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Fox NewsApr 18, 2026
Pope Leo says remarks about world being 'ravaged by a ?handful of tyrants' were not aimed at Trump: report
Pope Leo XIV said his remarks about the world being ravaged by tyrants were not directed at President Donald Trump amid their ongoing public exchange of words.

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Walz rips Trump and Vance in Europe, says 'feeble-minded, trigger-happy president' has no exit plan for Iran (Fox News)
Pope says 'tyrants' speech was not aimed at Trump - BBC (Top Stories - Google News)

New York Times - Front PageApr 18, 2026
Ships Attacked in Strait of Hormuz as Iran Declares Strict Control of Vital Shipping Route
The day after Iran declared the vital waterway open, it reversed course, injecting new peril into navigation there.

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Dems challenge Trump's ‘illegal war' with Iran — while brushing off ‘refuse illegal orders' demands (NY Post National News)
US planning to seize Iran-linked oil tankers, commercial ships worldwide in coming days: report (NY Post National News)

Top Stories - Google NewsApr 18, 2026
Iran: Attacks on ships reported as Strait of Hormuz recloses - DW.com
Iran: Attacks on ships reported as Strait of Hormuz recloses  DW.comLive updates: Iran war news: Iranian gunboats fire on tanker after Strait of Hormuz closed again  CNNShips in Strait of Hormuz Turn Back as 2 Are Said to Be Hit  The New York TimesIran tightens control of Strait of Hormuz, Trump warns against 'blackmail'  ReutersTrump's ‘Victory' Brags Go Up in Smoke as Ships Come Under Attack  The Daily Beast

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Live Updates: Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Under 'Strict Control' Until U.S. Ends Blockade - The New York Times (Top Stories - Google News)

Top Stories - Google NewsApr 18, 2026
Pope Leo XIV says ‘not in my interest at all' to debate Trump but will keep preaching peace - Politico
Pope Leo XIV says ‘not in my interest at all' to debate Trump but will keep preaching peace  PoliticoTrump's Dispute With Pope Leo Deepens Divisions on the Right  The New York TimesPope Leo addresses spat with Trump, says ‘debate' is not focus of his Africa trip  CNNPope James David Vance the First  The AtlanticTrump and Pope Leo: a New Holy War?  WSJ

Yahoo NewsApr 18, 2026
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax kills wife and dies by suicide, police say


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Justin Fairfax's wife was celebrating with these poignant final words hours before murder-suicide, her best friend says (NY Post National News)

Fox NewsApr 18, 2026
US Navy releases photos of 'fresh meals,' pushes back on reports of food shortages on Middle East warships
U.S. Navy releases photos of meals aboard USS Abraham Lincoln and USS Tripoli, pushing back against claims of food shortages during operations against Iran.

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Dems sidestep past ‘refuse illegal orders' demands as they challenge Trump's Iran war authority (Fox News)

Top Stories - Google NewsApr 18, 2026
Justin Fairfax grew obsessed with clearing his name. His family paid the price. - The Washington Post
Justin Fairfax grew obsessed with clearing his name. His family paid the price.  The Washington PostCerina Fairfax: Beloved dentist and devoted mother killed by husband, former Virginia lieutenant governor  CNNVirginia Ex-Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax Kills Wife and Self, Police Say  The New York TimesDivorce judge was concerned about Justin Fairfax's recent mental health, 2022 gun incident, court documents show  WTOP

Top Stories - Google NewsApr 18, 2026
Macron says 1 French soldier was killed and 3 injured in attack on peacekeepers in Lebanon - AP News
Macron says 1 French soldier was killed and 3 injured in attack on peacekeepers in Lebanon  AP NewsMacron: French soldier was killed in Lebanon  ReutersFrench soldier serving with UNIFIL killed in Lebanon attack  Al JazeeraReport: U.S. military preparing to board Iran-linked ships in coming days  Haaretz

Yahoo NewsApr 18, 2026
Switzerland's former ambassador to Iran: here's how to end this war — and why Pakistan isn't enough


Reuters Top NewsApr 18, 2026
French soldier killed in attack on UN mission in southern Lebanon, officials say - Reuters
French soldier killed in attack on UN mission in southern Lebanon, officials say  Reuters

New York Times - Front PageApr 18, 2026
For Iran, Flexing Control Over Waterway Is New Deterrent
Iran's government could emerge from the conflict with a blueprint to keep adversaries at bay, regardless of any restrictions on its nuclear program.

Reuters Top NewsApr 18, 2026
Macron: French soldier was killed in Lebanon - Reuters
Macron: French soldier was killed in Lebanon  Reuters

Fox NewsApr 18, 2026
Ex-CIA official says Trump's 'handshake' deal with China could cut off Iran's weapons, end conflict
Former CIA official John Kiriakou said President Trump's "handshake" deal with China to cut Iran's weapons supply could be a game-changer for the Middle East.

Washington Post NationApr 18, 2026
Justin Fairfax saw himself as a victim. His family paid the price.
The former lieutenant governor's obsession with his damaged reputation led to a long slide and his estrangement from his family, according to court records and those who knew him. He killed his wife and himself.

Yahoo NewsApr 18, 2026
Harris blames Trump for rising gas prices — after once saying they're the 'price to pay for democracy'


Yahoo NewsApr 18, 2026
Ukraine strikes Russian oil refineries hours after US waives sanctions on Moscow's oil


Fox NewsApr 18, 2026
Airline worker stole plane, performed barrel roll before deadly crash: Inside final moments
Richard Russell stole a Horizon Air plane in 2018 and crashed on Ketron Island. A new documentary by director Patricia Gillespie explores his struggles and his family's grief.

NYT > OpinionApr 18, 2026
Trump Still Hearts McKinley
The president loves the 19th century. But why?

Top Stories - Google NewsApr 18, 2026
At least two dead as gunman opens fire and takes hostages in Kyiv - BBC
At least two dead as gunman opens fire and takes hostages in Kyiv  BBCPolice kill shooter who opened fire in Kyiv  ReutersUkrainian police shoot dead gunman who killed at least 5 and took hostages in a supermarket  The Hill5 dead in Ukraine mass shooting as authorities kill gunman who barricaded himself inside sup

New York Times - Front PageApr 18, 2026
JD Vance's Very Bad Week
What recent events in Europe can tell us about the future of Trumpism.

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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.

Reuters Top NewsApr 18, 2026
Ukraine strikes two Russian refineries, Baltic Sea port - Reuters
Ukraine strikes two Russian refineries, Baltic Sea port  Reuters

NY Post National NewsApr 18, 2026
Georgia Navy vet ‘had argument with roommate' before shooting spree that left two dead
The suspect in the shootings, Olaolukitan Adon Abel, a 26-year-old UK native, is charged in state court in DeKalb County with two counts of malice murder, aggravated assault and firearms counts.

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  

Top Stories - Google NewsApr 18, 2026
Middle East crisis live: ships report attacks as Iran closes strait of Hormuz; Trump says deal still possible - The Guardian
Middle East crisis live: ships report attacks as Iran closes strait of Hormuz; Trump says deal still possible  The GuardianScoop: Trump convenes Iran situation room meeting amid renewed Hormuz crisis  AxiosIran War Live News Updates: Iran's Military Says Strait of Hormuz Is Closed Again  WSJThe extreme positions Trump proposes — and Republicans embrace  CNNIran tightens control of Strait of Hormuz, Trump warns against 'blackmail'  Reuters

Reuters Top NewsApr 18, 2026
Over a dozen countries offer to play role in Hormuz mission, Starmer says - Reuters
Over a dozen countries offer to play role in Hormuz mission, Starmer says  Reuters

Yahoo NewsApr 18, 2026
Trump set to read Scripture from the Oval Office during 'America Reads the Bible' event starting Sunday


NY Post National NewsApr 18, 2026
CC Sabathia's provides hilarious solution to $150 NJ Transit World Cup train tickets
If you're looking for a cheaper option than getting ripped off by NJ Transit to get back and forth from MetLife Stadium for the FIFA World Cup next year, CC Sabathia may have an alternative. In a response to a post on X about the fact that it would cost $150 for a round-trip ticket...

Fox NewsApr 18, 2026
‘Lego bandit' accused in bizarre $34K scheme replacing minifigures with pasta
Jarrelle Augustine is accused of buying Lego sets from Target, removing valuable pieces, and returning boxes stuffed with pasta, Irvine police say.

Fox NewsApr 18, 2026
Bill Maher calls Eric Swalwell a 'f---ing creep,' says he 'never liked' the disgraced Democrat
Comedian Bill Maher blasted former Rep. Eric Swalwell on Real Time, calling him a "creep" amid sexual misconduct allegations from multiple women.

NY Post National NewsApr 18, 2026
American Airlines rejects merger talks with United Airlines
A combination of two of the largest US network carriers would mark the biggest consolidation move in more than a decade.

NY Post National NewsApr 18, 2026
Would you try crawfish ice cream? Restaurant's bizarre creation is wildly popular: ‘Juices are flowing and I'm licking my fingers'
This dessert is totally claw-some … if you're brave enough to try it.

Yahoo NewsApr 18, 2026
As fuel prices rise, a new technique of gas theft is spreading


Yahoo NewsApr 18, 2026
China urges travelers to avoid Seattle airport after 20 scholars were denied entry to the US


Fox NewsApr 18, 2026
NJ Transit CEO explains World Cup fare hike as NJ Gov again implores FIFA to pay for $150 train tickets
NJ Transit hiked roundtrip train fares from to $150 for FIFA World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium, up from $12.90, as parking is barred at the venue.

Top Stories - Google NewsApr 18, 2026
Trump orders more access to psychedelics like LSD, psilocybin, ibogaine - The Washington Post
Trump orders more access to psychedelics like LSD, psilocybin, ibogaine  The Washington PostTrump accelerates research on psychedelic treatments and asks, ‘Can I have some?'  CNNTrump signs order pushing psychedelics research after Joe Rogan call  USA TodayTrump Signs Executive Order to Loosen Restrictions on Psychedelic Drugs  The New York Times

Reuters Top NewsApr 18, 2026
Mexico mends ties with Spain in first presidential visit in eight years - Reuters
Mexico mends ties with Spain in first presidential visit in eight years  Reuters

Top Stories - Google NewsApr 18, 2026
Artemis 2 and Tiangong space station astronauts set record for farthest distance between humans - Space
Artemis 2 and Tiangong space station astronauts set record for farthest distance between humans  SpaceThe Artemis II astronauts take questions about their moon journey  CNN'I just screamed. I was so happy': Artemis II astronauts describe joy of returning to Earth  NBC NewsLost in the View: Artemis II Astronauts Intimately Describe Time in Space  Military.com

Yahoo NewsApr 18, 2026
From Venezuela to Iran, major operations have kept US Navy supercarrier USS Gerald R. Ford away from home for almost 10 months


Top Stories - Google NewsApr 18, 2026
Record US drought sparks worries about fires, water supply and food prices - AP News
Record US drought sparks worries about fires, water supply and food prices  AP NewsRecord U.S. drought sparks fears about wildfires, water supply and food prices  CBS NewsWhere Are April Showers? Nearly Half Of U.S. Population In Drought  ForbesWhat the shifting drought pattern means for the summer ahead  Times Union

NY Post National NewsApr 18, 2026
Critics cry foul as Live Nation-backed ticket bills roll through Sacramento
Sacramento Democrats are pushing a pair of "consumer protection" ticketing bills — but critics say the real winner could be the same powerhouse already accused of dominating the market: Live Nation. Assemblymembers Isaac Bryan and Matt Haney are touting their proposals as a crackdown on shady ticket sales. Both measures, however, are backed by Live...

Top Stories - Google NewsApr 18, 2026
World Cup 2026 prices: New York's £111 train fares will have 'chilling effect', says Fifa - BBC
World Cup 2026 prices: New York's £111 train fares will have 'chilling effect', says Fifa  BBCNJ Transit says $150 World Cup train ticket price needed to offset extra security, labor costs  YahooWorld Cup fans to MetLife Stadium will pay $150 train fares - NJ Transit  ESPNNJ Transit says cost of train ticket to FIFA World Cup at MetLife Stadium will be $150 this summer  ABC7 New York

LA Times National NewsApr 18, 2026
Mexico's Sheinbaum travels to Barcelona for 'progressive' confab, tension-easing talks with Spain
End to diplomatic freeze between Spain and its former colony?



NY Post National NewsApr 18, 2026
Remains of missing Washington state mother Hailey Athay found by hikers over a year after disappearance
A pair of hikers in Washington state discovered the skeletal remains of a missing mother of three who was last known to be picking mushrooms with a strange man before Thanksgiving in 2024. Hailey Athay, 33, was confirmed as the person found in a remote area of Kelso, Washington on Sunday after two hikers stumbled...

Top Stories - Google NewsApr 18, 2026
Australia, Japan sign contracts to start $7 billion warship deal - Reuters
Australia, Japan sign contracts to start $7 billion warship deal  ReutersJapan's MHI awarded contract to build three Upgraded Mogami-class Frigates  navalnews.comAustralia to Sign Multibillion-Dollar Deal for Japanese Warships  Bloomberg.comJapan seals largest-ever defense contract with frigate sale to Australia  The Japan Times

New York Times - Front PageApr 17, 2026
Trump Extends Sanctions Exemption on Some Russian Oil as High Gas Prices Persist
The Trump administration made the announcement hours after Iran said that the Strait of Hormuz was open to commercial ships.

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


Yahoo NewsApr 17, 2026
UK's Starmer says more than a dozen countries ready to join Hormuz defensive mission


Reuters Top NewsApr 17, 2026
Trump says China's Xi is 'very happy' about Strait of Hormuz reopening - Reuters
Trump says China's Xi is 'very happy' about Strait of Hormuz reopening  Reuters

Top Stories - Google NewsApr 17, 2026
Trump came to Arizona to rally young voters. An older crowd greeted him. - The Washington Post
Trump came to Arizona to rally young voters. An older crowd greeted him.  The Washington PostPresident Trump visits in Phoenix for first Arizona trip of 2026  AZ FamilyIn Phoenix, Trump Eyes Lower Gas Prices and Frets About the Midterms  The New York TimesTrump delivers remarks at Turning Point rally in Arizona  NBC News

Reuters Top NewsApr 17, 2026
Beijing set to launch Satellite Town as China's aerospace industry grows - Reuters
Beijing set to launch Satellite Town as China's aerospace industry grows  Reuters

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

NY Post National NewsApr 17, 2026
NY-15 candidate Michael Blake deletes sympathy posts after praising murderer Justin Fairfax: ‘remember the legacy before today'
Not so killer instincts. A New York congressional candidate praised Justin Fairfax in a series of sympathy-filled social media posts after the former Virginia Lt. Governor's horrific murder suicide Thursday — but soon deleted the messages following internet outrage. Justin Fairfax, 47, shot and killed his wife in a murder suicide Thursday. Michael Blake —...

Chicago Sun-Times NewsApr 17, 2026
Storms possible as 'summerlike' conditions give way to cooler temps Saturday


Reuters Top NewsApr 17, 2026
Iran's foreign minister says passage of vessels via Hormuz Strait is open during ceasefire - Reuters
Iran's foreign minister says passage of vessels via Hormuz Strait is open during ceasefire  Reuters

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Reuters Top NewsApr 17, 2026
Wall St Week Ahead Surging record-high US stocks to wade deeper into earnings season - Reuters
Wall St Week Ahead Surging record-high US stocks to wade deeper into earnings season  Reuters

New York Times - Front PageApr 17, 2026
She Made Sure Her Baby Was Born an American. Then Federal Agents Separated Them.
Diana Acosta Verde, who came into the United States illegally when she was six months pregnant, had to leave her baby at a hospital while she returned to a detention center.

LA Times National NewsApr 12, 2026
News Analysis: Trump's Strait of Hormuz blockade risks clash with China
It is a high-stakes moment ahead of a closely watched summit between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing next month.



Boston.com National NewsMar 22, 2026
ICE officers soon will help with airport security unless Democrats end shutdown, Trump says
"I look forward to moving ICE in on Monday, and have already told them to, ‘GET READY.' NO MORE WAITING, NO MORE GAMES!"

The post ICE officers soon will help with airport security unless Democrats end shutdown, Trump says appeared first on Boston.com.


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