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Top Headlines – April 23, 2026

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Republican proposes giving Democratic-leaning part of Virginia back to DC after redistricting vote
Predicting the First Round of the N.F.L. Draft, Where Uncertainty Reigns
Why Diesel Has Become a Much Bigger Economic Problem Than Gasoline
NYC girl brutally stomped by teen boy after refusing his advances was lucky to survive, distraught mom says — while calling for justice
Private school teacher known as ‘Mr Wonderful’ charged with raping 2 former students — who show up to stare him down
US special forces soldier arrested after allegedly winning $400,000 on Maduro raid
Trump says Americans should expect higher gas prices for 'a little while'
Trump, marijuana and what to know about THC
Pope decries migrants and refugees being treated ‘worse than house pets’
Trump says Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended by three weeks
Inside the daring 3-hour operation to rescue a group of tourists from a cliff in Australia
Trump Rages At 'Cryin’ Chuck Schumer' Over ICE Slight
Met Opera’s Multimillion-Dollar Deal With Saudis Falls Through
Air travel prices likely to get worse in coming weeks, Chevron CEO says
Funeral held for journalist killed in targeted Israeli strike
EU formally approves 90bn euro Ukraine loan and new sanctions on Russia
Trump says he is keeping Strait of Hormuz closed, not Iran
War-driven demand boosts profits for weapons and aircraft manufacturers
Spirit Airlines says financial aid from the US government would help it keep flying
Offshore wind farms take shape along Rhode Island's coast, even as Trump wants to stop them
Why a bitter political feud has left a former Zambian president unburied 10 months after his death
At least 10 injured, including ‘some innocent people,’ after shootout at Louisiana mall, police say
Only one Trump "gold card" visa has been approved so far, Commerce's Lutnick says
US military developing plans to target Iran’s Strait of Hormuz defenses if ceasefire fails
Iran dismisses Trump’s claim of leadership rift, says nation is ‘one soul’
Nike cuts 1,400 roles in second round of layoffs this year
10 people injured in Mall of Louisiana shooting, suspects still at large
Meta to cut 10% of staff as it pours billions into AI
Former federal prosecutors see legal flaws in DOJ's indictment of Southern Poverty Law Center
Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders approve Paramount Skydance merger
These states want to pass stricter self-checkout laws. See list
Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta tried to delay posting bond for $4.2M damages in landmark teen addiction case
NFL live mock draft: Latest updates, rumors impacting first round
Il Volo on advice from Andrea Bocelli, why Pope Leo is their favorite
Us Weekly halves staff, ditches NYC digs to go fully remote: report
Kellogg is putting toys back into some cereal boxes as a 'Toy Story 5' tie-in
DOJ Is Pushing For More Denaturalization Cases: Report
Why a federal bailout of Spirit might not be enough to save the struggling airline
Real Betis vs Real Madrid: La Liga – teams, start time, lineup
Venezuela was promised an economic revival. Many are surviving on cents
Justice Department watchdog probes compliance with Epstein Act
US to ‘shoot and kill’ Iranian boats laying mines in Hormuz, Trump says
D4vd had 'significant amount' of child sex abuse images on iCloud account, prosecutors say
Live Updates: Police respond to reported shooting at Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge
How Trump’s Iran war is driving military dissent
South Africa president suspends police chief over $21m contract
The Michael Jackson biopic is a drama both onscreen and off
US Senate passes ICE funding resolution after ‘vote-a-rama’: What’s next?
White House accuses China of copying American AI models in ‘industrial-scale’ campaign
Nearly 208,000 heated socks sold at Costco are recalled after customers report burns
Justice Department watchdog to review handling of Epstein files
School buses should all have alcohol tests to avoid drunken driving, NTSB recommends
US reclassifies some marijuana products as less dangerous drug
After a Hero’s Fall, What to Do With the Art That Honored Him?
JetBlue used customers' personal data to set ticket prices, lawsuit alleges
Lebanon accuses Israel of war crime after drone strike kills journalist
Ex-officer planned to kill Black people in New Orleans mass shooting, authorities say
Russell Brand Admits He Had 'Exploitative' Sex With 16-Year-Old At 30
Why Trump’s Iran cease-fire is an increasingly risky bet
Rand Paul Slams Republicans For Voting Against Bill To Rein In Trump Amid Iran War
Justice Department watchdog launches probe into compliance with Epstein files law
US-Israeli war on Iran will push 30 million back into poverty, UN warns
Israeli forces kill Palestinian teenager in occupied West Bank raid
Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders approve Paramount takeover
Trump calls King Charles a 'fantastic man' amid strained US-UK relations
Mamdani’s $30M, NYC-run grocery store would compete with nearby supermarkets that are ALREADY affordable
Average US long-term mortgage rate slips to 6.23%, its third weekly drop
Federal authorities arrest 2 dozen Mexican Mafia members and associates in California
South Africa's police chief suspended over corruption allegations
New Jersey Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has been missing for weeks over mysterious ‘health issues’
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts yet again, with lava fountains 1,000 feet above ground
US Navy Secretary Phelan fired as naval blockade of Iran continues
World Cup 2026: Italy government officials slam idea of taking Iran’s place
KPop star Matthew Kim is so hot as 'Beef' tennis pro, he loses shirt
Mixed views in Lebanon ahead of controversial talks with Israel
White House warns of 'industrial-scale' efforts in China to rip off U.S. AI tech
U.S. forces board another Iran-linked vessel in tit-for-tat series of ship interdictions
Slovenia TV says it won't air Eurovision song contest after pulling out
Trump Target Says Co-Host Jesse Watters Is Finally 'Correct' — About GOP Scheme
Anne Hathaway, Queen of Effort, Is Finally Ready to Vibe
Gilgo Beach serial killer's ex-wife relives slayings every night, sleeping in 'kill room'
How Iran war has triggered soaring cost of medicines, condoms
‘All the Spice Girls have it’: Mel B gets candid about menopause symptoms
A New Era and New Leadership: The Generals Who Are Running Iran
Sen. Tom Cotton pushes bill to allow drones to be stopped by critical infrastructure operators
Two trains crash head-on in Denmark
Tanzania postelection inquiry shows 518 people died in last year’s violence
How to watch chilling new doc ‘Killing Grounds: The Gilgo Beach Murders’
Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug
Makan Nasiri, the only child still missing from the school bombed in Iran
‘Half Man’ Review: Bloody Brothers
Mamdani Considers Delaying Pension-Fund Payments to Ease Budget Gap
The girl whom singer d4vd is charged with killing died of ‘multiple penetrating injuries,’ autopsy finds
Vaccines, budget cuts and affordability: Takeaways from RFK Jr.’s gauntlet of congressional hearings
Why Indian Muslim voters say they’ve been frozen out of this state election
US jobless claim filings rise modestly to 214,000 last week, remain at healthy levels
Justice Department eases restrictions on some marijuana products
Justice Department reclassifies state-licensed marijuana as a less dangerous drug
Restrictions on obesity drug coverage force patients to pivot
Trump orders Navy to 'shoot and kill any boat' laying mines in Hormuz Strait
Kansas City Royals, Hallmark unveil bold plan for new downtown stadium
U.S. seizes another oil tanker as peace talks with Iran still in limbo
How Wall Street is setting records even with the Iran war still going on
Gold Price Today on April 23, 2026
Trump Reclassifies State-Licensed Medical Marijuana As A Less-Dangerous Drug In A Historic Shift
Photos show impact of wildfires across Georgia and Florida
Judge approves $425 million Capital One settlement. Here's what customers should know.
Protester hurls red fluid at Reza Pahlavi during Germany visit
Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug in a historic shift
Trump likes a naval blockade. But Iran presents big differences from Venezuela and Cuba
Brazil's VP Alckmin, a negotiator of the Mercosur-EU deal, sees it as relief in a turbulent world
Pace of N.I.H. Funding Slows Further in Trump’s Second Year
5 Things to Know Tesla earnings, the future of Spirit Airlines, WBD shareholder vote and more in Morning Squawk
Scientists trace latest interstellar comet's home to a corner of the Milky Way
Police hunt 17-year-old suspect in connection with mass shooting near University of Iowa
$99 Disney tickets? This may be the cheapest way to go to Disney
Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders to vote on Paramount deal
Hailed as a ‘football goddess’ by many, yet sexism, hate and misogyny remain for this soccer trailblazer
New cricket stadium in California heralds the sport's Olympic return after 128 years
Rival party workers fight on election day in India’s West Bengal
Indian physicists voice solidarity with Iran, Palestine, Lebanon academics
ICC confirms crimes against humanity trial of ex-Philippine leader Duterte
Arsenal vs Newcastle: Premier League – teams, start, lineup, title race
A New Yorker Rediscovers Her City, in a Wheelchair
How Iran raised Hormuz stakes by capturing ships
Trump administration flies 10-year-old back from Cuba amid custody fight
World Press Photo announces Photo of the Year 2026
Iran war: How big is the global energy shock?
How the airline industry could be impacted if Spirit Airlines is liquidated
NFL Draft: Biggest questions of the first round, including if Alabama QB Ty Simpson will be picked
Italian Officials Hit Back At Trump Envoy's Idea To Replace Iran At World Cup
The Jalen Brunson issues at center of Knicks’ offensive stagnancy
SNAP benefits don't pay for rotisserie chicken. A bipartisan bill might change that
Iran’s exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi splattered with red liquid in Berlin
How the Southern Poverty Law Center Drew the Ire of Conservatives
John Harbaugh takes control of the Giants — and his legacy — at the NFL draft
AI is fueling a massive surge in crypto fraud schemes, IRS investigators say
Prince Harry implores U.S. to do more for Ukraine, accuses Russia of war crimes on surprise visit to Kyiv
The Case Of The Missing House Republican Who Hasn't Voted Since March 5
Africa’s abandoned workers in Lebanon
Fans send glass shattering over Kings coach in wild NHL playoff moment
Trump's lack of focus on economy is spooking Republicans as 2026 election looms
Lebanon And Israel To Resume Rare Direct Talks In Washington To Extend Truce
The world's five wealthiest people – if you count charity work
Daily Briefing: Are data centers bad?
Britain and France will sign a 3-year deal to curb small-boat Channel crossings
Lufthansa cuts 20,000 flights as Iran war causes jet fuel shortage
Family influencers make the lifestyle look good. But kids pay the price, new book says
Mets fans freak over Mamdani’s ‘LGM’ post after Amazin’s snap 12-game ‘Curse of Mambino’ losing streak
What we know about Israel killing Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil
There are fixes for AI’s toll on the power grid. Here’s why they’re not happening
Lamine Yamal injury: Barca fear star has torn hamstring, per report; World Cup availability in doubt?
Live updates: Trump says 'no time pressure' on Iran talks as blockade standoff snarls Hormuz
India to Iran: How two wars shaped the rise of Pakistan’s Asim Munir
The 2026 NFL Draft is tonight. Here's when and how to watch.
Who is John Phelan the US Navy Secretary fired by Pete Hegseth?
U.S. Senate votes to advance $70 billion funding plan for ICE, Border Patrol
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel is seeking counseling and will miss Day 3 of the NFL draft, report says
Man Who Swiped Kristi Noem's Purse From Restaurant Is Sentenced
Explaining the Michael Jackson Biopic’s Rough Path to the Screen
ICE tells officers to curtail court arrests, stop entering homes without warrants
Gaza’s second front: The battle against disease-carrying rats
Stocks are at record highs and shrugging off the war with Iran
Proposed $5.6 billion NASA budget cut threatens future space missions
Senate takes key step toward funding ICE and border patrol with only GOP votes
Lamine Yamal’s World Cup status unclear after Barcelona injury
Jimmy Kimmel Goes There With X-Rated 'Metaphor' For What Trump Is Doing To Everyone
Man Arrested in Florida 33 Years After Double Murder in the Bronx
ICC confirms ex-Philippine president Duterte will face crimes against humanity trial
Senate GOP is kickstarting budget reconciliation to fund ICE. Here's how that works.
Remains of 3 children found in Memphis may have been there for years, police say
Israeli strike kills five in Gaza, including three children
Another ‘hallucinated’ court filing highlights the difference between Silicon Valley and the rest of the world
Microsoft expands AI footprint in Australia with $18 billion investment
Judge bars certification of Virginia redistricting results; state AG promises appeal
Samsung workers rally in South Korea, demanding higher pay and threatening to strike
Thunder cruise past Suns again but lose Jalen Williams
Trump-endorsed Burt Jones seeks edge on Rick Jackson in ugly Republican primary for Georgia governor
Predicting the First Round of the N.F.L. Draft, With a Frenzy of Trades
Wildfires across Georgia and Florida destroy more than 50 homes and force evacuations
Will another film star be able to sway the election in India’s Tamil Nadu?
A look at China's behind-the-scenes role in Iran war diplomacy
Turkish parliament passes bill to restrict social media access for under-15s
Greetings from an Islamabad park, a peaceful vantage point in an uncertain world
After 8 Louisiana kids killed, family feared 'broken heart syndrome'
Senate Passes Budget Plan For ICE And Border Patrol In Bid To Reopen DHS
What to know about the Trump Justice Department’s case against the Southern Poverty Law Center
Remains of 3 children found in Memphis woods may have been there several years, police say
Singer D4vd's lawyers look to make evidence against him public in killing of 14-year-old girl
Stephen Colbert Spots Rock-Solid Proof Trump's Life 'Isn't Going Great' Right Now
Federal judge dismisses Laura Loomer's defamation suit against Bill Maher
‘Fake facelift’ hack takes years off, boosts confidence — and is free: ‘Ironing your face without surgery’
Lufthansa slashes 20K flights to save jet fuel as Iran war drives up oil prices
MrBeast harassed worker for years and fired her after maternity leave, former employee alleges
Russian oil to Slovakia resumes flowing through pipeline that crosses Ukraine
Winning numbers drawn in Wednesday’s Powerball
2 trains collide in Denmark, prompting a massive emergency response
European stocks to open in negative territory as oil prices gain
Maggie Haberman Flags The Major Problem With Trump’s Iran War Thinking Right Now
Navy Secretary John Phelan fired from administration amid Iran war
UK passes bill that will eventually ban cigarette purchases
Can fish hook voters in India’s West Bengal elections?
Pope Leo visits prison in Equatorial Guinea
Democrats up in Virginia, but US voters may pay price for redistricting war
College Where Charlie Kirk Was Killed Revokes Graduation Speaker’s Invite
Hungary drops veto, clearing path for $106 billion EU loan to Ukraine
Lululemon names former Nike exec Heidi O'Neill as new CEO
Inside the Kennedy Center as it prepares for a 2-year renovation
Miranda Devine: The left’s ‘Dignity Index’ is a weak attempt to disarm Republicans – and disguise their own hate
Leading Candidates For California Governor Jostle In Critical Debate
Viral NYC creators are giving lonely seniors their dream day — from disco dancing to Coney Island nights
Senate begins "vote-a-rama" as GOP moves forward with funding ICE without Democrats
Inside the Massachusetts courtroom where former students face a teacher charged with rape
Top ministers quit after Peru’s president postpones F-16 fighter jet deal
Nepal’s home minister resigns, second cabinet exit in one month
Israel kills journalist and wounds another in south Lebanon targeted attack
Judge tosses Laura Loomer’s lawsuit, says Bill Maher joke wasn’t defamation
Ex-Mayor Adams accuses Mamdani admin of playing politics as he seeks taxpayer-funded defense in sex assault suit
Colombia's leader to visit Venezuela for key talks with acting President Delcy Rodríguez
Canada's prime minister says the US does not get to dictate terms for a trade agreement
Voting begins in India's West Bengal state after a national voter list purge
DHS touts ‘critical tool’ after Mexican national is caught voting illegally in US election 
Takeaways from the first California governor’s debate since Eric Swalwell’s exit
Protesters stabbed at London rally against war on Iran
South American migrants deported to DRC say facing pressure to return home
U.S. Navy Secretary John Phelan leaving Trump administration: Pentagon
Warner Bros and Paramount merger could reshape US media landscape