in New York City said they were taken aback earlier this week after receiving text messages on their personal devices linking to a survey which asked, in part, if they were Jewish or Israeli.

The Trump administration was handed a rapid-fire series of court losses Wednesday night and Thursday in lawsuits filed over its policies on immigration, elections and its crackdown on diversity, equity and inclusion programs in schools.

In an abrupt reversal, the US Department of Health and Human Services said Thursday that it no longer plans to cut funding for the Women’s Health Initiative, a groundbreaking research project focused on preventing disease in older women. The move comes after a wave of concern and criticism about the threat to the long-standing study.

Today, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia issued a preliminary injunction blocking the enforcement of a certification requirement from the U.S. Department of Education that threatens schools with a loss of federal funding based on harmful misinterpretations of civil rights laws, threatening Black students’ equal access to a quality education. On April […]

Mark Carney confirmed the detail but told reporters Trump ‘brings this up all the time’

It was connected to the internet on an unsecured commercial line, sources said.

Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil’s attorneys are asking an immigration judge to terminate his deportation case.

Five days before his 100th day in office – and 93 days since his own deadline passed for resolving the conflict in Ukraine – President Donald Trump is frustrated his efforts to broker a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine have so far fallen short, and has privately told advisers that mediating a deal has been more difficult than he anticipated, sources familiar with the discussions told CNN.

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s guidance forbidding diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in K-12 public schools.

The program will officially launch at the start of the 2026-27 school year.

GOP strategist Alex Conant breaks down the political impact of challenges to Trump’s top policies — tariffs and immigration — and how the administration is performing on these fronts.

Download the Eagles Mobile App for real-time updates, exclusive analysis, and highlights of the newest Eagles.

The president ordered an inquiry into ActBlue, the main Democratic fund-raising platform, in his latest move using the government to target political opponents.

Government lawyers say officers did not have a warrant for Columbia activist Mahmoud Khalil’s arrest when they took him into custody, according to court filings.

US president’s move is part of effort to bolster supply of critical resources

These are the stocks posting the largest moves in extended trading.

Firms are wading through a sea of uncertainty and responding by telling investors to expect lower returns.

If you want something done right, go in-person.

A ruling by a Trump-appointed district judge could make the administration’s defiant posture more difficult to maintain.

Read Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai’s remarks from the Q1 2025 earnings call.

A developing political scandal in Florida has put Gov. Ron DeSantis on the defensive. Republican lawmakers are investigating how $10 million in state money was diverted for use in a campaign.

While a New Hampshire judge blocked enforcement for schools related to groups that brought a lawsuit, a Maryland order broadly blocks enforcement of a DOE memo.

California ranks behind only the overall U.S., China and Germany.

A 49-year-old mother of four died on Wednesday after she fell about 50 to 75 feet from a cliff while hiking at Purgatory Chasm in Massachusetts.

The federal health department is not creating a new registry of Americans with autism, an HHS official said Thursday.

Some US allies are highly alarmed by the framework the Trump administration is pushing to end the Ukraine war and Europeans are bracing for the outcomes of another round of high-level talks between the US and Russia, multiple diplomatic sources told CNN.

The NIH has scaled back its awards of new grants by at least $2.3 billion since the beginning of the year, a STAT analysis shows.

A federal judge has paused a key section of President Trump’s executive order that makes sweeping changes to voting and elections.

The move to dismiss William A. Burck underscored both the entanglements between Mr. Trump’s presidency and company and the degree to which he will look to target people he believes have wronged him.

Pope Francis’ tomb in the Basilica of St. Mary Major has been made with materials from the Italian region of Liguria. It is a simple tomb bearing only…

Senate Bill 2 would create an education savings account program and has been Abbott’s top priority.

Drone Restrictions in Effect; Unauthorized Drone Activity Will Be Reported to Law Enforcement

A month earlier, Mr Goldberg was inadvertently added to a Signal group discussing an upcoming Houthi attack.

Dr. Sergio Alfieri said that the pope “died without suffering, at home.″ The doctor found the pontiff with his eyes open and breathing normally, but unresponsive when he was called to the Vatican early Monday morning.

The health of Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro has worsened following a surgery earlier this month, according to his medical team.

Former president of Brazil remains in intensive care 11 days after surgery as trial looms over alleged coup plot

The state attorney general’s office has aggressively targeted the movement.

Efforts stem from an executive order signed by Trump asserting sexual identity of trans members affects readiness

After a militant attack in Kashmir, the Indian government said it was suspending its participation in a treaty that governs most of the water used in Pakistani agriculture.

Who voted for this? Did Trump campaign on cutting breast cancer research and making menopause harder for American women?

A federal judge has halted her order demanding the government explain what it’s done to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the U.S.

The Worcester County District Attorney’s Office identified the woman that died at Purgatory Chasm in Sutton on Wednesday.

Kashmir, where 26 people were killed on Tuesday, is claimed in full by the arch-rivals India and Pakistan

Mohsen Mahdawi was arrested by ICE during a citizenship interview last week.

The trio will live aboard Tiangong for the next six months.

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s health condition has worsened following bowel surgery nearly two weeks ago, his doctors say

The suburban Chicago man who admitted to fatally shooting seven people and wounding dozens of others during a 2022 Independence Day parade was sentenced Thursday to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

French police arrested a student after he allegedly killed another student in a stabbing attack at his private Catholic school in Nantes.

California’s GDP now exceeds that of Japan, making it the fourth-largest economy in the world, according to the International Monetary Fund.

Follow pick-by-pick coverage of the NFL Draft as the first round gets underway today

Trump’s right to want an immediate, diplomatic end to the carnage in Ukraine. He’s wrong if he thinks what he’s doing is “diplomacy.”

Spokesperson for China’s ministry of commerce says any claims of progress in China-US negotiations are ‘without factual evidence’

A judge ruled Wednesday that the Trump administration must facilitate the return of a 20-year-old migrant, who was deported last month, because his removal violated a class action lawsuit settled last year.

An Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll suggests Americans’ trust in President Donald Trump to bolster the U.S. economy appears to be faltering.

Last month, after news broke that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth was using Signal to discuss sensitive military operations in violation of Pentagon policy, one of his closest military aides made an unusual inquiry to the Defense Department’s chief information officer: Would they grant an exception so Hegseth could keep using Signal freely?

Pakistan has deemed India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty an ‘act of war’.

Ukraine’s leader has ruled out recognising Russian control of the peninsula as part of a Trump peace plan.

Investigators say Joseph Kling set wooden pallets on fire and left them unattended.

Department cites Trump’s ‘energy emergency’ declaration to expedite permissions from multiple years to 28 daysUS politics live – latest updates

Beijing continues to be willing to endure economic hardship to put pressure on the U.S., even as the Trump administration hints at a more conciliatory approach.

The Shenzhou 20 spaceship took off atop China’s Long March 2F rocket from a launch center on the edge of the Gobi Desert.

Immigration attorneys are advising clients who have deportation orders when they show up at court dates and immigration appointments, there is an increased risk of getting detained.

The country’s premier medical school has lost money for years and leans heavily on research dollars that are now under threat from the White House.

On the eve of an election, its political transformation is stunning

Democratic lawmakers questioning whether deals for pro bono work may violate federal bribery, extortion, honest services fraud or racketeering laws.

How will Round 1 of the NFL Draft play out on Thursday night? Our expert takes his shot at predicting all 32 picks.

Republican strategists speak with Fox News Digital regarding the party’s discussions about taxes as Congress works to pass President Donald Trump’s agenda.

Without a carve-out for tariff exceptions for pharmaceuticals, prices will skyrocket for US patients, experts warn.

Local cops and ICE agents are trial-ballooning the president’s darkest ambitions.

Lawyers advising U.S. DOT Secretary Sean Duffy make it clear: His case to end congestion pricing is weak.

Executives use earnings calls to lay out impact of Trump’s tariffs on costs and supply chains

Crowds of pilgrims are expected to flock to the Vatican for Pope Francis’ funeral on Saturday

India News: Pahalgam witnessed a terror attack. Twenty-eight tourists lost their lives. Some survived by reciting Islamic verses or due to unforeseen circumstance

International-Business News: The US dollar rebounded as President Trump eased concerns about Federal Reserve independence and potential trade resolutions with China. Market sentim

The second murder trial of Karen Read, who is accused of causing the death of her Boston police officer boyfriend, entered Day 2 as witness testimony resumed Wednesday.

The Supreme Court justices on Tuesday heard arguments related to a case about children’s LGBTQ storybooks in a Maryland school district.

After severe storms hit the state in mid-March, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders applied for disaster relief through FEMA.

Twelve states are suing President Trump over sweeping tariffs, claiming they’re unconstitutional, economically harmful and imposed without congressional approval.

A settlement involving the NCAA, conferences and schools that would have allowed college athletes to share in revenue has been delayed by judge.

The draft is upon us, and as Mickey Spagnola writes, the hope is Brian Schottenheimer’s first draft pick will be as good as some of his predecessors’ selections. Plus, needing to see Micah’s leadership, rehab updates and more.

Lawmakers visited facilities in Louisiana where the Trump administration is holding immigrants, including Tufts doctoral student Rümeysa Özturk and Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil.

Actions attack funding and accreditation but also seek to increase affordability and retention at Black colleges

Connor Rogers drops his final NFL mock draft ahead of Thursday’s first round.

A federal judge gave the Trump administration another week to answer detailed questions about Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man whose illegal deportation has raised concerns about due process.

President Donald Trump took aim at the college accreditation process with a new executive order Wednesday, his latest move to exact control over America’s higher education institutions.

In his fourth and final mock of the 2025 NFL Draft, Daniel Jeremiah predicts two teams will trade up for help on offense, including one squad that makes a move for a quarterback. See his full first-round projection, 1-32.

Lawsuit rebukes claim that president can arbitrarily impose tariffs based on act intended for emergencies

A Palestinian student at Columbia University who was arrested at an interview for US citizenship will remain detained in Vermont after a judge ordered his attorneys and the Department of Justice to provide additional briefing papers to the court.

Firefighters will remain on the scene through the night to protect the area.

Hall of Fame defensive tackle Steve McMichael, who was diagnosed with ALS in 2021, died Wednesday at age 67, the NFL announced.

The lawsuit in the U.S. Court of International Trade argues that Trump cannot use the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose tariffs.

A questionnaire from a federal commission also inquired about whether professors and other college staff members had been harassed.

The judge overseeing the multibillion-dollar settlement has delayed final approval until the deal is modified to address concerns about roster limits.

Of the eight Ivy League universities, the private school in New Hampshire is the only one that has refused.

President Trump has said his punishing tariffs would force companies to build factories in the United States. But it is far from clear that they will have the effects he predicted.

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Background.

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and to ensure safety and order in American

The University of Alabama College Republicans blasted the UA Democrats as “radical leftist counterparts.”

A dozen states have sued the Trump administration in the U.S. Court of International Trade to stop its tariff policy, saying it is unlawful and has brought chaos to the American economy.

President Trump’s approval rating has sunk to about 45 percent, down from 52 percent one week after he took office.

Victims and eyewitnesses described scenes of chaos and horror when militants killed 26 people in Kashmir as families, couples and friends took in a picturesque valley.

In an exclusive interview with NBC News, Alan Garber doubled down on his defiance and said the school had “no choice” but to sue the federal government and reject its demands.

The Women’s Health Initiative, begun in the 1990s, has made many important discoveries. Now funding to collect more research data will end in September.

Voters give their views on President Trump’s first 100 Days in office.

Mahdawi was detained in Colchester last week. A federal judge signalled he could rule on whether Mahdawi should be released as soon as next week.

Despite improvements in air quality in past decades, 156 million Americans still breathe in too much soot or ozone, says the annual State of the Air report from the American Lung Association.

From rare earths to billions in US debt, here’s what China has in its arsenal - and how strong they are.

So what was the message of Uncle Bobby’s Wedding?

NPR’s Steve Inskeep speaks with former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Evelyn Farkas about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s use of private Signal chats and the turmoil inside the Pentagon.

Mohsen Mahdawi was taken into custody last week by DHS agents at his naturalization interview in what his lawyer called “a trap.”

In addition to advancing AI in schools, the orders call for a review of discipline guidance based on “discriminatory and unlawful ‘equity’ ideology.”

President Donald Trump’s efforts to target law firms he doesn’t like aren’t faring well in court.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called China’s economic model “unsustainable” as White House officials indicated trade negotiations were continuing.

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders wrote a letter to Donald Trump begging him to approve disaster aid for the state after being rejected.

Findings from the latest Economist/YouGov poll about Donald Trump’s approval rating, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, immigration, and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s claims.

Jerome Powell wins a reprieve. But expect more showdowns between the White House and the Fed

The video giant celebrated the anniversary of its first video on Wednesday.

Oblivion is more fun as a learning experience than a gaming one.

Medical experts, along with people on the autism spectrum, told PolitiFact that Kennedy’s portrayal was skewed.

A body found on Long Island in 1997 was identified as Tanya Jackson, a 26-year-old U.S. Army veteran, and a body found in 2011 was identified as Jackson’s daughter, Tatiana Dykes.

Rep. Ayanna Pressley and other Democrats spoke to the media after visiting a Louisiana ICE facility to meet with detained college students.

UVALDE, Texas — The city of Uvalde is advancing plans for a memorial dedicated to the victims of the tragic mass shooting at Robb Elementary School, following a

President Donald J. Trump will give a special commencement address to The University of Alabama class of spring 2025.

The National Institutes of Health plans to pool information from private sources like pharmacies and smartwatches.

Weinstein, who has pleaded not guilty to sex crimes, returns to court after a conviction was overturned.

The White House has been fielding proposals aimed at convincing people to marry and have children, an effort being pushed by groups focused on increasing the birth rate.

President Donald Trump on Wednesday told reporters that he’s planning to pay for two nearly 100-foot flagpoles to be installed outside the White House.

Expert recap and game analysis of the Arsenal vs. Crystal Palace English Premier League game from April 23, 2025 on ESPN.

The raid happened around 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 23. A pro-Palestinian protest group is on scene alleging the raid was against some of its members.

Sen. Ed Markey and U.S. Reps. Ayanna Pressley and Jim McGovern meet with detained international students.

The Commanders can add one of the top players in the 2025 draft with the 29th overall pick, and they’re close to deciding what they should do with that pick.

Trump’s approval rating stands at 40%, and Americans mostly disapprove of his tariffs and government cuts.

Amid a tense legal battle over deportations, President Trump is now arguing undocumented migrants should not be given a trial before being removed from the country.

The popular podcaster has denied the allegations and said he is the target of a “shakedown”.

Families are mourning loved ones killed by gunmen in one of India’s most popular tourist destinations.

The Arkansas governor and former Trump White House press secretary’s request for federal support was rejected

Weather conditions are improving Wednesday as firefighters continue to battle a wildfire that’s burned more than 11,500 acres in southern New Jersey since it ignited on Tuesday, prompted more than 3,000 evacuations and briefly shut down part of the Garden State Parkway.

A Judge accused the Trump administration of “willful and intentional noncompliance,” over discovery proceedings in the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia.

As of the last update, the Jones Road wildfire had more than doubled in size, scorching 8,500 acres. The fire was 10% contained as of 9:30 a.m.

The sudden Elder Scrolls hype proves that Oblivion Remastered-stye trips to the past could be the key to Bethesda’s future.

Avalanche Return Home to Face Stars in Tied Series

This poll looks at awareness and concern over the outbreak of measles in the U.S. and finds that a growing share of adults is encountering false claims about the measles vaccines, but many are uncertain whether these claims are true or false. Parents who lean toward believing the false claims are less likely to say they keep their children up to date on routine vaccinations.

Tesla’s remarkably bad quarter is even worse than it looks.

Planned ministerial-level talks replaced by discussions at official level amid reports of change in Kremlin stance

The Department of Education says it will resume collections on May 5 and send wage garnishment notices “later this summer.” Here’s how to know — and what to do — if you’ll be affected.

Some international students in the U.S. who have had their legal status terminated in recent weeks have found a measure of success in court, with federal judges around the country issuing orders to restore students’ status at least temporarily.

The action came one year after attorneys for the victims’ families announced the $2 million settlement with the city.

No damage had been reported, but residents of Istanbul said aftershocks continued to shake the city of 16 million.

A major meeting in London aimed at bringing about an end to Russia’s war in Ukraine has been downgraded after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he would skip the summit, escalating a clash between Washington and Kyiv over the future of Russian-occupied Crimea.

A planned meeting between top U.S., British, French and Ukrainian diplomats to push forward a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine has been scrapped at the last minute.

The decision to restart ‘involuntary student loan repayments’ comes as most of the department’s core functions have been gutted.

President Donald Trump’s recent attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell caused alarm among some of his top advisers, who warned him that any attempt to remove the head of the central bank could cause as much market turmoil as his ongoing trade war, according to people familiar with the conversations.

People could be seen fleeing from buildings as the quake rocked the Turkish city.

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer praised the Supreme Court decision ruling trans women are not legally women, a stark departure from his past stance on the issue.

Tensions between CBS and parent company Paramount culminated in the resignation of a longtime producer this week.

Who are the best players in the class? Which teams need a quarterback? Here’s our one-stop guide to the 2025 NFL draft.

An annual report from the American Lung Assn. showed that Los Angeles has improved its air quality but still deserves its reputation for unhealthy air.

The body of Pope Francis is lying in state in St. Peter’s Basilica, where it will remain for three days until his funeral Saturday, expected to be attended by world leaders including US President Donald Trump.

Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly alleges the companies are selling illegal off-brand versions of its best-selling diabetes and weight-loss drugs, Mounjaro and Zepbound.

With roughly 36 weeks left in the year, Musk could spend between 36 and 72 more days aiding President Trump this year—on top of the roughly 90 days he’s already been there.

The executive director of the Texas Lottery Commission has resigned, the latest shake-up at the state’s retail gambling enterprise amid multiple investigations into jackpots in 2023 and earlier this year totaling nearly $200 million, and calls from some lawmakers to shut it down.

“Regardless of which way you lean, it is a huge honor because after all it’s the President of the United States,” said Sydney Taylor, a UA student.

Weakening or rolling back longstanding environmental regulations would worsen the problem, the American Lung Association assessment says.

In the meantime, the long-awaited remaster has surpassed 180K concurrent players on Steam.

The IMF states that the “first priority should be to restore trade policy stability and forge mutually beneficial arrangements”. On that front, however, there was less actual movement and more assurances.

Jeffrey Ferguson’s first trial in his wife’s fatal shooting ended with the jury deadlocked after eight days of deliberations. Jurors at the second trial took just one day to find him guilty of second-degree murder.

A group of community advocates is calling for continued funding now that the Emergency Housing Vouchers, or EHV, program will not be renewed next year.

President Donald Trump will be among the world leaders attending the funeral of Pope Francis set for Saturday Saturday, April 26 in Rome.

At least 26 people were killed and a dozen injured in a suspected terror attack in the disputed Himalayan region of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, a rare assault on tourists in a region fraught by decades of insurgency and opposition to India’s rule.

A federal judge says the Trump administration is ignoring court orders, obstructing the legal process and acting in “bad faith” by refusing to provide information about the steps they have taken, if any, to free a mistakenly deported man from an El Salvador prison and return him to the U.S.

The National Institutes of Health claims it is fulfilling RFK’s promise to find cause of autism by September

Attorney General Pam Bondi said charging the 27 people would \

Ex-advertising executive, who hosted a Fox News show and has criticised Kamala Harris, will stand as a Republican

Last week, the Seattle Kraken announced a flurry of fan-friendly initiatives highlighted by lower ticket prices.

An Arizona jury found Lori Vallow Daybell guilty Tuesday of conspiring to murder her estranged husband.

The health secretary announced a push to eliminate petroleum-based colorants from the food supply. But he’ll need to get food companies on board.

The Women’s Health Initiative, the enormous study that shaped treatment of menopause and other conditions, is on the verge of shutting down.

The total represents a 5% increase from 2023, a 344% increase over the past five years, an 893% increase over the past 10 years and the highest level recorded since ADL started tracking this data i…

Transition plan had been in the works for much of the past two years as team looks to emulate others by splitting some duties in a modern GM role that’s become ever-more-challenging

The health secretary is ratcheting up his campaign against the food industry.

The latest twist in Ukraine talks features on many front pages as well as the IMF’s verdict on Trump’s tariffs

The 30-stock Dow jumped more than 1,100 points at its peak on Tuesday.

The autism study is planning to link confidential data “with broad coverage in the U.S. population” in one place for the first time.

Jeffrey Ferguson, 74, convicted of shooting wife, Sheryl, in Orange county in 2023 as they quarreled while watching TV

A delegation of congressional members traveled to Louisiana Tuesday to demand the release of Mahmoud Khalil and Rumeysa Ozturk and inspect conditions at the two Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facilities where the two remain in custody.

A team of Democratic lawmakers have met with two students who are currently in immigration detention in Louisiana.

The Republican challenger has embarked on an extraordinary effort to reverse his election loss that critics say is testing the boundaries of post-election litigation.

For years, Kennedy has railed against Big Food and Big Pharma and blamed the nation’s “chronic disease epidemic” on additives and junk food.

After two hours of deliberation, a jury rejected Sarah Palin’s claim that a 2017 editorial defamed her.

The two-day free, family-friendly event at Leicht Park will kick off Wednesday at 4 p.m., on the eve of the NFL Draft.

The U.S. Center for SafeSport fired CEO Ju’Riese Colón on Tuesday in the latest and most visceral sign of a crisis that began after revelations the center had hired an investigator who would later be charged with rape.

Elon Musk says he’s coming back to Tesla, partly stepping away from his high profile and controversial Trump administration role that has been blamed for a plunge in profits and sales at the company.

Why movements in the US dollar have a massive impact internationally - and how it could affect you.

The suspects, 27 alleged members of a notorious Venezuelan gang, are all charged under the federal statute known as RICO, ordinarily used to target organized crime figures.

New taskforce demands names in rooting out ‘policies, procedures … or understandings hostile to Christian views’

Speaking at the White House Tuesday evening, President Donald Trump blasted courts standing in the way of his administration’s immigration agenda of deporting “some very bad people,” who he said include “killers, murderers, drug dealers.”

The Senior Greco-Roman pre-seeds for the 2025 CLAW U.S. Open Championships have been finalized ahead of this weekend’s competition in Las Vegas. Tournament seeding was based on an agreed upon set of seeding criteria that included USA Wrestling PIN…

People like the idea of cutting government waste. But they dislike Mr. Musk, and they’re down on the Department of Government Efficiency.

Powell, whom Trump appointed Fed chair during his first term as president, has flatly stated that the president cannot remove him under the law.

Mike Patrick, who voiced decades of NFL coverage for ESPN along with college football, basketball, and baseball, has passed away.

Patrick spent more than three decades at ESPN.

Dr. Elmer Mosley worked at Walgreens for about 50 years, starting as an intern in Chicago when he was fresh out of college, working his way up to pharmacy manager.

One of the longest-serving correspondents at “60 Minutes” hopes the departure of the newsmagazine’s top producer is enough to get the parent company of CBS News to give the show back its independence. Lesley Stahl, who has worked on “60 Minutes” for 35 seasons and for CBS News since 1971, says the exit of Bill …

A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction stopping the Trump administration from dismantling Voice of America, the federally funded overseas news outlet.

In his order, U.S. District Court Judge John Tunheim said the plaintiffs “clearly face irreparable harm” after having their student status terminated. His decision comes after two other judges granted similar restraining orders last week to other students targeted by the DHS.

Bethesda has finally revealed the worst-kept secret in video games: The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion remaster.

The agency targeted grants focused on diversity, equity and inclusion, as well as research on misinformation.

The FDA is phasing out the use of petroleum-based synthetic dyes in food and drinks.

At the center of the case is the school system in Montgomery County, Md., the most religiously diverse county in the U.S., with 160,000 students of almost all faiths.

Military lawyers question Pentagon head Pete Hegseth’s defense that he didn’t share anything revealing in Signal chat group with his wife and brother.

A federal judge has agreed to block the Trump administration from dismantling Voice of America, the 83-year-old international news service created by Congress. U.S.

George Santos is defending his recent social media tirade to a federal judge who will sentencing the disgraced former congressman later this week on fraud charges.

Trump signed an executive order in February directing the task force to identify unlawful policies, practices, or conduct by all executive departments and agencies, and recommend any additional presidential or legislative action.

More than 200 college presidents and other officials signed a letter Tuesday protesting the “unprecedented government overreach and political interference” that higher education is facing under the Trump administration.

Harvard’s lawyers suggest the administration was sloppy when it froze billions in federal funding. A mundane but crucial law is essential to the university’s case against the government.

Defaulted loans will be sent for collections next month, government says.

Hunter spoke glowingly about his father, who’s under home confinement in Florida, during his Heisman Trophy ceremony

The VA task force asks employees to report if they were disciplined for refusing vaccine mandates, performing abortions or administering hormone therapy.

The Titans filled their biggest need at quarterback with the No. 1 pick, but which team was next to take a QB?

They had been placed on administrative leave after refusing to abandon the corruption case against Mayor Eric Adams. “We will not confess wrongdoing when there was none,” they wrote.

Leaders with the American Association of Colleges and Universities call for “constructive engagement” and condemn the Trump administration when it comes to higher education.

The longtime head of CBS’ 60 Minutes resigned Tuesday, as the network’s parent company grapples with President Trump’s lawsuit over an interview the show did with Kamala Harris last fall.

Trump posted on the social media platform that he will speak at the commencement ceremony at the University of Alabama.

President Donald J. Trump has announced he will be giving a commencement address at the University of Alabama.

The International Monetary Fund slashed its growth forecasts for the global economy to 2.8% as President Trump’s tariffs risk sparking a trade war.

President Donald J. Trump will visit to deliver a spring commencement address in a special ceremony May 1.

The executive director of the Texas Lottery Commission has resigned in the latest shake-up at the state’s retail gambling enterprise amid multiple investigations into large jackpots in 2023 and earlier this year and threats from some lawmakers to shut…

Audio leaks between Shannon Sharpe and woman suing the podcaster for $50 million, alleging sexual assault, harassment, and battery. Shannon

Bills designed to allow more starter homes and apartments near transit face an uncertain future in the state Senate’s housing committee.

Opening statements are set in former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial, this time with a majority-female jury deciding the landmark #MeToo case.

US floats recognition of Russian annexation of Crimea as peace plan efforts continue

His incompetence is putting America’s security at risk.

The US vice-president promotes a partnership between Delhi and Washington

Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday rolled out the first stage of a major plan to reorganize the US State Department with changes that will eliminate 132 domestic offices, cut around 700 positions in Washington, DC, and close offices focused on war crimes and global conflict, according to a senior State Department official and documents obtained by CNN.

On the eve of his New York retrial, the fallen mogul spends 23 hours a day alone in his cell, reading biographies and compulsively calling his “prison consultant” (who also looks out for Luigi Mangione). And he still manages to phone in the occasional Page Six item.

Vatican News has reported that Pope Francis was thankful that he was able to greet throngs of people in St. Peter’s Square on Easter, a day before he died.

Pope Francis had a close relationship with Gaza’s tiny Christian community and used his last address to call for a ceasefire.

The plainclothes guards were involved in the forcible removal of a woman from a meeting hosted by local Republicans in Coeur d’Alene, prosecutors said.

It is a long-awaited remaster of the classic video game, which originally released back in 2006.

Stocks are on the rebound Tuesday, bouncing back from another miserable day on Wall Street. But American financial markets are sounding all sorts of alarm bells that one day in the green can hardly overcome.

Investigators are looking into how bettors were allowed to guarantee themselves a $95 million jackpot win, as state leaders question whether the lottery should go on.

Swiss pharmaceuticals powerhouse Roche says it plans to invest $50 billion in the United States over the next five years and create 12,000 jobs.

The U.S. Army announced today the establishment of the Army Fitness Test (AFT) as the official physical fitness test of record for all Sold…

An unusual public back-and-forth suggested that both sides in the war were eager to at least appear interested in negotiations.

President Donald Trump’s unpredictable tariff policy and countermeasures by America’s trading partners will likely deal a heavy blow to economies worldwide, with US prosperity hit particularly hard, the International Monetary Fund warned on Tuesday.

The carmaker is expected to report a decline in quarterly earnings after Tesla’s brand suffered because of its chief executive’s role in the Trump administration.

US stocks rose Tuesday morning as investors waded into the market after a steep Monday sell-off.

Presidents from each Ivy League school — except for Columbia and Dartmouth — signed onto the letter.

Essay describes a surprise invitation in 1939 to a previously vocal critic for dinner with the Nazi leader, where ‘suddenly he seemed so human’

Several names are in the fray as cardinals prepare to gather in the Vatican to elect Pope Francis’ successor.

The Army Combat Fitness is now the Army Fitness Test and is \

This draft could cause a tectonic shift in how the NFL views elite prospects

The International Monetary Fund expects slower growth and higher inflation in the U.S. as a result of President Trump’s trade policies.

The Supreme Court is hearing arguments over the religious rights of parents in Maryland to remove their children from elementary school classes using storybooks with LGBTQ characters.

A federal judge has ordered Trump administration to reinstate 133 international students’ F-1 visas after ICE and DHS terminated their legal status without notice.

Republican candidates Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco want to make California golden again

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will announce his plans to phase out artificial food dyes from the American food supply on Tuesday.

If the government can dictate what universities teach, how students behave and what professors can say, academic freedom is at risk, writes Syracuse professor emeritus.

The world’s richest university may have enough money to survive a battle with the most powerful man in the world. But if Trump wins, Harvard won’t be the same.

What do the campaigners behind Earth Day want to achieve and how did the decades-old event come about? Sky News looks at why and how the day is marked.

Customer segmentation strategy is a key driver of successful financial performance. Verizon remains confident in full-year 2025 guidance. Fueled by innovative and segmented product offerings.

The White House is searching for a new defense secretary to replace Pete Hegseth after a second Signal group chat controversy. And, Pope Francis’ legacy is remembered worldwide.

The Vatican says Pope Francis’ funeral will be held on April 26 at St. Peter’s Basilica after the pontiff lies in state there for three days.

U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens has launched her U.S. Senate campaign in Michigan in what will undoubtedly be an expensive and competitive race.

In an announcement this week, the department warned that millions of borrowers could be referred to debt collectors and see deductions from their paychecks.

The Lambeau countdown clock to the draft is running out of days, and the NFL’s smallest town is ready.

Musk’s role at the White House set off worldwide protests at Tesla dealerships. Did it affect the automaker’s bottom line?

Walgreens has agreed to pay up to $350 million to resolve claims that the company illegally filled millions of invalid prescriptions for opioids.

Most — but not all — political scientists are deeply troubled by the president’s attempts to expand executive power, according to a national survey.

The company will update investors on revenue, profit and other key figures after months of turmoil.

Ahead of a global summit in London comes a warning that lessons on energy security have not been learnedBusiness live – latest updates

The money, plus 4% interest annually, will be paid out over six years under the terms of the agreement.

Officials say the unraveling of Hegseth’s inner circle is cause for alarm, leaving some to wonder how the Pentagon would function in a national security crisis.

US Vice-President JD Vance is currently on a four-day visit to India with his wife and three children.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ proposed budget includes 1,600 layoffs amid a nearly $1 billion deficit.

While a student at Columbia University, Khalil was part of a leadership group protesting the war in Gaza. He was detained by ICE in March.

USD 50 billion commitment includes new state-of-the art research and development (R&D) sites, new and expanded manufacturing facilities in Indiana, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and California and…

Walgreens has agreed to pay up to $350 million in a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice, who accused the pharmacy of illegally filling millions of prescriptions in the last decade for opioids and other controlled substances.

Global tributes are being paid after Pope Francis died of a stroke and heart failure on Easter Monday at Casa Santa Marta, a guesthouse at the Vatican. Follow for live updates

Harvard University recruited a lineup of conservative law firms and lawyers to sue the Trump administration over freezing billions in federal grants.

An old saying about papal elections goes as follows: “He who enters the conclave as pope, leaves it as a cardinal.” In other words, any candidate seen as the frontrunner before the voting begins should be treated with caution, and no cardinal should go into the Sistine Chapel assuming they will get the votes.

Pete Hegseth didn’t become defense secretary because he had the resume of a great statesman.

President Trump hosts a swearing-in ceremony for Paul Atkins, the new head of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Little was ordinary about the April 21 morning as pensive students walked a flower-lined path through the FSU campus days after the shooting.

The U.S. Department of Education announced its Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) will resume collections of its defaulted federal student loan portfolio on st

The Florida Republican faced a barrage of criticism over the Trump administration’s cost-cutting measures, its policy toward Israel and its efforts to terminate diversity initiatives.

Former NFL star tight end Shannon Sharpe has been accused of multiple instances of assault, sexual assault, battery and sexual battery in a lawsuit filed Sunday by an anonymous woman and her attorneys.

Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil and his wife welcomed their first child Monday, while the Columbia University graduate and a legal permanent resident of the United States remains in federal detention, according to a statement from Khalil’s wife.

The mayor discussed the city’s rebuilding efforts in Pacific Palisades, a projected budget deficit, crime and economic development.

Jo and Mal are back to talk about the incredible yet devastating second episode of The Last of Us Season 2. They dive deep into the Battle of Jackson, a major character death, and what it all…

The Department of Education announced on Monday that it will restart collecting federal student loans in default on May 5, ending a pandemic-era pause that began roughly five years ago.

GOP Rep. Byron Donalds of Florida faced frequent shouting from the crowd at a contentious town hall on Monday with a number of attendees asking critical questions about the Trump administration and the Department of Government Efficiency.

Khalil has been held in Louisiana since ICE agents arrested him in New York over his pro-Palestinian activism. He instead experienced the birth by phone.

It’s the four words Colorado Avalanche fans have waited nearly three years to hear: Gabe Landeskog is back … almost.

A town hall hosted by Rep. Byron Donalds, a Florida Republican, was repeatedly interrupted by protesters.

Palestinian activist, held in Louisiana detention facility, only allowed to call in as wife delivered their first child

Venezuelan national Eduardo Daboin Rall spoke to NBC News about being boarded onto a bus Friday at a Texas detention facility before the vehicle was turned around.

Harvard’s lawsuit comes after the administration sought to force the university to comply with a list of demands by cutting billions in federal funding the school receives.

Baby bonuses and menstrual cycle classes are among the ideas pitched to Trump aides as they consider plans to try boosting the birthrate.

After a pope dies, an ancient and secretive process begins to elect his successor.

DOJ lawyers told a judge in Colorado that the administration can give accused migrant gang members at least 24 hours to contest deportation under the Alien Enemies Act.

UPDATE: Tyler Tucker is in the lineup and the Blues are expected to go with 11 forwards and seven defensemen in Game 2. Mathieu Joseph is expected to be out.

These funds were intended to be deployed through mission-driven lenders to support clean energy financing and small business investment in historically underserved com…

Hamdi Ulukaya has also committed another $500 million to expanding his operation in facility in Idaho—and says he is just getting started.

A young woman who says she was raped by retired NFL player Shannon Sharpe has filed a civil lawsuit against him seeking $50 million in damages.

Students who experienced a shooting at both Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in 2018 and Florida State University days ago have sent a letter to Gov.

Kennedy has railed against Big Food and Big Pharma and blamed the nation’s “chronic disease epidemic” on the two industries.

Some 5 million Americans with defaulted student loan payments will have their loans sent for collections on May 5, the Department of Education announced on Monday.

Mr. Khalil, a permanent resident detained in Louisiana, had requested a monitored furlough for the birth. His request was denied in less than an hour.

The three major indexes are coming off sharp declines in Monday’s session.

Hegseth’s chief of staff Joe Kasper is moving to a new job, the latest staffing shift after days of upheaval at the Pentagon.

Passport, driver’s license and keys also reportedly taken but not clear if theft was random or if Trump ally was targeted

The university called the funding freeze “unlawful and beyond the government’s authority” and warned of severe and long-lasting consequences.

Penn State wrestling will be well-represented at this year’s US Open in Las Vegas. Here’s an early preview.

Walgreens will pay up to $350 million for illegally filling millions of illegal opioid prescriptions as part of a settlement with the DOJ.

The theft occurred as Homeland Security Secretary Kristi L. Noem dined with her extended family at the Capital Burger on Seventh Street NW, people familiar with the incident said.

Ms. Menendez had been charged with her husband, Robert Menendez, a former New Jersey senator convicted in July of trading his political influence for gold, cash and a Mercedes-Benz.

Dear Members of the Harvard Community,Over the course of the past week, the federal government has taken several actions following Harvard’s refusal to

The Supreme Court seems likely to uphold a key preventive care provision of the Affordable Care Act.

Her conviction brings an end to the years-long legal saga against her and her husband, former Senator Robert Menendez.

The homework is done, but the draft is still unpredictable

The petroleum-based dyes are used in hundreds of thousands of items including cereals and sports drinks. More details are expected on Tuesday.

Noem withdrew the money to pay for dinner and Easter activities with her family, DHS said.

Walgreens has agreed to pay the government $300 million to settle claims that it unlawfully filled millions of invalid prescriptions.

After a federal judge ruled that Google had a monopoly on the search market, the tech giant and the government are in court to debate penalties. One possible result: forcing Google to spin off Chrome.

In an overnight ruling, the Justices defended the rule of law. Will their toughness last?

Nadine Menendez, the wife of former U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, was convicted Monday of teaming up with her husband to accept bribes of cash, gold bars and a luxury car from three New Jersey men looking for help with their business dealings or legal troubles.

Last week, U.S. District Judge Charlotte Sweeney temporarily halted the federal government from deporting two men to a Salvadoran prison until she could hear arguments from both sides.

A competitive primary is shaping up to be a revealing microcosm of the party’s internal debates after big losses in 2024.

The president amps up attack against US central bank boss calling him “a major loser” for not lowering interest rates.

The 2025 White House Easter Egg Roll was held only hours after Pope Francis died at age 88.

The justices heard arguments in a constitutional challenge to a task force that decides what treatments are covered at no cost.

Stores selling secondhand clothing, shoes and accessories are poised to benefit from the Trump administration’s trade war even as global businesses race to avoid potential damage.

Nate Tice and Charles McDonald’s ninth and final mock draft of this cycle is here. How did your team make out?

Francis, who emerged from his convalescence on Easter Sunday to bless the thousands of people in St. Peter’s Square, died on Monday morning, the Vatican announced.

Some fans are angry after the tragic events of Episode 2. Can the series survive the aftermath?

For the White House Easter Egg Roll, the first lady opted for, of all things, a trench coat.

In his third and final mock of the 2025 NFL Draft, Eric Edholm projects FOUR quarterbacks will hear their names called on Thursday night! Plus, running back Ashton Jeanty goes in the top five. See the full first-round projection, 1-32.

Some of the food dyes have been linked to behavioural problems in some, but not all, children.

The logos of Big Tech companies and key associations were featured prominently Monday at the White House Easter Egg Roll, offering an unprecedented scene and use of the grounds to promote private business.

The White House used 30,000 real eggs for the Easter egg roll on the South Lawn. Will that affect egg supply or prices?

A prediction of the 2025 US Open Wrestling Championship seeds in the men’s freestyle division.

Flight headed for Atlanta, Georgia, had left gate when flames began to rise, forcing people to clear jet via slides

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem fell victim to a thief while eating dinner at a downtown Washington, DC, restaurant Sunday night, the secretary confirmed Monday.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s purse was stolen at a Washington, D.C., restaurant on Easter night.

The Trump administration plans to take action to remove artificial food dyes from the nation’s food supply, according to a media advisory sent by the US Department of Health and Human Services on Monday.

The main Palestinian rescue service in Gaza has condemned Israel’s probe into the killings of 15 medical workers last month, calling it a “fabricated investigation.”

Flames erupted around the plane on the tarmac at Orlando International Airport on Monday. There were no reported injuries after passengers fled by emergency slides.

Almost 300 people were on board the flight that was scheduled from Orlando to Atlanta, the airline said.

US stocks and the dollar tumbled Monday as investors assessed continued tariff uncertainty and the implications of President Donald Trump’s ongoing mission to try and oust Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation As a mark of respect for the memory of His Holiness Pope Francis, by the authority vested

The president’s numbers are sagging under the weight of tariffs and economic turmoil

The Justice Department said that the best way to address the tech company’s monopoly in internet search was to force it to sell Chrome, among other measures.

One of Pope Francis’ final encounters before his death was with U.S. Vice President JD Vance, who visited the Vatican over the weekend.

The secret conclave that will determine the new Catholic leader

Mayor Bass blames nearly $1 billion shortfall

But there’s a better way to fix it than a reckless tariff regime.

Cam Ward is the lone QB off the board on Day 1

While the effort to record consent before sexual encounters is on the rise, one expert cautions those videos “may be misleading.”

Jordan Reid forecast the entire NFL draft, from the Titans’ pick at No. 1 to “Mr. Irrelevant” at No. 257. See where 12 QBs and a ton of playmakers could land.

For some, like Olivia Washinski, the idea of heading back to the classroom feels nerve-wracking.“It’s a little more intimidating to think about finishing the semester and going back to class,” Washinksi says. “I haven’t opened my computer because I don’t know how it’s going to make me feel, but I still have exams to study for, so I have to face that reality at some point.”

Bass will release her spending plan for 2025-26 on Monday, one that’s expected to recommend major cuts to the city’s workforce.

Unsanctioned congressional trip comes days after Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., met with Kilmar Abrego Garcia

A Supreme Court case could rescind no-cost preventive health care benefits mandated under the Affordable Care Act.

The death of a pope sets in motion a series of carefully orchestrated rites and rituals well before the conclave to elect his successor begins.

Inside the tariff-induced market turmoil scaring traders stiff.

Every president brings a personal touch to the Oval Office, and President Trump is going for gold. NPR’s Michel Martin asks Washington Post senior critic Robin Givhan about the image that projects.

When Trump announced sweeping tariffs this month, he called it “Liberation Day.” But there are fears that it may well have been the day foreign investors started to lose faith in the United States.

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta.

Ukraine says it was struck by a new barrage of deadly Russian air attacks as an Easter ceasefire ended and as the US pushes for a deal between Moscow and Kyiv to end the three-year-long conflict.

Beijing was responding to reports that the US will pressure other nations to restrict trade with China.

The news comes about a month after the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic was mistakenly added to a separate Signal chat with national security leaders.

Some key points and observations from Sunday’s NBA playoff slate.

These are the key events on day 1,152 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Air raid alerts are issued for Kyiv and other regions as blasts are reported in Mykolaiv, a southern city.

The Trump administration plans to pull another $1 billion in federal grants and contracts for health research from Harvard University amid an escalating, high-stakes battle between the government and the university over institutional oversight and independence, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Thousands of people from across the Bay Area gathered at San Jose’s Saint James Park on Saturday to protest the Trump administration.

Autism advocates are pushing back after U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said that kids on the spectrum will never have a job, play baseball, go on a date and more.

Pedro Pascal opens up about ‘The Last of Us’ season 2’s pivotal twist in an exclusive interview for EW’s latest cover story.

John Cena challenges Cody Rhodes for the undisputed WWE championship in the Night 2 main event

Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele has proposed a prisoner exchange with Venezuela, offering to repatriate hundreds of Venezuelans who were deported from the United States in exchange for “political prisoners.”

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San Diego Padres star Luis Arraez is stretchered off the field Sunday night after colliding with Houston Astros second baseman Mauricio Dubon.

An overview of how DOJ’s remedies in the search distribution case would harm consumers, personal privacy and American leadership.

A woman and a 12-year-old boy died overnight Saturday after floodwaters swept their vehicle off the road in central Oklahoma, according to police.

“You want to talk about the single?” No. While Aaron Judge’s broken-bat hit through the left side of the infield on Sunday helped his stat line, it paled in comparison to the captain’s home run that wasn’t, a titanic eighth-inning drive that was ruled a foul ball in

El Salvador proposes exchanging 252 US-deported Venezuelans for the same number of “political prisoners” in Venezuela.

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an illegal immigrant from El Salvador with alleged ties to the violent MS-13 gang who was deported and placed in a mega-prison has been transferred from the facility, according to a new filing.

The defense secretary sent sensitive information about strikes in Yemen to an encrypted group chat that included his wife and brother, people familiar with the matter said.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance is set to visit India on a four-day tour as the two countries seek to strengthen their partnership by negotiating a bilateral trade deal.

The 51-point margin was 7 points shy of the record and was the largest Game 1 win in NBA playoff history.

Police responded to reports of gunshots at the Harvard Square train station shortly after 2 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, according to a series of alerts from the Harvard University Police Department. A shelter-in-place order to Harvard affiliates was lifted at 3:19 p.m.

Oscar Piastri has shown he has the pace to fight for the Formula 1 title. In winning the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on Sunday, he showed he can win an argument, too.

A man fired shots at an individual inside the Harvard Square MBTA station just after 2 p.m. Sunday, police said.

Jayson Tatum said he was “all right” after appearing to injure his right wrist during the Celtics’ playoff-opening win against the Magic on Sunday.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared detailed plans about a military operation against the Houthis in Yemen on a second Signal group chat, this one on his personal phone and including his wife, lawyer and brother, three people familiar with the chat told CNN.

TAMPA -- Yankees left-handed ace Max Fried finished what appeared to be his seventh hitless inning against the Rays on Sunday at George M. Steinbrenner Field. But as he headed out to the mound for the bottom of the eighth, his no-hitter was over. Between the half-inning break, official scorer

Derrick White scored 30 points, Jayson Tatum had 17 points and finished the game after a scary late fall, and the Boston Celtics rallied in the second half to beat the Orlando Magic 103-86 in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series.

San Diego Padres designated hitter Luis Arraez was injured in collision at first base vs. the Astros and was taken to a hospital in Houston.

DNC Vice Chair David Hogg gave $100,000 to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee after his push for new primary challengers upset party insiders.

Justin Thomas captured his first victory in almost three years and his first as a father, winning the RBC Heritage in a playoff on Sunday.

Max Verstappen would not discuss the penalty he was given in Saudi Arabia for fear of getting into trouble, writes Andrew Benson.

Justin Thomas ended nearly three years without a victory Sunday by making a birdie putt from just outside 20 feet in a playoff at Harbour Town to beat Andrew Novak in the RBC Heritage.

A slow-moving, active storm system has brought heavy rain, large hail and tornadoes to parts of Texas and Oklahoma and left three people dead.

A big weekend for Rowdy Tellez, Cal Raleigh’s continued success and a standout series from the Seattle Mariners’ bullpen caught our eye against Toronto.

A small plane crashed in Coles County Illinois Sunday morning, killing all 4 on board according to law enforcement. NBC News reports the small engine plane had taken off from Menomonie, Wisconsin and went down in Trilla, Illinois.

The house in the Jamaica Estates neighborhood had no working smoke detectors and was crammed with tenants, fire officials said.

The drivers and teams report back on all the action from the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit.

A 911 call sent firefighters to 8725 Chevy Chase St. in Jamaica Estates shortly before 1:40 a.m. for the three-alarm blaze.

A spokesperson for New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said: “The program is working. Traffic is down, business is up and the cameras are staying on.”

Justice Samuel Alito issued a strongly-worded dissent against the SCOTUS decision to stop President Trump’s deportations of Venezuelan criminals under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798.

Oklahoma City’s playoff run got off to a record-setting start. The Thunder opened a 35-point lead in the first half of Game 1 of their Western Conference playoff series against the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday.

Maryland senator calls Abrego Garcia case a ‘constitutional crisis,’ a Louisiana senator says its a ‘screw up’

Tessa Janecke scored in overtime as the United States prevailed over defending champion Canada 4-3 to win the women’s ice hockey world championship Sunday.

The campus is locked down early on Sunday while an investigation is underway, according to ABC News affiliate WVEC.

Oklahoma City opened a 35-point lead in the first half of Game 1 vs. Memphis, the biggest first-half lead in any playoff Game 1 since at least 1996-97.

Maura Healey says president targeting universities hurts US ‘competitiveness’ and affects research and hospitals

Banking committee member John Kennedy says US central bank ‘ought to be independent’

A Boeing 737 Max that was getting readied for a Chinese airline has reportedly returned to Seattle due to the ongoing tariff war between China and the U.S.

Expert recap and game analysis of the Seattle Mariners vs. Toronto Blue Jays MLB game from April 20, 2025 on ESPN.

The Kremlin’s grey-zone war in the Black Sea shows its real intent

The Detroit Pistons roster a bunch of rowdy youths fresh to a playoff atmosphere, with all that entails—good and bad. They don’t know what they don’t know, which is often a successful mindset: Many a game has been lost by knowing you’re supposed to lose it, and many a game won by the weightlessness of […]

The pontiff, appearing frail from a balcony at St. Peter’s Basilica, blessed a crowd gathered on the square outside. But a Vatican aide delivered a papal address that focused on global conflicts.

Ryan Coogler’s original horror film was expected to sell a strong $46 million in tickets over the weekend, enough for No. 1. But its profitability remains a long way off.

The Maryland senator told “Meet the Press” that the Trump administration needs to litigate the case in courtrooms rather than social media posts.

Trump Live Updates: Draft Executive Order Calls for Reorganization of State Department

If enacted changes would be one of the biggest reorganizations of department since its founding in 1789

Longtime NASA astronaut Don Pettit is set to return from his fourth trip to space on Saturday night. Here are some of his most stunning photos of the cosmos.

A Boeing jet intended for use by a Chinese airline landed back at the planemaker’s U.S. production hub on Sunday, a victim of the tit-for-tat bilateral tariffs launched by President Donald Trump in his global trade offensive.

The draft executive order that could be signed by President Trump would eliminate Africa operations and shut down bureaus working on democracy, human rights and refugee issues.

‘Unnamed Pentagon officials have slandered our character with baseless attacks on our way out the door.’

“The meeting, which lasted a few minutes, gave them the opportunity to exchange Easter greetings,” the Vatican press office said in a statement.

Russia touted as possible destination for Iran’s uranium stockpile and could also act as arbiter of deal breaches

For the boundaries of who’s responsible for a mass school shooting to continue to be pushed, prosecutors would have to consider a number of critical questions to determine whether to hold the Florida State University school shooter’s mother accountable for her son’s actions.

Welcome to upside-down America: David Brooks calls for revolution while Gretchen Whitmer and Gavin Newsom grovel

Cuts to science, environmental and safety agencies are a rejection of hard-won knowledge gained from studying the disaster that occurred 15 years ago

Americans take first title since 2023 in longest game in WW history

Game summary of the Golden State Warriors vs. Houston Rockets NBA game, final score 95-85, from April 20, 2025 on ESPN.

Ace Reese goes 4-for-5 with a two-run homer while Gehrig Frei, Bryce Chance and Joe Powell also add multiple hits to the Bulldogs’ 16 total and defeat the Gators, 14-8.

Tonight, WrestleMania Sunday STREAMS LIVE on Peacock in the United States and on Netflix everywhere else at 7 ET/4 PT​​​​.

Ukraine and Russia have accused each other of violating a brief Easter ceasefire, with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky accusing Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin of only being interested in PR.

Pope Francis gave the traditional Easter blessing on Sunday, appearing from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica in front of delighted crowds after a brief meeting with Vice President JD Vance in what marks his highest-profile appearance yet since being discharged from hospital.

Jeff Legwold reveals his top NFL draft prospect list for 2025, which is based purely on ability regardless of position. Who is No. 1?

Democrats should not confuse Trump’s tariff disaster for a trade policy that helps workers.

With Jayden Daniels in tow, Commanders have options in 2025 NFL draft.

April 20 marks the 15th anniversary marks the 15th anniversary of the worst spill of its kind on record. Louisiana marshes were heavily impacted.

Minnesota batters L.A. with 21 3-pointers and leads by as many as 27 points in a comprehensive series-opening win.

Nicola Coughlan spoke out against J.K. Rowling and HBO’s new “Harry Potter” series after the author celebrated a new U.K. ruling on trans women.

DHL Express, a division of Germany’s Deutsche Post, said it would suspend global business-to-consumer shipments worth over $800 to individuals in the United States from April 21, as US customs regulatory changes have lengthened clearance.

The Lakers acknowledged after Saturday’s 117-95 loss in Game 1 that they were wholly unready for the raw, bruising physicality of the Wolves.

Puck drop set for 12 p.m. ET on NHL Network

Fifteen years after the Deepwater Horizon disaster off the Gulf Coast, the effects of the largest oil spill in U.S. history are still being felt.

Seth Rollins emerged victorious in the Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk vs. Rollins triple threat match at WrestleMania 41. Here’s everything that happened at Night 1 wrestling’s biggest event.

A capsule with Dan Pettit and his two Russian crewmates lands in Kazakhstan after a space station mission.

Some key points and observations from Saturday’s playoff slate.

Alex Verdugo had four hits and scored two runs in a win over the Twins on Saturday, just his second game with the team since he was recalled.

Luka Doncic, LeBron James and the LA Lakers take on the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA playoffs. Here is the TV channel, stream and how to watch.

There are four Game 1s as the NBA playoffs begin on Saturday. Here are our takeaways from the action.

Fueled by last season’s stunning early exit, Oklahoma reclaimed its place atop the college gymnastics world by winning the NCAA women’s title Saturday.

The push to deport a group of Venezuelans raises questions about whether the government is following a Supreme Court order requiring that migrants receive due process.

Lee represented the city in Congress for more than two decades before retiring last year after running unsuccessfully for the U.S. Senate.

Former East Bay Rep. Barbara Lee will be the next mayor of Oakland after former City Councilmember Loren Taylor conceded the race on Saturday.

A judge ordered the State Department to provide six transgender and nonbinary people passports after finding ‘irrational prejudice’ in Trump order.

The Sooners won their seventh national title since 2014, solidifying a collegiate gymnastics dynasty.

First Lady Melania Trump’s Easter Egg Roll is brought to you by Silicon Valley.

At a peaceful Lexington reenactment marking 250 years since the Revolution’s first battle, echoes of America’s founding ideals clashed with today’s political tensions, drawing parallels between Colonial resistance and modern debates over democracy.

Lee defeated a moderate backed by outside groups working to push the Bay Area’s progressive politics to the center

Ducks General Manager Pat Verbeek this afternoon discussed the decision to not retain Head Coach Greg Cronin, along with some additional topics regarding the team going into the offseason: First off, I’d like to thank Greg Cronin personally for his tireless work and dedication to our organization. Today was a

Thousands of demonstrators rallied at hundreds of events on Saturday to speak out against the president’s handling of immigration, civil liberties, job cuts and many other issues.

Cronin, the former coach at Northeastern University, was the first coach fired since the regular season ended Thursday.

The event includes activities sponsored by several organizations and companies including Amazon, YouTube and Meta.

PM vows not to end war before destroying Hamas, as Israeli strikes kill more than 90 people in 48 hours

Former City Councilmember Loren Taylor said he congratulated Barbara Lee in Oakland’s special mayoral election, following a shift in vote totals. Voter reactions were mixed, with some praising Lee’s leadership and others expressing disappointment over low turnout and the ranked-choice voting system.

Max Verstappen said the performance of his Red Bull remains “hit and miss” after he secured pole position for Sunday’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

Yemen’s Houthi rebels say the U.S. military has launched a series of airstrikes on the capital, Sanaa, and a rebel-held coastal city.

Only six of the 21 robots in the race crossed the finish line, highlighting just how far humanoids are from keeping up with their real human counterparts.

Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen took the president and government of El Salvador to task for what he said was a setup to shame him and Kilmar Abrego Garcia.

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani and his wife, Mamiko Tanaka, announced the birth of their first child on Saturday.

Health experts fear the virus will take hold in other U.S. communities with low vaccination rates and that the spread could stretch on for a year.

Norris owns up to his driving error from qualifying and vows to do better

In his homily for the Easter Vigil read by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re presiding on his behalf, Pope Francis explains how this celebration “reminds…

How a lecture to the U.S. Naval Academy on censorship was censored.

With Michigan’s spring football game not shown on television Saturday, here’s what you might have missed, courtesy of a dispatch from our on…

New York entered the season with Stanley Cup aspirations following a run to the 2024 Eastern Conference final and Presidents’ Trophy win.

Juan Carlos Lopez Gomez was arrested in Florida for allegedly being in the country illegally and held for pickup by immigration authorities even after his mother showed a judge her son’s birth certificate and the judge dismissed charges.

The Navy said it canceled an engagement at its academy with Ryan Holiday because it wanted to steer clear of what it saw as political content aimed at young officers.

Max Verstappen has stormed to pole position for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix amid a dramatic end to Qualifying that saw the Dutchman beat Oscar Piastri by just one-hundredth of a second, while Lando Norris suffered a hefty crash early in Q3.

Among those fearful of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown are adoptees who grew up thinking they were U.S. citizens — only to find out years later, in adulthood, they’re not.

UCLA’s athletic department has a robust tradition in sports outside of football, which makes the pay scale more reliant on outside funding.

Although James Harden’s playoff track record is far from stellar, we expect “The Beard” to step up in the first-round opener against Denver.

The plane was traveling along the Platte River when it crashed into the water south of Fremont, Neb., on Friday night, officials said.

The Russian president says he ordered his forces to “stop all military activity” until the end of Sunday.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a temporary Easter ceasefire which was met with apparent skepticism from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as air raid alerts continue.

New York Rangers President and General Manager Chris Drury announced today that he has relieved head coach Peter Laviolette and associate head coach Phil Housley of their duties. “Today I informed Peter Laviolette and Phil Housley that we’re making a coaching change,” said Drury. “I want to thank them both

The Crew are playing their home game against Lionel Messi, Inter Miami at Huntington Bank Field, home of the Cleveland Browns. Here’s how to watch.

SportsLine expert Matt Severance, who has returned $4,452 on all NBA picks, reveals his NBA playoff predictions for Game 1 of the Milwaukee Bucks vs. Indiana Pacers

President Donald Trump is registering the worst economic approval numbers of his presidential career, according to the latest CNBC All-America Economic Survey.

Here’s how to watch the 2025 NBA Playoffs without cable, including ways to livestream the playoffs online.

A small plane crashed into a Nebraska river Friday night, killing all three passengers, according to authorities.

Rep. Mike Collins mocked Sen. Chris Van Hollen over his visit to El Salvador, implying that the Democrat doesn’t actually represent his constituents.

How to watch the 2025 RBC Heritage on Saturday, including full RBC Heritage TV coverage and streaming info for Round 3.

A second round of high-level talks between US and Iranian delegations on Tehran’s nuclear program has concluded in Rome on Saturday, amid tempered optimism about a diplomatic way forward.

The April 11 letter set off a public feud between the White House and Harvard University.

The Fed is special. Why the Supreme Court may let Trump fire other agency heads—but not Jerome Powell.

The Athletic’s NHL staff picks first-round winners, dark horse, biggest disappointment, conference champs, Cup champ and Conn Smythe.

Some parents in a suburban Maryland county want to pull their children from elementary school classes that use books featuring LGBTQ characters.

Avalanche Begin Postseason with Game One Against Stars

While mock drafts aim to project where this year’s top prospects will land, they don’t always capture which players fit best with each team. Factors like positional value, draft order, player availability and class depth all influence how things actually unfold on draft night.

With Saturday’s anniversary, the United States is looking back to its war of independence and asking where its legacy stands today.

In its lawsuit, the ACLU described how one woman had her passport returned with a male designation while others are too scared to submit their passports because they fear their applications might be suspended and their passports held by the State Department.

The 6-3 conservative Supreme Court has sided with religious interests in every case it has considered in recent years – allowing a high school football coach to pray on the 50-yard line, permitting taxpayer money to be spent on religious schools and backing a Catholic foster care agency that refused to work with same-sex couples as potential parents.

US Vice President JD Vance met senior Vatican officials on Saturday for talks that follow sharp criticism by Pope Francis of the Trump administration’s immigration policy.

The Trump administration this week escalated its efforts to portray the Maryland man wrongly deported to El Salvador as a gang member with a violent history who they say is “never coming back” to the United States.

Shohei Ohtani missed the Los Angeles Dodgers’ game against the Texas Rangers on Friday as he stayed with his wife ahead of the birth of their first child.

America’s wealthiest individuals earn much more from capital gains and dividends than wages or salaries.

Interim President Nuñez and police chief Casas defend the agreement as a means of oversight, but critics say it jeopardizes FIU’s inclusive mission.

How can you punish Trump officials for violating the law, when federal law enforcement is controlled by Trump?

The youngest survivor of the 1995 domestic terrorist attack had a breathing tube for a decade and was so badly burned he had to play outside at night. But PJ Allen says his family made him feel like he had a normal life.

As U.S. colleges are pulling back on diversity, equity and inclusion practices, students of color say they are starting to lose campus mentors, move-in events, scholarships and diversity offices where they always have felt welcome on predominately white campuses.

A Wednesday report by an education watchdog organization identified 20 Catholic colleges and universities that had “diversity, equity, and inclusion” (DEI) programs.

The United Kingdom’s Supreme Court has ruled that a woman is defined by “biological sex” under the country’s equality law – excluding transgender women – in a case that is expected to impact accommodations for trans women in bathrooms, hospital wards, sports clubs and more.

More than 20 two-legged robots competed in the world’s first humanoid half-marathon in China on Saturday, and – though technologically impressive – they were far from outrunning their human masters over the long distance.

During his campaign, Donald Trump said repeatedly that he would be able to end the war between Russia and Ukraine “in 24 hours” upon taking office.

The stark consequences of the rollback are evident in few places as clearly as in Sudan, where a brutal civil war has combined with a staggering humanitarian catastrophe.

The president’s conflict with the Fed could threaten the central bank’s independence and destabilise US financial markets, analysts warn.

The U.S. indicated during recent talks in Paris that it has developed a draft concept for how a comprehensive ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia might be monitored if one can be achieved, a Western official said.

Events have gone on all weekend to prepare fans for the upcoming Metallica concert.

His biological mother said in an interview on Friday that she was bewildered by the attack, and had been against the presence of firearms in her son’s life.

An official on the administration’s antisemitism task force told the university that a letter of demands had been sent without authorization.

Chris Van Hollen of Maryland says drinks placed on table created hoax and neither he nor Kilmar Ábrego García touched them

The world has always had trans people, and always will.

The latest numbers in ranked choice voting show Barbara Lee with 52% of the vote compared to 47% for Loren Taylor in the race to be Oakland’s new mayor.

A federal judge in Washington, DC, told lawyers for migrants in Texas who believed the Trump administration is about to swiftly deport them under the Alien Enemies Act that he did not have the power to pause the deportations, even though he was concerned about the administration’s actions.

The suspect, Cody Balmer, referred to Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and himself by name in the call, according to the recording.

President Donald Trump is looking to deregulate the U.S. fishing and lobster industry.

The case is one of several challenging moves by the Trump administration to cancel the temporary legal status of hundreds of thousands of people.

Katy Perry “regrets” making a “public spectacle” of her Blue Origin spaceflight as she faces a flood of criticism.

Judges issued a memorable call for the return of Kilmar Ábrego García and the separation of government powers. Here is the text

A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration from enacting a policy that bans the use of “X” marker used by many nonbinary people on passports as well as the changing of gender markers.

The high court hears a case involving Montgomery County, religious freedom and educational diktats.

Columbus Crew is expecting a record crowd when it hosts Lionel Messi and Inter Miami, after moving the game to Cleveland.

President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio both suggested Friday that the United States might wash its hands of the peace effort.

The unusual letter caught the attention of First Amendment groups and some scientists, who raised concerns it was designed to suppress academic and scientific freedom.

Denver’s all-world center will be the focus of the Clippers’ stingy defense, with 7-foot Ivica Zubac the focal point of their attack.

President Donald Trump is moving to reclassify some federal workers to make it easier to fire them. Roughly 50,000 employees will be listed as Schedule F, a provision that’s generally applied to political roles that have less civil service protection.

Gary Shapley, whom President Donald Trump named acting commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service earlier this week with the support of Elon Musk, will no longer serve in the role, sources told CNN — a win for Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s office, which had opposed his appointment.

The move comes after the Trump administration slashed billions in Covid funding on the grounds that “the pandemic is over.”

President announces more employees under ‘Schedule F’ can be hired or fired based on their allegiance to him

If President Donald Trump’s administration has its way, the capacity to hold tens of thousands more migrants will soon be added around the country as the U.S. seeks an explosive expansion of what is already the world’s largest immigration detention system.

A Utah congressman is sharing details about his visit to a prison in El Salvador where a man mistakenly deported from the U.S. is being held.

The State Department is changing how the way we look at other countries. It’s also indicative of how our government looks at itself. We will no longer criticize other countries for a number of human rights abuses in annual reports on international…

As the Trump administration seeks to gut the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, employees are fighting back.

Cases have been confirmed in Mexico and Canada.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent complained to President Trump that the acting commissioner had been installed without his knowledge.

Economists worry that the recent drop in the dollar is so dramatic that it reflects something more ominous as President Donald Trump tries to reshape global trade: a loss of confidence in the United States.

The order represents a dramatic shift in federal policy on fishing in U.S. waters by prioritizing commercial fishing interests.

The 25-year-old, Dallas’ second-leading scorer this season, will not play Saturday in Game 1 vs. Colorado.

Amid the ongoing measles outbreak, many people might be wondering: do I need to get a measles vaccine booster?

Dr. Mehmet Oz had just been sworn in as Donald Trump’s administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on Friday, April 18, when his 11-year-old granddaughter reportedly suffered a medical incident, bringing remarks by the president to an abrupt end

After cutting off $2.26bn in funding, the US president reportedly gave the IRS a potentially illegal order

A U.S. airstrike on an important oil port held by Yemen’s Houthi rebels killed more than 70 people and wounded many others, the Iranian-backed rebel group said Friday, marking a major escalation in the military campaign President Donald Trump launched against the faction last month.

Release of files, ordered by Trump, includes notes from killer, who said presidential candidate ‘must be disposed of’

Mehmet Oz was sworn in Friday as the new administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid.

Already-approved grants were sent back for review, while 200 active ones may face termination

Former Leon High assistant football coach Robert Morales and 45-year-old Tiru Chabba of Greenville, South Carolina, lost their lives Thursday after FSU student Phoenix Ikner fired shots on the university’s campus.

Just how high is Travis Hunter’s ceiling? What makes Shedeur Sanders the top QB? Will Mason Taylor be a dominant tight end? Bucky Brooks breaks the 2025 NFL Draft class into All-Pros, Pro Bowlers and prospects who will outperform their draft status.

Amy Downs was buried in 10 feet of rubble after the Oklahoma City bombing 30 years ago. While trapped, she vowed to change her life, but it was long journey.

The world’s rotation these days is propelled by the power of the division, polarization, discord, and vitriolic disagreement that exists on it. Thus it’s a surprise for the earth to briefly stand still in a moment of unity. And that seems to be over the hatred of Katy Perry. How ironic that one major source of that ire is Perry’s recent trip to gaze at that world from the lower limits of space. Did she know what we were saying about her down here while she was looking out the window of the rocke

Mangia and move along? Not without paying up first.

President Trump’s approval rating has fallen precipitously since he took office due largely to growing economic concerns.

Governor Shapiro spoke with Good Morning America co-anchor George Stephanopoulos from one of the fire-damaged rooms at the governor’s residence in Harrisburg.

A split state Supreme Court today upheld Dem Gov. Tony Evers’ veto in the 2023-25 budget that wrote into state law for the next four centuries annual increases in how much schools can spend per student.

A key fuel transfer facility on the Red Sea has been wiped out by U.S. airpower, as shown in new satellite imagery.

The Stars will begin the playoffs without top goal scorer Jason Robertson, who suffered a lower-body injury in their last regular-season game, coach Pete DeBoer said.

A young girl collapsed near the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office while President Donald Trump spoke during a Friday swearing-in ceremony for former heart surgeon Dr. Mehmet Oz, who rushed over to assist the child.

New restrictions on semiconductor exports to China are scrambling sales and fueling concerns that the Chinese tech giant will become a chip-making powerhouse.

Jennifer Vasquez Sura, wife of the man wrongly deported to El Salvador, gives interview after learning he’s alive

USA TODAY Sports had Google’s Gemini AI predict the first round of the 2025 NFL draft. The chatbot’s mock made a few head-scratching picks.

The fast-food chain says it has no ill-will for Perry, after snide tweets about her trip to space went viral.

President Donald Trump said once again on Friday that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell should lower interest rates.

Editorial: The ambitions of two generals and the interests of other states have led to the massacre of adults and children already forced to flee their homes

After the Chinese government reportedly told domestic airlines not to purchase new planes from Boeing, one jet had to return to the U.S. from a facility near Shanghai.

While Food and Drug Administration inspectors who make sure food and drugs meet quality standards were spared in recent cuts, key support staffers were dismissed.

President Trump says he wants Xi Jinping, China’s leader, to call him to talk tariffs. Mr. Xi is ghosting Mr. Trump, and markets are plummeting.

People in the community called the remarks dehumanizing and warned they could perpetuate harmful stigma.

DNI Director Tulsi Gabbard announced the release of the first batch of Robert F. Kennedy assassination files on Friday after having previously teased the news during a cabinet meeting earlier this month.

There could very soon be a new biggest credit card company in the United States.

The sanctions mean the companies will not be able to do business with Ukraine and any assets they have in the country will be frozen.

Justice Department attorneys on Thursday argued that the dispute should be adjudicated in the US Court of International Trade in New York.

Wind power developer eyes legal remedies to order that blocks renewable energy projects and eliminates green job opportunities

Nintendo gave an update to its American customers on Friday— and it’s a good news/bad news situation.

The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on Monday in yet another dispute over the separation of powers. The case is a challenge to the constitutionality of the structure of a relatively obscure section of the Department of Health and Human Services. But although the issue may sound like a technic

The route of Paul Revere’s midnight ride from Boston to Lexington 250 years ago looks much different today. For starters, it’s easier to find a Dunkin’.

Where President Donald Trump’s approval ratings stands in a new nation poll, and where he stands in comparison to his White House predecessors during their first three months in office

The Jets enter as heavy favorites, as expected for the league’s best team this season. But the Blues’ chances should not be discounted.

Retail pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 will begin on April 24, 2025. At launch, the price for Nintendo Switch 2 in the U.S. will remain as announced on April 2 at $449.99, and the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle will remain as announced…

Gov. Josh Shapiro spoke to reporters Thursday after serving a catered lunch to Harrisburg firefighters in thanks for their role in responding to the blaze.

A federal judge in Maryland granted a preliminary injunction that bars DOGE staffers from accessing non-anonymized personal data at the Social Security Administration.

It wasn’t just the stale “you go girl” feminism that made this seem so silly.

On This Page The National Archives’ Role in Fulfilling Executive Order 14176 How is the National Archives Making These Records Available? 2025 Release Other Records Related to RFK Contact Us President Donald J. Trump signed Executive Order 14176, Declassification of Records Concerning the Assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on January 23, 2025. Records relating to the assassination of Senator Robert F.

President Donald Trump is pushing America toward a constitutional crisis.

In the period zombie flick, Coogler’s longtime collaborator Michael B. Jordan plays twins who return to the Mississippi Delta with heaps of cash to open up a juke joint.

Huckabee also noted Trump’s support of Israel, such as through recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and the Golan Heights.

One truly feels for the generations of Americans that will come after this period of time.

One top seed has never won a Stanley Cup. The other wasn’t expected to make the playoffs at all. And a pair of brothers who burned bright for Team USA in February are set to return to the ice.

President Donald Trump on Thursday again made clear his disdain for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, going so far as to say the central banker’s “termination can’t come fast enough” and saying in an Oval Office event that Powell will “be out of there real fast” if he wants.

The week was dominated by news about the Maryland man illegally deported to El Salvador. But there was also concern over tariffs and Robert F. Kennedy’s work as Health and Human Services secretary.

The agency’s annual human rights reports are being purged of references to prison conditions, political corruption and other abuses.

Real ID deadlines came and went for years. But now, with the actual deadline next month, people who weren’t sure if the requirement would ever be implemented are now waiting hours to get their new IDs.

Reporters ask President Trump about the status of his negotiations with China and, in particular, whether he has spoken to Chinese President Xi Jinping amid the ongoing trade war.

“Today we have general information from the Security Service (of Ukraine), from intelligence about gunpowder, artillery,” President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

Fishers would be allowed to operate within the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument southwest of Hawaii.

In 2024, the US bought $439bn worth of goods from China, while it sold $143.5bn to it.

Jordan Chiles and UCLA will join Utah, Oklahoma and Missouri in Saturday’s NCAA women’s gymnastics championship final. No. 1 seed LSU was eliminated.

According to Houthi media, at least 33 people were killed during the attack on Ras Isa.

First, the nation’s top law firms. Then its premier universities. Now, President Donald Trump is threatening the advocacy groups that underpin U.S. civil society.

Donald Trump is showing why independent central banks are a good idea.

The move would be a step towards a final deal derailed by a row at the White House in February.

The long exile of former top Los Angeles Dodgers prospect Alex Verdugo finally is over -- at least for now.

A new Star Wars movie called Star Wars: Starfighter is coming 2027. It will star Ryan Gosling and be directed by Shawn Levy.

Most people in Gaza living on one meal a day as Israel’s total blockade of the Strip starves population of food.

A US-born man is in custody on a 48-hour U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement hold at the Leon County Jail in Tallahassee, Florida, after he was charged as an “unauthorized alien” who entered Florida without being inspected by immigration officers, according to Leon County court records.

A hearing set to decide the fate of the convicted killers was delayed after bickering in court.

The Trump administration said it would take $2.2 billion in research funds from the school. Some small donors are doing their best to make up for the shortfall.

The Trump administration on Thursday announced fees on Chinese-built vessels.

The group says it wants a deal that would free all hostages in return for an end to the war.

The signed memorandum of understanding was thin on details, and the White House did not comment. But President Trump has said he expects to sign a minerals deal with Kyiv soon.

Strong thunderstorms could produce hail up to 3″ in diameter, damaging winds, and potentially a few tornadoes tonight.

Nintendo has now finally given a day for U.S. pre-orders for the Switch 2, but it says it’s not changing any of its prices despite fan pushback.

Human rights reports under Marco Rubio’s State Department are about to look a whole lot worse.

Probably illegal move against US’s richest university is latest in Trump’s attack on independence of higher education

Manchester United complete a remarkable comeback against Lyon to reach the Europa League semi-finals.

Former DOJ antitrust leader Jonathan Kanter unpacked Google’s recent loss in court.

MSU labor unions are calling actions by the Trump Administration unreasonable, unscientific, and unethical. The groups rallied for higher education and shared their message with News 10’s Marz Anderson.

Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare’s CEO on a Manhattan sidewalk last year, was indicted in federal court on charges of murder, stalking and a firearms offense.

Food safety inspections would be left to state and local authorities under the plan being developed by the FDA.

Environmentalists warn new proposal from US wildlife agencies could lead to habitat destruction and extinction

Anti-voucher Republicans said they voted for the bill so they could fight to improve it, and also to fend off political retribution.

A recent court ruling cleared the way for the firings, which follow a memo from the bureau’s chief legal counsel outlining the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s new priorities.

The head of the federal Department of Transportation promised on Thursday to take away control of the project from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

Mass firings at the National Weather Service have started to affect local offices across the nation, with some locations limiting operations. And it could just be the beginning with further budget cuts looming.

The president and Italy’s prime minister spoke a common language – but for a discordant moment over Ukraine

The playoffs will begin this weekend with some high-profile matchups.

International economic integration will continue, with or without the U.S. — and China will benefit most.

The Supreme Court is keeping a hold on President Donald Trump’s restrictions on birthright citizenship but will hear arguments on the issue in May.

Transport department claims decision to take over project will ‘save taxpayers approximately $120m’

Juan Carlos Gomez-Lopez is being held even though a county judge found his birth certificate “authentic” and said there wasn’t reason to consider him an “illegal alien.”

Activists had called for boycotting the company after it announced a roll back of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts

Witnesses in al-Mawasi told the BBC that people were burned alive as tents were engulfed in flames.

Saudi Arabia plays host to the fifth race weekend of an already enthralling season. But while McLaren start as favourites, nothing is guaranteed at this incredibly fast circuit where the walls loom large.

The pause is a major blow to the US’s wind energy industry which has been targeted by President Trump.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials said its agents acted appropriately in detaining a Guatemalan man in New Bedford earlier this week.

A federal housing agency sent a criminal referral to the Department of Justice Monday arguing New York Attorney General Letitia James appeared to have falsified mortgage records.

Choice laws have now passed in every major Republican state. Congress and President Trump are now aiming at blue states that have resisted vouchers for decades.

The Legislature’s lower chamber has finally blessed school vouchers—and denied ordinary Texans the chance to weigh in.

NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Steven Dunn founder and CEO of Munchkin a U.S.-based company selling lifestyle products for mothers, babies and children. Dunn has written an open letter to President Trump and Congress about how tariffs could harm his business and American families.

Lawyers for Rümeysa Öztürk, a doctoral student from Turkey, said her detention amounts to an attack on free speech.

Shoppers in the U.S. are continuing their boycotts against retailers like Target and Walmart. Here’s why they are boycotting.

Luigi Mangione’s defense is ramping up its fight against the death penalty early in a federal case in the alleged assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

France hosted top diplomats from the U.S., Germany, the U.K. and Ukraine to discuss efforts toward a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine.

Two people injured after man took control of plane at knifepoint before being shot by another passenger

The first original blockbuster from the director of Black Panther shows he’s got a lot more up his sleeve.

Dates, times, broadcast info from all 8 best-of-7 series

Trump Administration Updates: Tariffs, Deportations and the Latest on Meloni

Expert recap and game analysis of the Manchester United vs. Lyon Uefa Europa League game from April 17, 2025 on ESPN.

The St. Louis Blues will open the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday, April 19 at 5 p.m. CT. Games 1 and 2 will be played at Canada Life Centre, while Games 3 and 4 will be held at Enterprise Center in St. Louis. If necessary, Game

It is not hyperbole to say that the future of our constitutional democracy may turn on the case of the alleged Venezuelan gangsters sent to El Salvador and the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the lawful U.S. resident swept up in that action.

The Trump administration has told states they have until April 24 to promise to end DEI programs in K-12 schools, or risk losing federal dollars.

Researchers have long believed that Mars once had a thick, carbon dioxide-rich atmosphere and liquid water on the planet’s surface. That carbon dioxide and

The Carolina Panthers running back is set to announce Day 2 picks for the club.

When Corso donned the Brutus Buckeye’s mascot headgear in 1996, it transformed into a great weekly bit.

Former Ravens center Jason Brown will announce the team’s selections for Round 2 and 3.

Ahead of talks with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, the US president told reporters “of course there will be a trade deal” with Europe, which he has threatened with tariffs. More on DW.

Beijing is strengthening Moscow’s defense capability, Ukrainian president said.

Series starts Monday, April 21 in Washington

Haley Joel Osment, who rose to fame as a child star in “Sixth Sense,” was arrested for public intoxication in Mammoth Lakes, California on April 8. He sported a big smile in his mugshot.

Tufts student Rümeysa Öztürk was seized in Massachusetts by plainclothes agents and spirited to Louisiana detention center

The remarks came in a meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, the first EU leader to meet directly with Trump since the president imposed — and then scaled back — a 20% tariff on EU imports.

A newly released document used to deport a man labeled a gang member in Prince George’s County, Maryland, is now coming into question.

The Kings are finalizing a deal to hire longtime NBA executive Scott Perry as their new general manager, sources told ESPN.

Sacramento is starting over after losing in the play-in game.

The Federal Reserve chairman, Jerome Powell, is that someone.

A lawyer for the family says agents weren’t looking for Juan Francisco Mendez when they grabbed him Monday in New Bedford, Massachusetts, as he drove to a dental appointment.

Astronomers have made a detection suggesting biosignatures, or signs of biological activity, on an exoplanet located 124 light-years away. But experts are skeptical.

Ryan Coogler and Proximity co-founders Zinzi Coogler and Sev Ohanian on making the blues-tracked vampire thriller ‘Sinners’ on an impossible timeline.

The international economic group predicts “notable markdowns, but not recession”.

In Sinners, Ryan Coogler creates a bold original vision, and Michael B. Jordan is at the top of his game.

Comparing this draft’s top players to current pros

A new report from The Athletic indicates that McNair did not want to fire Mike Brown midseason.

If you’re a fan of Bulldogs hockey, especially one from Hermantown, you may find yourself rooting for the Winnipeg Jets during the 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.

In March 2022, Marco Rubio had urged the Biden administration to extend TPS protections for Venezuelans, citing the ongoing crisis under Nicolas Maduro’s regime.

The alleged assault occurred in December 2023 during a Rangers road trip, according to two Rangers sources briefed about the matter.

Actions by state department to terminate students’ legal status place them at risk of deportation and detention

US stocks were lower Thursday morning after President Donald Trump called for the termination of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for not cutting interest rates fast enough — a criticism he has levied multiple times in a long-standing feud between the president and the Fed chair.

The warning sign from a healthcare giant seen as the insurance industry’s bellwether may mean trouble for companies with Medicare Advantage plans.

Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as ECB reduces main interest rate from 2.5% to 2.25%, the seventh cut in a year

Lee Corso, the legendary ESPN broadcaster and former coach who has entertained fans for 38 college football seasons, will make his final headgear pick on College GameDay Built by The Home Depot on Saturday, Aug. 30 – Week 1 of the 2025 college football season – at a destination to be announced later this spring.

ESPN analyst Lee Corso, widely known for his headgear picks and “not so fast, my friend” retort, will retire from “College GameDay” in August.

Kristalina Georgieva, the managing director of the International Monetary Fund, warned in a speech that protectionism erodes productivity.

The bill would let families use taxpayer dollars for their children’s private schooling. Lawmakers also signed off on a sweeping $7.7 billion package to boost public school funding.

The ruling on the meaning of the term “woman” in law is a “victory for common sense”, the EHRC’s chair says.

It will take at least another day to fully restore service after a series of failures blacked out the whole island on Wednesday, officials said.

European stocks remained in negative territory following the latest monetary policy decision from the European Central Bank.

Formula 1 moves on from Bahrain to Jeddah for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, marking the final stop of a triple header sequence. Need to Know is your all-in-one guide with statistics, driving pointers, strategy tips and plenty more.

It’s time for the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix! Will Max Verstappen defend his 2024 title? Check out how to watch this year’s action on ESPN+.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Steve Witkoff, President Donald Trump’s international envoy, are set to meet Ukrainian officials in Paris at a summit Thursday aimed at bolstering Ukraine’s defenses against Russia’s unrelenting invasion.

The document argues that the US needs to establish space superiority as a precondition for winning a war, and explains that the Space Force does that by exercising “space control.”

Jensen Huang causes stir on social media and is reported to have met founder of AI company DeepSeek

McNair spent 5 seasons with the Kings and was named NBA Executive of the Year in 2023.

Target CEO Brian Cornell will meet with the Rev. Al Sharpton as the company contends with a slump in foot traffic after walking back some DEI initiatives.

Measles cases have surpassed 650 in an ongoing multistate outbreak, but federal funding cuts could threaten the response.

Here’s when the NFL Draft is set to begin, how much time each team has to make a pick and the order heading into the first round.

And the Democrats who were quickest to recognize political reality are being rewarded.

The news of the day for Giants fans on Thursday, April 17, 2025.

China is facing a double whammy: corrosive deflation and tariffs that threaten to block trade. Chinese workers will be the biggest casualties.

Can President Trump withhold federal money for low-income students? A brewing fight over diversity, equity and inclusion programs may force the courts to decide.

The Trump administration is reinterpreting a key word in the Endangered Species Act that could have big consequences for the habitats of species at risk.

Researchers used data from NASA’s Perseverance Rover

TECOLUCA, El Salvador (AP) — President Donald Trump’ s administration has acknowledged mistakenly deporting a Maryland man with protected legal status to a notorious El Salvador prison, but is arguing against returning him to the United States because of his alleged gang ties and the U.S. government

The Texas House approved the plan, part of a push by President Trump’s allies to offer up to about $10,000 for private school, home-school or virtual learning.

Brothers Erik and Lyle Menendez, jailed for life for the 1989 murders of their parents in Beverly Hills, are set to be given a hearing on Thursday to determine whether they may be eligible for a lesser sentence and a path to parole after more than three decades behind bars.

Scientists urged caution against raising hopes about the existence of actual living organisms beyond Earth, but said they have uncovered possibly the strongest signs yet that point to possible life on an exoplanet.

City authorities still hope the scheme, which made an unexpected €2.4m last year, will help tackle overtourism

The documents were released after weeks of pressure on the Trump administration to prove its contention that Kilmar Abrego Garcia was a member of MS-13.

The classical pianist’s cause of death was hantavirus, a rare rodent-borne illness.

Elon Musk’s 13th child, a son with Ashley St. Clair, is named Romulus, revealed the Wall Street Journal. Romulus, in Roman mythology, is the founder o

A federal judge says he won’t dismiss a lawsuit from labor unions seeking to block Elon Musk’s team from accessing systems at the Labor Department.

On a day that Tyron Smith announces his retirement, Mickey Spagnola honors the future Hall of Famer in this week’s Mick Shots. Plus, voluntary offseason workouts kick off and a look back at this week’s dates in Cowboys history.

Further studies are needed to determine whether K2-18b, which orbits a star 120 light-years away, is inhabited, or even habitable.

Some meteorologists and public officials warned that reductions, which leave the agency nearly 20 percent smaller, could have deadly consequences.

Trump officials have proposed changing a decades-old interpretation of a key word in the Endangered Species Act, which would make it much easier to log, build or drill for oil.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order this week that aims to give federal agencies more flexibility in choosing locations for their facilities.

Federal databases show Head Start centers across the U.S. have received nearly $1 billion less in federal funding compared with this time last year.

HHS would be asked to absorb a $40 billion cut, about one-third of its discretionary budget.

Parents, get ready: It looks like it’s going to get a lot more expensive to raise a family. A baby store owner shares why tariffs mean higher prices.

U.S. Rep. Riley Moore took a tour of an El Salvador prison Tuesday and came away saying he’s “even more determined” to back the president’s efforts to “secure o

A federal judge says he’s found probable cause to hold the Trump administration in criminal contempt of court and could seek officials’ prosecution for violating his orders last month to turn around planes carrying deportees to an El Salvador prison.

Arsenal conclusively outplayed Real Madrid, led by brilliant performances from Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice

The Lyrid meteor shower will reach a peak later this month, but stargazers can catch a first glimpse beginning Wednesday night.

Gov. Kathy Hochul quickly responded that she would “fight this decision every step of the way.”

The New York City medical examiner’s office determined the cause and manner of her death after reviewing toxicology test results, a spokeswoman said.

Astrophysics team say observation of chemical compounds may be ‘tipping point’ in search for extraterrestrial life

The Trump administration has issued an order to stop construction on a major offshore wind project to power more than 500,000 New York homes, the latest in a series of moves targeting the industry.

Move to pause offshore wind plan is latest in White House’s campaign to dismantle Joe Biden’s cleantech strategy

Judge James Boasberg’s order stops short of holding any government officials in contempt, but leaves open the possibility for these sanctions.

Thousands of people packed the Adams Center in Missoula on Wednesday to rally with Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and their Fight Oligarchy tour.

All 1.4 million Luma Energy clients across Puerto Rico were without power. The blackout comes less than five months after another island-wide power outage on New Year’s Eve.

An independent vaccine advisory committee to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention met to discuss and vote on vaccine policy for the first time since the change in administrations.

CEO Mark Zuckerberg defended Meta’s acquisition of Instagram and WhatsApp on the stand this week during the start of trial over the blockbuster antitrust lawsuit brought by the Federal Trade Commission.

Montreal needs 1 point against Hurricanes to secure final spot

Secretary of State Marco Rubio, once a stalwart champion of Venezuelan immigrants, supports President Donald Trump’s decision to end the deportation protections for hundreds of thousands of people already in the United States who fled dictatorship and humanitarian crises in their home country.

CNN’s report that the IRS is making plans to revoke Havard University’s tax-exempt status the day after Trump suggested it represents an unprecedented use of presidential power over the tax code.

The wire service on Wednesday accused The White House of continuing to bar its reporters from the press pool despite a judge’s order that called the restriction a violation of the First Amendment.

It took Dallas ISD four hours to announce that the Wilmer-Hutchins High School shooting suspect was still on the run. During that time, he was flagging people down for rides.

Bernie Sanders and his apparent heir, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, have drawn enormous crowds on their “Fighting Oligarchy” tour, energizing a beaten-down Democratic Party.

Tyron Smith retired as a Cowboy on Wednesday, signing a ceremonial deal to make it official.

PBS CEO Paula Kerger said that the loss of funding would devastate local stations, “particularly smaller and rural stations who rely on federal funding for a larger portion of their budgets.”

The CDC is struggling to respond to the Texas measles outbreak. The U.S. has reported more than 700 cases in 25 states.

The New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner revealed that Michelle Trachtenberg’s sudden death was from natural causes. The actress was found dead in a New York City apartment on Feb. 26.

Community members in the small town of Chelsea passed the books one-by-one to the bookstore’s new location a block away.

Two research expeditions have captured the first footage of two squid species — a colossal squid and a glacial glass squid — swimming in the deep sea.

The two-year-old boy had wandered away from home on Monday evening and spent the night alone nearly seven miles from his home.

The government sent several planeloads of alleged gang members to El Salvador, including 137 people under the act, the White House said at the time. The judge gave the U.S. until April 23 to respond.

A colossal squid has been captured on camera for the first time in the deep sea by an international team of researchers steering a remotely operated submersible.

US stocks fell Wednesday as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned that President Donald Trump’s tariffs are unprecedented in modern history, with effects that “remain highly uncertain.”

Advanced Micro Devices said it could incur charges of up to $800 million for exporting some products to China and other countries.

A coalition of Jewish groups warns that the Trump administration stripping international students of visas under the guise of fighting antisemitism actually makes Jews less safe and undermines the rule of law.

Resentencing hearings will resume on Thursday for Erik and Lyle Menendez, who are currently serving life sentences for the brutal murders of their parents in 1989.

The White House has put forward a new media policy that sharply curtails access to Donald Trump by the news agencies that serve media outlets around the world.

Colin Carroll, the chief of staff of Deputy Secretary of Defense Steve Feinberg, has been placed on administrative leave, two defense sources said Wednesday, the third such appointee to be placed on leave reported this week.

A letter from the Federal Housing Finance Agency alleges that James “appears to have falsified records” in order to “receive favorable loan terms.”

Real Madrid will meet Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal this afternoon. Here’s what you need to know.

The Trump administration’s campaign to remove millions of people from the United States could soon be supercharged by Congress.

The rulings are setbacks to Trump’s efforts to halt climate and environmental funding approved under the Biden administration.

Trump, three months into his term, has moved swiftly to use the powers of the presidency in unprecedented ways to punish, weaken and silence his enemies, experts say.

Lawyers called them “egregious” disclosures.

Volunteers passed each individual book down the line until it reached the final person, who placed it on a shelf in its new home.

By the end of Greene’s Tuesday town hall in Acworth, Ga., three people were arrested and two were hit with stun guns. Greene is one of many lawmakers confronted by angry constituents in recent weeks.

The Nico Iamaleava saga has become one of the biggest stories in all of football.

After the Justice Department announced a lawsuit against Maine for letting trans athletes compete in girls’ sports, Gov. Janet Mills has issued a response.

Nate Tice and Charles McDonald combine big boards for their final, definitive prospect rankings ahead of the draft in Green Bay.

To avoid retribution, big firms agreed to provide free legal services for uncontroversial causes. To the White House, that could mean negotiating trade deals — or even defending the president and his allies.

The American Civil Liberties Union is suing the Department of Defense’s school system over banned race- and gender-related educational materials.

A Customs and Border Protection email to immigrants who used Biden-era CBP One is illegal, those who got it shouldn’t self-deport, attorney says.

By the authority vested in me as President, by the Constitution and laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Purpose.

President calls elite university a ‘joke’ and threatens to strip it of tax-exempt status as $2bn in funding frozen

The Baltimore Ravens come away with a litany of talent in Dane Brugler’s 7-round mock draft.

Trump hopes to deport and imprison U.S. citizens abroad. Critics say the concept is unconstitutional and dangerous.

The northern lights shone bright in some states Tuesday, but is tonight the night to view the dazzling display in New Jersey? Here’s a map, timing.

Federal housing officials accused Letitia James, who won a real estate case against Trump in 2023, of mortgage fraud.

The case involves 12 students from six families who attend military-run schools in Virginia, Kentucky, Italy and Japan.

He is beating his own record for rapidly annoying American voters

World Trade Organization says trade between US and China is expected to plunge by 81% in ‘decoupling’

The key driver of the economy saw the biggest increase in over two years in March, as car buyers tried to get ahead of President Trump’s tariffs on imported autos and auto parts.

The stakes are high as Giorgia Meloni, a conservative who shares some of Mr. Trump’s nationalist ideology, meets with him on Thursday as his trade war has frayed nerves worldwide.

In the midst of President Trump’s legislation and changes, polls have showcase his approval rating. See what Florida, the nation thinks about Trump.

Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris are the clear favorites after winning three of the first four races of the season.

The World Trade Organization has warned that the outlook for global trade has “deteriorated sharply” in the wake of President Donald Trump’s tariffs regime.

Police used a stun gun on two people and made three arrests as Maga representative was repeatedly interrupted

Spending at US retailers skyrocketed last month at the strongest monthly pace in more than two years as Americans rushed to beat President Donald Trump’s massive tariff hikes.

The Trump administration announced a lawsuit Wednesday against Maine’s education department for not complying with the government’s push to ban transgender athletes in girls’ sports.

The agreement is designed to ensure more cooperation between nations in the event of another pandemic.

CDC’s David Sugerman reports resource strain in Texas measles response, with 712 cases in 2025. HHS Sec. Kennedy promotes vaccines while FDA’s Høeg hints at Novavax update.

The rancher traced the boy’s steps and discovered that Buford, an Anatolian Pyrenees who normally patrols his land and wards off coyotes, had escorted the 2-year-old for at least a mile.

Move comes in preparation for removal of materials that promote DEI, gender ideology and critical race theory

For the first time in many decades, the greenback looks vulnerable

EU leaders hope the Italian PM can convey their trade concerns to the U.S. president when she visits Washington.

Governor says import tariffs are ‘wreaking chaos’ on the state’s families, businesses and economy

“Without [this scholarship], I would not have gone to school in Ohio.”

Betsy Arakawa searched online for whether Covid can cause dizziness or nosebleeds, police files say.

A week before the NFL draft, Ben Solak gives his top priorities for every team -- and the prospects who can meet those needs.

If investors keep selling American assets, a grim fate awaits the world economy

From No. 1 through Mr. Irrelevant, our draft expert takes a shot at predicting how this year’s draft will play out.

The leader of the CDC’s measles team said the agency was “scraping” to find resources to address an outbreak in the Southwest.

Several investment banks have moved to slash China’s growth forecasts this year, with most doubting Beijing can achieve the official target of “around 5%” this year.

Six people were removed after congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene took the stage.

Cody Balmer, the man accused of setting fire to Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s residence, allegedly told 911 operators he targeted the governor in part because of his views on the war in Gaza, according to a search warrant obtained by news site PennLive.

Harvard University is such a perfect foil for Trumpism that it’s a wonder it avoided the MAGA maelstrom for so long.

Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome Powell speaks at the Economic Club of Chicago on his outlook for the U.S. economy.

International-Business News: Nvidia warned that it expects a $5.5 billion hit to its revenue after the Trump administration blocked sales of its China-specific AI chips, a move th.

The economy grew steadily from January through March, but U.S. tariffs pose a risk for China in the coming weeks and months.

China has posted unexpectedly strong economic growth in the first three months of 2025, before the full force of US President Donald Trump’s tariffs took effect.

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has appeared at a town hall in suburban Atlanta to deliver full-throated support of President Donald Trump.

Watch the latest forecast any time.

Post office says it ‘definitely’ won’t collect tariffs on Washington’s behalf and Hongkongers should prepare to pay exorbitant fees

Videos, photographs and police reports released by the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office in New Mexico offered a look into the days before Betsy Arakawa and Mr. Hackman died.

Shin Bet politicians react to Shin Bet leak • Israel reportedly strike vehicle in s. Lebanon • Security forces arrest brothers involved in attacks

Administration will have to share under oath how it’s trying to get Kilmar Ábrego García back to US, says district judge

In his first major action on health care costs this term, President Donald Trump issued a multi-part executive order on Tuesday aimed at lowering drug prices and reducing costs for Medicare. The move comes as his administration seeks to impose tariffs on pharmaceutical imports that many experts have said could lead to drug shortages and price hikes.

The change comes the same day the White House admitted an Associated Press reporter into an event for the first time since February.

The Iowa Republican was pressed on President Trump’s policies, including the case of a Salvadoran immigrant who his administration has admitted it mistakenly sent to a prison in El Salvador.

The two attorneys representing Harvard University in a pitched fight with the Trump administration are no strangers to the spotlight or to Washington investigations that reach into the White House.

Coming off a muted day for stocks, Wall Street investors looked ahead to more first-quarter earnings and a key retail sales report.

A key vaccine advisory committee is meeting for the first time under new U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a leading voice in the U.S. anti-vaccine movement.

The move, which affects The Associated Press, Bloomberg News and Reuters, is another effort by the Trump administration to exert more control over the press corps that covers it.

Colossal squid are known to be elusive and likely avoid the bright and loud research equipment used underwater.

US president could escalate trade conflict with Beijing by launching probe into supplies

Instead of restoring access to The Associated Press newswire, as required by a federal judge, the Trump administration is removing the wire position in the daily press corps rotation altogether.

Schools run by the Defense Department removed books and made other changes in response to orders from President Trump and his secretary of defense.

DeCosta also touched on Mark Andrews’ future in Baltimore and some of the team’s other offseason questions at his pre-draft luncheon.

By sharing IRS data with ICE, calling for registries and using other tactics, the administration has created a pressure campaign to get many to self-deport.

One by one, hundreds of volunteers helped get the books to their new location in Chelsea, Michigan.

Lawsuit argues that culling library books prevents children from learning about health, hygiene, biology and abuse

Calling it an extension of a military base, critics say, skirts federal law.

Victor Perez, whose family said he was autistic and had cerebral palsy, was shot nine times by police after a neighbor called to report someone with a knife.

Katy Perry is exactly the kind of celebrity to go to space.

In the darkness of the South Atlantic Ocean, researchers captured for the first time footage of a live colossal squid (Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni). And while the elusive creature is known for its size—reaching lengths of 23 feet—this one is a baby and only one foot long. In 1925, fisherman first found the remains of a colossal […]

Investigators say a dog named Buford led the toddler to safety 16 hours after he walked away from his home in Seligman, located about seven miles away.

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Purpose.

MEMORANDUM FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERALTHE SECRETARY OF LABORTHE SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESTHE SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITYTHE COMMISSIONER OF

The action is intended to build upon the existing program for Medicare drug price negotiations, which was created by the Inflation Reduction Act that passed during the Biden administration.

It’s the latest setback to the president’s efforts to wield government power to punish law firms. A federal judge called it “a shocking abuse of power.”

The group says it lost communication after an Israeli strike on where Edan Alexander was being held.

A federal judge in Washington, D.C., temporarily blocked Trump’s recent executive order aimed at the law firm that has for years represented Dominion Voting Systems.

Smith retires in the same offseason as Zack Martin, who played 11 seasons as a guard with the Cowboys while making nine All-Pro teams.

Mohsen Mahdawi, who led Columbia protests, engaged in activities that could threaten attempts to end the war in Gaza, a memo from Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.

A federal judge has issued another order putting on hold an effort by President Donald Trump to retaliate against a law firm he opposes.

When a 5.2 earthquake hit near San Diego yesterday, the San Diego Zoo Safari Park caught its elephants on video taking action to protect their young, forming what experts call an “alert circle.”

The so-called SAVE Act would undermine voting rights and block many citizens from the ballot box.

Dan Caldwell, a senior adviser to Pete Hegseth, has been placed on administrative leave as part of a leak investigation, a U.S. official told ABC News on Tuesday.

It may be a turning point in the White House’s attempt to gut allegedly liberal universities and punish law firms

The victim who was allegedly held captive for 20 years is speaking out.

Don’t make a power play if you don’t have the power.

The incredible footage of a colossal squid in its natural environment was captured in the South Atlantic Ocean 100 years after the species was identified.

A room full of frustrated Iowans urged Sen. Chuck Grassley to stand up to President Donald Trump and push back against the executive branch during a Tuesday town hall.

The speed and scope of the federal government’s efforts to terminate the legal status of international students have stunned colleges and universities across the country.

Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo continues to hold a commanding lead in the Democratic primary field for the 2025 New York City mayor’s race.

From Apple and Boeing to Nike and Starbucks, there is a lot of money at stake

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting cuts are part of a larger $9.3 billion package that includes further proposed cuts to the State Department and the U.S. Institute for Peace.

Bernard Cody spoke with NBC News ahead of jury selection for the disgraced movie producer’s retrial, where he faces an additional charge of sexually assaulting a woman in a Manhattan hotel in 2006.

Events have forced the Islamic Republic to negotiate with the United States.

The accusations are an escalation in the ongoing cyber conflict between the two countries, one long feared by U.S. intelligence officers.

The philanthropist and author also excitedly tells Stephen Colbert that she’s dating: “It’s been pretty great” The post Melinda French Gates Says Ex-Husband Bill’s Affair Taught Her What She Wants in a Marriage: ‘I Had to Go’ | Video appeared first on TheWrap.

Longtime Cowboys left tackle Smith is set to sign a one-day contract with the club and retire after 14 NFL seasons, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday.

The SAVE Act would require proof of citizenship to be able to register to vote. NPR’s Michel Martin asks Sean Morales-Doyle of the Brennan Center for Justice what that could mean for voters.

The surf spot, a cultural centre for surfing in Southern California, was revealed as the venue for surfing on Tuesday, 15 April. Click to learn more.

The Meta chief executive, testifying in a landmark antitrust trial, denied he was trying to snuff out competitors.

More than 50 House Democrats have signed on to a plan to spike all constitutional amendments unless the House allows voters to decide whether school vouchers will be legalized.

In a new memoir, French Gates writes about the end of her marriage to Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, and her ongoing philanthropic work, directing funds and attention to women’s health initiatives.

An FTC lawyer grilled Mark Zuckerberg during Meta’s antitrust trial over his company’s purchase of Instagram.

Two US college students were arrested and detained for two weeks in Denmark after an alleged altercation with an Uber driver, local police said Tuesday.

Friends of White River Junction resident Mohsen Mahdawi say he was called in for a citizenship interview Monday and left in handcuffs.

The European Union has announced it will impose retaliatory tariffs on American toilet paper, soybeans, eye makeup and hundreds of other products if trade negotiations with the United States aren’t successful.

Award recognizes leadership qualities, contributions to community

By the time political violence is common enough to show up in statistics, the damage to society is done.

Shares of Boeing fell Tuesday following a report that China has halted the delivery of all its jets to airlines in the country as part of the escalating trade war.

Investigators are working to uncover the motive behind an arson fire over the weekend at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s mansion, the latest act of political violence in the U.S.

Levies on Americans’ daily prescriptions and other medicines could raise costs, spur rationing and lead to shortages of critical drugs.

American Airlines has become the latest carrier to announce plans to add free inflight wi-fi for its most loyal travelers. The service will launch starting next year.

The Trump administration has taken its next steps toward imposing more tariffs on key imports, launching investigations into imports of computer chips, chip making equipment and pharmaceuticals.

The Oscar-winning actor’s wife Betsy Arakawa died from a respiratory illness linked to infected rodents.

Despite being highly touted and likely top picks, these draft prospects are risky propositions

Iamaleava is a seminal figure, somehow representing both ends of the pendulum swing of player empowerment.

“We were both just very shocked about the fact that we were being arrested over this incident,” Owen Ray told “Good Morning America” hours after being released.

On 2 April 2025, the US announced tariffs on most of its trading partners, creating a major trade policy shock to the world economy. This column shows that the US dollar depreciated on impact, rather than appreciating as expected based on standard theory and prior evidence. The authors argue that this unusual transmission impact of the tariffs on the dollar was driven by foreign equity portfolio rebalancing away from US equities. US trade policy not only needs to consider possible impacts on US safe assets…

China’s Xi is making the case for free trade as he tours Southeast Asia this week, presenting China as a source of “stability and certainty.”

Cody Balmer had in recent years struggled with problems in his home life as well as issues stemming from problems covering his own home mortgage, according to court records reviewed by ABC News.

Boeing has delivered 18 aircraft to nine Chinese airlines so far this year, numbers show. However, they have been told not to accept any further deliveries.

Two trades? Six quarterbacks? A bunch of tough calls? Mel and Field alternate making projections for 102 picks across Days 1 and 2 of the draft.

Filing a tax extension is easy. But it’s important to know what you’re getting into, including what to do if you owe money to the IRS.

Hamas is “studying” an Israeli proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza that would see 10 hostages released in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and detainees, an official with the militant group told CNN.

A school choice bill could clear a major hurdle Wednesday in the Texas House. The voucherlike proposal would allow public funds to be spent on private school…

An influential Christian right law firm asks the justices to impose an impossible burden on teachers.

A jury found Victor Martinez-Hernandez guilty of first-degree murder and first-degree rape, according to an attorney for Rachel Morin’s relatives.

Melinda French Gates writes from the messy middle that transitions bring: her divorce, leaving the Gates foundation and finding happiness.

A whistleblower tells Congress and NPR that DOGE may have taken sensitive labor data and hid its tracks. “None of that ... information should ever leave the agency,” said a former NLRB official.

Weinstein’s New York conviction was overturned last year. The new trial will retry the case alongside a brand new charge.

Trump called Xi’s meeting with Vietnamese leaders a ploy to figure out how to ‘screw’ the US.

Former President Joe Biden is returning to the national stage to help elevate concerns that President Donald Trump’s agenda is threatening the health of Social Security

Planning, diversified markets and control of strategic materials potentially give Beijing leverage — if it can bear the pain

Apart from the $2.2 billion in grants, the White House has also reportedly frozen $60 million in contracts to Harvard University.

Who missed out on a key player? How did the Valkyries do?

After the Trump administration exempted smartphones and semiconductors from tariffs on Friday, the president backtracked and warned no one was “getting off the hook”.

African Elephants at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park instinctively created an “alert circle” during the earthquake.

Olivia Wilde spoke out about Blue Origin’s first all-female flight crew that included Katy Perry, Gayle King and Lauren Sánchez, making its way to the edge of space in an Instagram Stories post on Monday, April 14.

Taxpayers in Tennessee, Arkansas will have more time to file their taxes as the IRS accommodates victims of the severe storms this month.

Mr. Zuckerberg went to court on Monday in a trial focused on his social media company’s acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp. The case could reshape Meta’s business.

White House top economic adviser, Kevin Hassett, doubled down to ABC News’ Rachel Scott that there will be no tariff exemptions.

The legendary actor’s wife died from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, which is linked to rodents. They were both found dead in their New Mexico home in February.

President Donald Trump hosted Nayib Bukele, the president of El Salvador, at the White House on Monday. Follow along for live updates.

President Donald Trump hosted the team after the Buckeyes won the College Football Playoff National Championship in January.

Liberty Justice Center filed lawsuit on behalf of five US businesses declaring that Trump’s tariffs overstep authority

JD Vance ended the Ohio State football team’s visit to the White House on Monday by fumbling the team’s national championship trophy

Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced Monday that $60 million-plus grant to develop a high-speed rail corridor in Texas has been terminated.

The Trump administration is carrying out investigations of semiconductor and pharmaceutical imports on national security grounds.

Donald Trump condemns political violence only when he has nothing to gain from it.

The Trump administration is kicking off investigations into imports of pharmaceuticals and semiconductors as part of a bid to impose tariffs on both sectors on national security grounds, notices posted to the Federal Register on Monday showed.

Wearing a grey suit jacket and black collared shirt, Anthony stared straight ahead as he made a beeline for the waiting car.

The US government is seeking to break up Meta by forcing a spinoff of Instagram or WhatsApp.

Americans in at least nine states qualify for automatic IRS tax filing extensions, according to the agency.

Mohsen Mahdawi, who was born and raised in a refugee camp in the West Bank and is a U.S. permanent resident, was taken into custody in Vermont, his lawyer said.

A Palestinian student at Columbia University went into a Vermont immigration office Monday hoping to begin the final step to becoming a US citizen. But instead of having an interview, Mohsen Mahdawi – who’s been in the United States for a decade – was taken away in handcuffs.

This report describes autism spectrum disorder prevalence and early identifications patterns among children aged 4 and 8 years old.

The draft plan is part of a process involving the agency and the White House. It would eliminate almost all funding for international organizations that include the United Nations and NATO.

Paige Bueckers and Kiki Iriafen took the orange carpet by storm at the 2025 WNBA draft in New York City. Here are the best fits from the night.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said if the private sector wants the rail line, it should cover planning costs.

U.S. Department of Transportation has pulled federal funding for a high-speed bullet train between Dallas and Houston that would allow riders to make the trip in 90 minutes.

The green card holder was held “in direct retaliation” for his role in campus protests, says his lawyer.

The 2025 NFL Draft is set to begin on April 24

Miami quarterback Cam Ward, the projected No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL draft, is one of 17 players confirmed to attend the event in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Vice President JD Vance ended the Ohio State football team’s visit to the White House on Monday by fumbling the team’s national championship trophy.

Confusion over President Donald Trump’s tariffs remains following a weekend of questions around trade in consumer electronics.

A long sliver of federal land along the U.S.-Mexico border that President Donald Trump is turning over to the Department of Defense would be controlled by the Army as part of a base, a move that could allow troops to detain any trespassers, including migrants.

Karmelo Anthony had been in custody at the Collin County jail on a murder charge since April 2 in the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf at a Frisco track meet.

Authorities have arrested a man in connection with recent arson attacks in New Mexico.

President Trump’s tariff blitz has rattled investors and shaken their faith in one of the most reliable and ubiquitous assets in the world economy.

Here’s everything you need to know about the disgraced film producer’s return to New York City’s courtrooms.

The Ohio State Buckeyes team was invited to meet President Donald Trump to celebrate the team’s title-winning season.

Zuckerberg, the CEO and founder of Meta, testified that Facebook has greatly evolved since he launched the platform more than 20 years ago.

Andrew Buen received the maximum possible sentence for criminally negligent homicide and reckless endangerment.

Trump has suggested that “homegrown” criminals who have been convicted of certain crimes should be deported, but the idea raises significant legal questions.

A New Mexico man was linked to two arson attacks on a Tesla dealership and GOP building just before his arrest over the weekend, the Justice Department said.

Exports of rare earths now require special licenses, but Beijing has yet to fully establish a system for issuing them, the New York Times reported.

The call to action from employees of the health system comes as Harvard University announced it would not be complying with the Trump administration’s demands.

Parts of Los Angeles and Orange counties were jolted Monday morning by a strong earthquake near San Diego.

Federal officials said Harvard must enact “merit-based reform” in hiring and admissions and report international students who broke rules, among other steps. Harvard called the demands unlawful.

The U.S. has more sectors of the economy that are highly reliant on Chinese imports than the other way around.

The American Civil Liberties Union argued the men are at “immediate risk” for removal to El Salvador under the Alien Enemies Act.

A series of aftershocks followed the initial 5.2 magnitude earthquake that struck Julian, Calif., continuing for several minutes.

Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s bid for New York City mayor was endorsed by two of the city’s largest unions, Local 32BJ and the Hotel and Gaming Trades Council.

The amendments will enable the government to ban public LGBTQ+ gatherings like Pride parades.

A man who allegedly scaled an iron security fence in the middle of the night, eluded police and set fire to the Pennsylvania governor’s mansion is being treated at a hospital after an unrelated medical event.

Nvidia announced Monday that it will produce its artificial intelligence super computers in the United States for the first time.

El Salvador’s Nayib Bukele told President Donald Trump that he must “liberate” Americans from crime and that letting men in women’s sports is “violence against women.”

In his second mock of the 2025 NFL Draft, Mike Band projects the Saints land their new face of the franchise while the Chiefs make an aggressive move to fill a big need. Plus, a team trades back into Round 1 to snag a quarterback.

Attorneys for Rümeysa Öztürk told a federal judge in Vermont Monday that she was unconstitutionally arrested, leading to her detention in a Louisiana immigration facility that the Tufts University PhD student described as “unsanitary, unsafe, and inhumane.”

The governing Fidesz party passed a constitutional amendment stating that all Hungarians are either male or female, and another protecting the “moral development” of children.

The central banker embraced. a term that got the central bank in trouble during the last bout of inflation.

In a statement, the State Department said it is aware of the arrests and is providing the citizens with consular assistance.

Governor Christopher Waller warns that should Trump resume steep duties growth will ‘slow to a crawl’

A piece of golfing history is not all Rory McIlroy will receive for his triumph at Augusta National.

Ex-Alaska governor claims paper defamed her with editorial falsely linking her campaign rhetoric to a mass shooting

Rümeysa Öztürk was arrested in Somerville by masked immigration agents on March 25 and is being held in a Louisiana detention facility.

This comes after NC high court ruled most of the votes challenged by Judge Jefferson Griffin will remain in tally.

The opaque process, part of a strategy by conservatives to realign the liberal tilt of elite universities, has upended higher education.

The Suns have fired coach Mike Budenholzer after missing the NBA playoffs and play-in tournament with the largest payroll in league history.

The 2022 recipient of the NCAA woman of the year award, a former MIT soccer player, was one of the six victims killed in a plane crash in northern New York.

Not since the early weeks of the pandemic have Americans been this certain that unemployment will spike.

Blue Origin’s all-female flight proves that women are now free to enjoy capitalism’s most extravagant spoils alongside rich men.

Russia’s attack on the Ukrainian border city of Sumy has placed unwelcome emphasis on just how little fruit the White House’s relentless pursuit of diplomacy has borne.

Catharsis, thy name is Rory.

‘The Last of Us’ returned to HBO with 5.3 million viewers, a 13% increase from the series premiere.

Israel’s military is expanding buffer zones inside the Gaza Strip and taking over more areas of the territory, shrinking land Palestinians can access by more than half.

US stocks rose Monday morning as traders rallied on the Trump administration’s exemption for tariffs on smartphones, computers and various electronics imported from China.

A full list of Baltimore Ravens’ pre-draft visits for the 2025 NFL Draft.

Still haven’t filed your taxes for 2025? Not sure if you’re getting a refund? You’ll need to file soon — Tax Day is Tuesday.

Global markets are bouncing back, but a new survey of company chiefs finds that they’re on edge and are looking to cut back on investment.

Ray Dalio, billionaire investor and founder of one of the world’s largest hedge funds, warned that US President Donald Trump’s tariff war has put the country near a recession and said he’s worried “something worse” than a recession could come.

Justin Rose wanted to play spoiler, but when his own Masters quest ended in a playoff, he offered a meaningful message to Rory McIlroy.

“The Iranians are, I think, a little bit more desperate than they were in 2022, and they are faced with a very weak economy,” one analyst told CNBC.

Sudanese paramilitary group the Rapid Support Forces has claimed it has taken control of famine-hit Zamzam camp, after days of deadly fighting in the Darfur region.

eta is going on trial starting Monday.

The Social Security Administration is set to implement on Monday new anti-fraud measures that have sparked widespread concern and confusion, heightened by the agency’s repeated changes to one of the new policies.

Plus, everybody wants a bunker.

Four quarterbacks come off the board in Round 1 in this 2025 NFL mock draft, spurred by news of Derek Carr’s shoulder injury.

Xi Jinping has appealed to Vietnam to join China in upholding multilateral trade, as he begins a high-stakes diplomatic tour of the region’s major export-reliant economies in a bid to position his country as a stable partner in contrast to the United States.

Live coverage of the Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Los Angeles Lakers NBA game on ESPN, including live score, highlights and updated stats.

Israeli forces kill 37 in Gaza as global condemnation grows over attack on al-Ahli Hospital.

China’s leader Xi Jinping started a week of diplomacy in Southeast Asia with a visit to Vietnam on Monday, signaling China’ s commitment to global trade, just after U.S.

Goldman Sachs may prove to be a beneficiary of the recent market environment.

Steele will miss the remainder of the 2025 season. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

The Chicago Bears appear to have locked up one of their defensive centerpieces. The Bears have reportedly signed cornerback Kyler Gordon to a three-year, $40 million contract extension, according to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The deal is said to include $31.25 million in guaranteed money. Gordon, 25, was entering the final year of his rookie contract in 2025. With the new…

As the trade war between the US and China escalates, Beijing has suspended the export of several critical rare earth elements, metals and magnets, threatening to choke off supplies to the West

It seems this season will be driven by one simple idea: that when Joel saved Ellie at the end of Season 1 and then lied to her, he made a mess.

Nobel laureate, a star of the international boom in Latin American literature, also once ran for president in Peru

This comes as the MAS had previously eased its policy stance back in its January meeting, the first time since 2020.

The Season 2 premiere of “The Last of Us” aired on Sunday and, to be honest, we have more questions than answers.

The 2025 NBA playoffs get started this week, and the field was set Sunday night

The star of HBO’s post-apocalyptic drama said shooting Season 2 was much more grueling, but that it helped the actor understand more about themself.

Former LSU receiver Kyren Lacy, who was found dead Saturday night in Houston, died in an apparent suicide in his car while being pursued by authorities, according to a Harris County sheriff’s report released Sunday.

The helicopter tour company whose sightseeing chopper plunged into the Hudson River on Thursday is shutting down operations immediately, the FAA said Sunday.

The Hendrick Motorsports star dedicated the victory to his late PR rep.

The 2021 Cup Series champion led 411 of 500 laps.

Mr. Vargas Llosa, who ran for Peru’s presidency in 1990 and won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2010, transformed episodes from his personal life into books that reverberated far beyond the borders of his native country.

The government is working to obtain coal to power the company’s furnaces after passing an emergency law to take control of its site.

Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon agreed to a three-year, $40 million extension with $31.25 million guaranteed, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Sunday.

Bears General Manager Ryan Poles said at the owners meetings last month that signing cornerback Kyler Gordon to an extension was a “priority.”

The case against Facebook owner Meta alleges the company bought Instagram and WhatsApp to wipe out competition.

Kyle Larson, racing just days after the death of Jon Edwards, his former public relations representative, led for 411 of 500 laps and scored an emotional win on Sunday with a dominating NASCAR Cup Series victory at Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee.

The moves come after the market saw one of the most volatile trading weeks ever last week.

Here’s how things shook out in the West after a packed final day of regular-season play.

The Clippers locked up the No. 5 seed with the win and will play the Nuggets. The Warriors fell into the play-in with the loss and will play Memphis in the 7-8 game.

Ray Dalio’s comments come after rocky week across stock markets after policies including 145% tariff raise on China

Houston-area officials have released new information surrounding the timeline of events that led to the death of former LSU football player Kyren Lacy.

Six people were injured after an explosion Sunday caused a two-story home in Austin to collapse and damaged more than 20 others, officials said.

Cubs pitcher Justin Steele, who went on the IL last week after feeling discomfort in his left elbow, will undergo season-ending surgery, manager Craig Counsell said.

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family are safe after authorities say an arsonist set fire to the governor’s residence while they were asleep. Cody Balmer, 38, was arrested.

Steele left his start on Monday due to elbow tightness after pitching 7 innings versus the Rangers.

All the key BBC coverage details for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, which takes place from 18-20 April.

Russian missiles struck the heart of the Ukrainian city of Sumy as people gathered to celebrate Palm Sunday.

An Israeli air strike early on Sunday badly damaged the last functioning hospital in Gaza City.

Denver sophomore defenseman Zeev Buium has signed a three-year, entry-level contract beginning this season with the Minnesota Wild. Buium is expected to

A Wisconsin teenager allegedly killed his parents in February as part of a plot to assassinate President Donald Trump, federal authorities said in newly unsealed court documents.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Sunday that “the alliance” between President Trump and President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador had “become an example for security and prosperity in our hemisphere.”

Nikita Casap, 17, allegedly killed his parents to “obtain the financial means and autonomy necessary” to kill President Donald Trump and overthrow the U.S. government.

Beijing has suspended exports of certain rare earth minerals and magnets that are crucial for the world’s car, semiconductor and aerospace industries.

Oscar Piastri has become the first multiple race winner of the 2025 season by taking a sublime victory in the Bahrain Grand Prix, the Australian driver putting in a cool and collected drive to seal P1 on his 50th start in F1 as well as marking McLaren’s first triumph in Sakhir.

Oscar Piastri comfortably won an action-packed Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday to narrow teammate Lando Norris’ championship lead to three points.

Ray Dalio, the founder of the hedge fund Bridgewater Associates, warned in an interview on NBC News’ “Meet the Press” about tariffs, growing debt and other economic and political concerns.

Voters must pick between conservative incumbent Daniel Noboa and leftist lawyer Luisa González to address the drug-fueled violence that has consumed the once-peaceful country.

The report is the first public accounting of the president’s health since January, when he became the oldest man ever sworn into his office. His previous medical disclosures have drawn scrutiny.

Billups carried a 116-211 career record in 4 seasons with Portland into Sunday’s season finale.

Billups, 48, is in his fourth season coaching Portland, where he has compiled a 116-211 record.

If Blue Origin’s launch goes as planned, six prominent women will take a short trip Monday morning to the edge of space. Here’s how to watch it.

President Trump lost 20 pounds, lowered “bad” cholesterol and has “diverticulosis and a benign polyp,” according to a medical report released by the White House.

No one was killed but the attack hit the Ahli Arab Hospital, a mainstay of Gaza’s decimated health care system. Separately, Israel said its troops had expanded their occupation of southern Gaza.

The senator appeared onstage at the music festival on Saturday night, appealing to young people to oppose President Trump.

After securing their first Frozen Four title, the Western Michigan University Broncos are coming home.

Defenseman had 48 points for University of Denver this season

The 2025 NFL draft takes place April 24-26 in Green Bay’s Titletown District at Lambeau Field.

The Trail Blazers have signed coach Chauncey Billups to a multiyear contract extension after he led Portland to a 22-18 record since Jan. 19.

Former LSU receiver Kyren Lacy was found dead Saturday night in Houston, an LSU official confirmed to ESPN.

We’re 18 holes away from someone claiming the green jacket at Augusta National.

Green Day and Medium Build killed it while fan behavior sometimes left something to be desired.

President Trump is “fully fit” to perform the duties of the presidency, the White House physician said in a memorandum released Sunday following Trump’s yearly physical.

Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer temporarily held up a folder to block her face from cameras in an Oval Office meeting with President Donald Trump.

Among the sources of all the fun is ’The White POTUS,” a parody that casts members of the administration in their own twisted playground for the privileged.

Wall Street may be reeling, but it’s poor and working-class people who’ll be hurt by the Trump’s trade war.

As the economic and political pressure became unbearable, the US president changed course – but has the damage been done?

Speaker Mike Johnson has relied on one strategy so far in his chaotic GOP House: Survive and advance.

Five years of export controls have helped it get very good at making things without American technology

“There’s just no one around,” said a gas station owner in Whatcom County, where the economy depends on residents of British Columbia remaining eager to buy American.

The second season of HBO’s hit zombie series takes what works the first season and turns it upside down, mining new drama from the uncertainty.