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Fox NewsApr 18, 2026
Dems sidestep past ‘refuse illegal orders' demands as they challenge Trump's Iran war authority
Democrats backed U.S. troops in the Iran conflict but say President Trump's use of military force lacks congressional approval under the War Powers Act.

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Trump says he has 'good news' on Iran, no clarity on peace deal - Reuters (Top Stories - Google News)
Trump says Strait of Hormuz 'completely open' as US blockade on Iranian ports continues - Fox News (Top Stories - Google News)

Top Stories - Google NewsApr 18, 2026
Iran War Live Updates: Iran's Military Says It Has Reimposed ‘Strict Control' of Strait of Hormuz - The New York Times
Iran War Live Updates: Iran's Military Says It Has Reimposed ‘Strict Control' of Strait of Hormuz  The New York TimesIran reimposes 'strict control' over Strait of Hormuz, citing continued U.S. naval blockade  NBC NewsIran war live updates: Iran says it closed Hormuz again over US blockade  AP NewsVideo shows ships turning away from the Strait of Hormuz as confusion persists over whether sea lane is really open  CNBC

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A Potent Threat in Strait of Hormuz: Iran's ‘Mosquito Fleet' (New York Times - Front Page)

Fox NewsApr 18, 2026
Iran could use detained Americans as ‘sweetener' in nuclear talks, ex-hostage envoy warns
Roger Carstens, former lead hostage negotiator, warns Iran is untrustworthy as the Trump administration considers new round of peace talks in Pakistan.

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Everyone was wondering what Trump wanted more: Warsh smoothly seated at the Fed, or for Powell to pay. We now have an answer (Yahoo News)

New York Times - Front PageApr 18, 2026
Reopening Strait of Hormuz Would Ease Oil Crisis but Only So Much
Analysts said energy and shipping companies would be reluctant to fully restore operations until they were confident that hostilities were over.

Top Stories - Google NewsApr 18, 2026
Coachella 2026 Weekend 2 updates: Madonna, Geena Davis join Sabrina Carpenter; Anyma finally performs - Los Angeles Times
Coachella 2026 Weekend 2 updates: Madonna, Geena Davis join Sabrina Carpenter; Anyma finally performs  Los Angeles TimesCoachella 2026 Weekend 2 Day 1 gets a B thanks to Madonna, Slayyyter  YahooCoachella kicks off with Sabrina Carpenter and surprise guests  BBCSabrina Carpenter Goes Full ‘Thelma & Louise' at Coachella Weekend Two With Geena Davis Monologue  VarietyPop Princess, meet the Queen of Pop! Sabrina Carpenter brings out surprise guest Madonna f

Top Stories - Google NewsApr 18, 2026
Oil prices plunge as Iran says Strait of Hormuz 'open' during ceasefire - BBC
Oil prices plunge as Iran says Strait of Hormuz 'open' during ceasefire  BBCVideo shows ships turning away from the Strait of Hormuz as confusion persists over whether sea lane is really open  CNBCIran War Live Updates: Uncertainty Remains at Strait of Hormuz After Reopening Announcement  The New York TimesIran war live: Tehran says US blockade of ports must end as strait opens  

New York Times - Front PageApr 18, 2026
In Angola, Pope Leo XIV Faces the Legacy of Colonialism
His visit includes a trip to a shrine where enslaved Africans were baptized before being forced into the treacherous voyage across the Atlantic Ocean.

Yahoo NewsApr 18, 2026
Trump's lawyers are in talks with the IRS to resolve president's $10B lawsuit


Top Stories - Google NewsApr 18, 2026
Steph Curry's future, Steve Kerr's contract and the massive questions facing the Warriors - The New York Times
Steph Curry's future, Steve Kerr's contract and the massive questions facing the Warriors  The New York TimesWarriors' Kerr to mull future, knows jobs have 'expiration dates'  ESPNMic catches Steve Kerr telling Stephen Curry and Draymond Green 'I don't know what's going to happen next' as Warriors head into uncertain future  Yahoo SportsWarriors coach Steve Kerr uncertain about his future, notes ‘these jobs all have an expiration

Yahoo NewsApr 18, 2026
Iran-US talks turn to interim deal amid rifts over nuclear work, Iranian sources say


Top Stories - Google NewsApr 18, 2026
An abandoned car, a photo trail and a missing girl: What led up to the arrest of singer d4vd on suspicion of murder? - CNN
An abandoned car, a photo trail and a missing girl: What led up to the arrest of singer d4vd on suspicion of murder?  CNNAfter D4vd's Arrest, Many Still Mourn the Girl Who Never Came Home  The New York TimesRapper Arrested in Sandra Bullock's Former Home, Charged With Murder in High-Profile Case  YahooSinger D4vd is arrested in the killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez  PBS

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After D4vd Arrest, Lake Elsinore Residents Mourn Celeste Rivas Hernandez (New York Times - Front Page)

Yahoo NewsApr 18, 2026
11th scientist death emerges in string of missing, dead officials with access to US secrets


Top Stories - Google NewsApr 18, 2026
Federal judge blocks Nexstar-Tegna TV station merger until antitrust lawsuit is settled - abcnews.com
Federal judge blocks Nexstar-Tegna TV station merger until antitrust lawsuit is settled  abcnews.comFederal Court Temporarily Freezes Nexstar's Merger With Tegna  The New York TimesJudge blocks Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna until antitrust suit resolved  CBS NewsFederal judge blocks politica

Top Stories - Google NewsApr 18, 2026
Madonna, Sabrina Carpenter Make Coachella History With Stunning 'Vogue' and 'Like a Prayer' Duets - Rolling Stone
Madonna, Sabrina Carpenter Make Coachella History With Stunning 'Vogue' and 'Like a Prayer' Duets  Rolling StoneMadonna surprises Coachella by joining Sabrina Carpenter on stage  BBCCoachella 2026: Sabrina Carpenter brings out Madonna to perform new song ‘I Feel Free'  Los Angeles TimesCoachella 2026: Sabrina Carpenter will bring 'Sabrinawood' back to the desert as weekend 2 kicks off  Yahoo

NY Post National NewsApr 18, 2026
Trump says first releases from Pentagon UFO study will come out ‘very, very soon'
He said he recently spoke with War Secretary Pete Hegseth about releasing the study's findings to the public before giving the crowd a brief tease of what he saw.

Top Stories - Google NewsApr 18, 2026
Sabrina Carpenter Brings Out Madonna at Coachella Weekend Two Headlining Set - The Hollywood Reporter
Sabrina Carpenter Brings Out Madonna at Coachella Weekend Two Headlining Set  The Hollywood ReporterSabrina Carpenter setlist? Everything the Coachella headliner played  YahooSabrina Carpenter brings her hits (and Susan Sarandon?) to Coachella  Los Angeles TimesWhat Was Up With Susan Sarandon's Coachella Monologue as an Elder Sabrina Carpenter?  Variety

Fox NewsApr 18, 2026
Prince William's ‘ruthless side' emerges as he views Prince Harry as ‘untrustworthy': experts
Royal experts claim Prince William has a "ruthless streak" and long memory for betrayal, keeping a firm firewall against Prince Harry since his 2020 royal exit with Meghan Markle.

Yahoo NewsApr 18, 2026
Italy ruling that stripped millions of their right to citizenship is scrutinized by its supreme court


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The Supreme Court hands a win to oil and gas companies fighting environmental lawsuits in Louisiana (Yahoo News)

Top Stories - Google NewsApr 18, 2026
Japan seals largest-ever defense contract with frigate sale to Australia - The Japan Times
Japan seals largest-ever defense contract with frigate sale to Australia  The Japan TimesAustralia, Japan sign contracts to start $7 billion warship deal  ReutersJapan, Australia sign deal for production of first three frigates  Australian Broadcasting CorporationJapan's MHI awarded contract to build three Upgraded Mogami-class Frigates  navalnews.com

Yahoo NewsApr 18, 2026
Kremlin says Europe's drone cooperation with Ukraine shows its growing involvement in the war


Yahoo NewsApr 17, 2026
Stocks surge and oil prices plummet after Strait of Hormuz opens


Top Stories - Google NewsApr 17, 2026
Trump Extends Sanctions Exemption on Some Russian Oil as High Gas Prices Persist - The New York Times
Trump Extends Sanctions Exemption on Some Russian Oil as High Gas Prices Persist  The New York TimesUS renews Russian oil waiver after pressure from countries dealing with Iran war price shocks  ReutersMiddle East war as it happened: US extends waiver allowing countries to buy Russian oil  Financial TimesUS again allows temporary sale of Russian oil at sea, Treasury says  The Times of Israel

New York Times - Front PageApr 17, 2026
Strait of Hormuz Is Open During Cease-Fire in Lebanon, U.S. and Iran Say
Statements from President Trump and Iran aimed to raise confidence in the safety of the waterway, but shipping experts said risks remained.

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Iran's foreign minister says passage of vessels via Hormuz Strait is open during ceasefire - Reuters (Reuters Top News)

NY Post National NewsApr 17, 2026
NY AG Letitia James won't release tax returns, blames staff: ‘They will make that determination'
A spokesperson confirmed to The Post that New York Attorney General Letitia James' staff had in fact decided not to release her tax returns.

NY Post National NewsApr 17, 2026
Vile ‘Celeste is a liar' sky message appears above Coachella after D4vd's arrest for murder
A mysterious skywriting message reading "Celeste is a liar" appeared over the Coachella area shortly after singer D4vdwas arrested in connection with the killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. It is not known who arranged the aerial display, and authorities have not confirmed any link between the message and the ongoing murder investigation. The timing,...

Top Stories - Google NewsApr 17, 2026
Judge halts local TV giant Nexstar's takeover of rival Tegna until trial - NPR
Judge halts local TV giant Nexstar's takeover of rival Tegna until trial  NPRFederal Court Temporarily Freezes Nexstar's Merger With Tegna  The New York TimesFederal judge blocks politically fraught TV station merger  CNNJudge blocks Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna until antitrust suit resolved  CBS News

NYT > OpinionApr 17, 2026
Our Tax System Is Bad for America
Our current tax system isn't fair, and that is bad for social solidarity, argues the Opinion columnist Ezra Klein. The tax expert Ray Madoff joins him to discuss how a fairer system is a moral necessity.

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Contours of NYC's Pied-à-Terre Tax Begin to Take Shape (New York Times - Front Page)

Fox NewsApr 17, 2026
White House reviewing cases of missing, dead scientists for possible links as 11th person identified
The White House says it is working with the FBI to review cases of American scientists who have gone missing or died in recent years in a growing list.

Chicago Sun-Times NewsApr 17, 2026
Should Chicago continue to allow delivery robots on the streets? What you told us


Reuters Top NewsApr 17, 2026
VIEW Global markets surge as Iran says Strait of Hormuz open during ceasefire - Reuters
VIEW Global markets surge as Iran says Strait of Hormuz open during ceasefire  Reuters

New York Times - Front PageApr 17, 2026
Federal Court Temporarily Freezes Nexstar's Merger With Tegna
The judge said the two television companies could not combine operations while an antitrust lawsuit proceeded. Nexstar said its deal was already done.

Yahoo NewsApr 17, 2026
Two more Democrats qualify for California debate stage after Swalwell exits


NY Post National NewsApr 17, 2026
Cop who shot own partner — and ex-lover— waited before giving aid, disturbing bodycam shows
The unsettling videos, released Friday, show the chilling moment Officer Carlos Baker fired the deadly shot at Officer Krystal Rivera last year inside an apartment building before running away as she lay unconscious and bleeding on the floor.

Top Stories - Google NewsApr 17, 2026
US extends waiver on Russian oil sanctions to ease Iran war shortages despite Bessent denial - AP News
US extends waiver on Russian oil sanctions to ease Iran war shortages despite Bessent denial  AP NewsTrump Extends Sanctions Exemption on Some Russian Oil as High Gas Prices Persist  The New York TimesU.S. renews Russian oil waiver after pressure from countries dealing with Iran war price shocks  CNBCUS again allows temporary sale of Russian oil at sea, Treasury says  The Times of Israel

Top Stories - Google NewsApr 17, 2026
Anthropic CEO visits White House amid hacking fears over new AI model - The Washington Post
Anthropic CEO visits White House amid hacking fears over new AI model  The Washington PostCEO of blacklisted Anthropic and White House hold ‘productive' discussions on AI  CNNTrump says he had 'no idea' Anthropic's Amodei met with White House about Mythos  CNBCScoop: Bessent and Wiles met Anthropic's Amodei in sign of thaw  AxiosWhat is Anthopic's Claude Mythos and what risks does it pose?  BBC

NY Post National NewsApr 17, 2026
Alec Baldwin to head back to court in LA as civil trial moves forward in fatal ‘Rust' shooting
Actor Alec Baldwin will no longer face any criminal charges for his involvement in the fatal "Rust" movie set shooting, but he will be heading back to court once again.

Fox NewsApr 17, 2026
RFK Jr clashes with Dem lawmaker over Trump's mental fitness in heated exchange
RFK Jr. defended Trump's mental health during a tense congressional hearing, rejecting calls for a fitness assessment or invoking the 25th Amendment.

Yahoo NewsApr 17, 2026
Opinion - Trump needs a fall guy in Iran, and Pete Hegseth has definitely earned it


Top Stories - Google NewsApr 17, 2026
US renews Russian oil waiver after pressure from countries dealing with Iran war price shocks - Reuters
US renews Russian oil waiver after pressure from countries dealing with Iran war price shocks  ReutersMiddle East crisis live: Iran warns it will close strait of Hormuz if US blockade continues  The GuardianTrump Extends Sanctions Exemption on Some Russian Oil as High Gas Prices Persist  The New York TimesU.S. launches ‘Operation Economic Fury' to obstruct Iran's revenue streams amid blockade  DefenseScoop

Fox NewsApr 17, 2026
Prince Harry 'reembraced' royal identity to land Hollywood deals, expert claims after Australia trip
Prince Harry "reembraced" his royal identity to secure Hollywood deals, a royal expert claims, as Meghan Markle says she faced relentless online trolling.

New York Times - Front PageApr 17, 2026
White House and Anthropic Hold ‘Productive' Meeting, Aiming for a Compromise
Friday's meeting at the White House followed the introduction of Anthropic's powerful new artificial intelligence model, Mythos, which U.S. officials believe could be critical for security.

Reuters Top NewsApr 17, 2026
American rejects merger talks with United Airlines - Reuters
American rejects merger talks with United Airlines  Reuters

Yahoo NewsApr 17, 2026
Iranian-American doctor sends fiery message to Hollywood actress as Iran prepares to execute female protester


Top Stories - Google NewsApr 17, 2026
American Airlines Rejects United CEO's Merger Proposal - WSJ
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Top Stories - Google NewsApr 17, 2026
Anthropic CEO to meet White House chief of staff as US seeks access to Mythos model - Financial Times
Anthropic CEO to meet White House chief of staff as US seeks access to Mythos model  Financial TimesTrump says he had 'no idea' Anthropic's Amodei met with White House about Mythos  CNBCWhite House and Anthropic set aside court fight to meet amid fears over Mythos model  BBCHow Anthropic Learned Mythos Was Too Dangerous for the Wild  Bloomberg.comAnthropic's Nuclear Bomb  War on the Rocks

Fox NewsApr 17, 2026
Grieving mothers scorch Dem lawmaker after he pivots during hearing to attack 'MAGA Republicans'
Families of victims allegedly killed or injured by illegal immigrants slammed Rep. Hank Johnson, D-Ga., for dismissing their tragedies during a sanctuary policies hearing.

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NY Post National NewsApr 17, 2026
NJ's new congresswoman Analilia Mejia is a darling of the left — and comparisons to socialist Zohran Mamdani are already flowing
Mejia, a daughter of immigrants, cruised to victory in Thursday's special election to serve out the remainder of Democratic Gov. Mikie Sherrill's term in the House.

Chicago Sun-Times NewsApr 17, 2026
Bodycam video shows Chicago cop took cover for 90 seconds after fatally shooting his partner Krystal Rivera


NY Post National NewsApr 17, 2026
Trump admin mulls unfreezing $20B in frozen Iranian assets — as prez expects peace deal this weekend
The full $20 billion release is contingent on Iran handing over its remaining enriched uranium.

New York Times - Front PageApr 17, 2026
Orban Lost. But Populism Is Very Much Alive.
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Fox NewsApr 17, 2026
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NYT > OpinionApr 17, 2026
Our Tax System Should Make You Furious
The tax expert Ray Madoff explains why the American tax system is broken, and how to make it fairer.

NYT > OpinionApr 17, 2026
Three Questions for Kevin Warsh, Trump's Fed Pick
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NPR U.S. NewsApr 17, 2026
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NPR U.S. NewsApr 17, 2026
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NPR U.S. NewsApr 13, 2026
Retired US Navy admiral on Trump's threat to blockade the Strait of Hormuz
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