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US hiring likely improved last month, but Iran war and oil prices could take a toll later in 2026

The U.S. job market likely rebounded last month from a dismal February

US hiring likely improved last month, but Iran war and oil prices could take a toll later in 2026
Election|Political|World

Myanmar’s parliament elects ruling general as president, keeping the army in charge

Myanmar’s parliament has elected Min Aung Hlaing as the country’s new president

Myanmar’s parliament elects ruling general as president, keeping the army in charge
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Wall Street closed for Good Friday, but US futures inch lower following strong March jobs report

U.S. futures were trading modestly lower following surprisingly strong jobs data from the federal government

Wall Street closed for Good Friday, but US futures inch lower following strong March jobs report
Asia|Sports|World

Olympic gold medalist boxer at center of gender controversy advances to Asian semifinals

Olympic gold medalist Lin Yu-ting has won her quarterfinal bout at the Asian boxing championships in her first event since World Boxing said she passed a gene test to confirm her gender

Olympic gold medalist boxer at center of gender controversy advances to Asian semifinals
Crime|Election|Finance|US|World

A look at how the Epstein files dogged Pam Bondi's time as attorney general

After Pam Bondi became U.S. attorney general last year, conservative influencers, online sleuths and others who wanted the government to disclose all it knew about Jeffrey Epstein thought they might have a champion in the Department of Justice

A look at how the Epstein files dogged Pam Bondi's time as attorney general
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Shocked by gas at $4 in America? Try $15 in this city

Shocked by gas at $4 in America? Try $15 in this city

Shocked by gas at $4 in America? Try $15 in this city
Americas|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Cuba to free more than 2,000 prisoners as economic crisis deepens under US pressure

Cuba to free more than 2,000 prisoners as economic crisis deepens under US pressure

Cuba to free more than 2,000 prisoners as economic crisis deepens under US pressure
Health|Science|Technology|World

Artemis II astronauts rocket toward the moon after spending a day around Earth

NASA’s Artemis II astronauts have fired their engines and are blazing toward the moon

Artemis II astronauts rocket toward the moon after spending a day around Earth
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

The Latest: Hegseth asks US Army’s top uniformed officer to step down during Iran war

The U.S. Army’s top uniformed officer has been asked to step down by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

The Latest: Hegseth asks US Army’s top uniformed officer to step down during Iran war
Sports|World

Wild wrap up a playoff spot with 5-2 victory over the Canucks

Matt Boldy scored his 39th and 40th goals, Kirill Kaprizov added his 40th and the Minnesota Wild wrapped up a playoff spot with a 5-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday night

Wild wrap up a playoff spot with 5-2 victory over the Canucks
Crime|World

Pam Bondi’s extreme political loyalty to Trump wasn’t enough to save her job

It’s not unusual for presidents to select attorneys general who share their views and policy preferences. But Trump has gone far beyond what is usually done.

Pam Bondi’s extreme political loyalty to Trump wasn’t enough to save her job
Business|Economy|Environment|MidEast|Political|World

No sign of war winding down in Mideast as Friday dawns with attacks across region

There has been little sign Friday of the war in the Mideast winding down as Israel says it faced incoming fire from Iran, and Kuwait and Bahrain also reported being under attack

No sign of war winding down in Mideast as Friday dawns with attacks across region
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Cuba releasing 2,010 prisoners as the US pressures the island's government

The Cuban government says it will release 2,010 prisoners in a move that comes while the Trump administration puts extreme pressure on the island’s government with a suffocating oil blockade

Cuba releasing 2,010 prisoners as the US pressures the island's government
Entertainment|Sports|World

Rookie catcher Carter Jensen gets scratched from Royals' starting lineup after oversleeping

Kansas City rookie catcher Carter Jensen was removed from the Royals’ starting lineup for Thursday game with the Minnesota Twins after he overslept

Rookie catcher Carter Jensen gets scratched from Royals' starting lineup after oversleeping
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Amazon to slap a 3.5% surcharge on third-party sellers as Iran war drives up fuel prices

Amazon is slapping a 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge on third-party sellers that sell on its platform starting later this month amid a spike in fuel prices since the war in Iran

Amazon to slap a 3.5% surcharge on third-party sellers as Iran war drives up fuel prices
Science|Technology|World

Artemis II officially begins its journey to the moon

Artemis II officially begins its journey to the moon

Artemis II officially begins its journey to the moon
Crime|Political|US|World

Hegseth says he will allow troops to take personal weapons onto military bases

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he will allow service members to carry personal weapons onto military installations

Hegseth says he will allow troops to take personal weapons onto military bases
Arts|Crime|Technology|World

Woman used ChatGPT to help brother flee after IED placed at MacDill AFB: Prosecutor

Woman used ChatGPT to help brother flee after IED placed at MacDill AFB: Prosecutor

Woman used ChatGPT to help brother flee after IED placed at MacDill AFB: Prosecutor
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Elected leaders and clergy seek release of Wisconsin mosque president detained by immigration agents

The president of Wisconsin’s largest mosque was detained by federal immigration agents, drawing accusations from local officials and religious leaders that the arrest was motivated by his statements against Israel

Elected leaders and clergy seek release of Wisconsin mosque president detained by immigration agents
Arts|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump’s ballroom gets the green light from loyalist-stacked commission

Trump’s ballroom gets the green light from loyalist-stacked commission

Trump’s ballroom gets the green light from loyalist-stacked commission
Arts|Business|Political|US|World

Trump’s White House ballroom gets final approval days after a judge ordered a halt to construction

President Donald Trump's new White House ballroom has gotten final approval from a key commission

Trump’s White House ballroom gets final approval days after a judge ordered a halt to construction
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Hegseth asks the Army's top uniformed officer to step down while US wages war against Iran

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ousted the Army’s top uniformed officer and two other generals as the U.S. wages a war against Iran

Hegseth asks the Army's top uniformed officer to step down while US wages war against Iran
Crime|US|World

Man who faced deportation after overturned murder conviction can stay in the United States, judge rules

Man who faced deportation after overturned murder conviction can stay in the United States, judge rules

Man who faced deportation after overturned murder conviction can stay in the United States, judge rules
Business|Health|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Mickelson pulls out of the Masters, which will be without Lefty and Woods for first time since 1994

The Masters will not include Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods for the first time in 32 years

Mickelson pulls out of the Masters, which will be without Lefty and Woods for first time since 1994
Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Rubio accuses China of 'bullying' for holding up Panama-flagged ships after canal clash

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has accused China of “bullying” by detaining or holding up dozens of Panama-flagged ships

Rubio accuses China of 'bullying' for holding up Panama-flagged ships after canal clash
Business|Crime|Political|US|World

Law enforcement leaders propose guidelines to restore trust amid immigration operations

Law enforcement leaders propose guidelines to restore trust amid immigration operations

Law enforcement leaders propose guidelines to restore trust amid immigration operations
Business|Economy|Health|US|World

Trump unveils 100% tariff on some patented drugs on 'Liberation Day' anniversary

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that could slap long-threatened pharmaceutical tariffs of up to 100% on some patented drugs from companies that don’t reach deals with his administration in the coming months

Trump unveils 100% tariff on some patented drugs on 'Liberation Day' anniversary
Business|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump’s new role for USPS in mail balloting is unconstitutional, three lawsuits say

Trump’s new role for USPS in mail balloting is unconstitutional, three lawsuits say

Trump’s new role for USPS in mail balloting is unconstitutional, three lawsuits say
Political|World

Trump says Iran war 'nearing completion' in address to the nation

President Donald Trump addressed the nation from the White House Wednesday about the war with Iran. He said the core strategic objectives are "nearing completion" as he projected another two to three weeks of involvement.

Trump says Iran war 'nearing completion' in address to the nation
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Tesla sales rise after brutal year of Musk boycotts but still fall short of expectations

Sales of Tesla vehicles rose in the last three months after a brutal year of boycotts over Elon Musk’s politics but still fell short of expectations

Tesla sales rise after brutal year of Musk boycotts but still fall short of expectations
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Stocks recover from early losses and close with a weekly gain. US oil tops $110 a barrel

Stocks overcame early losses to finish with slim gains and close out their first winning week since the start of the Iran war

Stocks recover from early losses and close with a weekly gain. US oil tops $110 a barrel
Business|Economy|World

Energy markets start tuning Trump out after repeated Iran war whiplash

Energy markets start tuning Trump out after repeated Iran war whiplash

Energy markets start tuning Trump out after repeated Iran war whiplash
Business|Economy|Health|Political|World

Trump imposes new tariffs on certain pharmaceutical drugs, revamps metal tariffs

Trump imposes new tariffs on certain pharmaceutical drugs, revamps metal tariffs

Trump imposes new tariffs on certain pharmaceutical drugs, revamps metal tariffs
Crime|Political|US|World

Pam Bondi, a Trump loyalist who oversaw Justice Department upheaval, is out as his attorney general

President Donald Trump says Pam Bondi is out as his attorney general

Pam Bondi, a Trump loyalist who oversaw Justice Department upheaval, is out as his attorney general
World

Russia plans to send second oil tanker to Cuba

Russia plans to send a second oil tanker to Cuba, according to Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilyov

Russia plans to send second oil tanker to Cuba
Business|Crime|Political|US|World

Trump fires Pam Bondi as attorney general

Trump fires Pam Bondi as attorney general

Trump fires Pam Bondi as attorney general
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Company backed by Trump sons looks to sell drone interceptors to Gulf states being attacked by Iran

A drone maker backed by President Donald Trump’s two oldest sons is trying to win contracts with Gulf countries under threat by Iran and protected by the U.S. military led by their father

Company backed by Trump sons looks to sell drone interceptors to Gulf states being attacked by Iran
Africa|Crime|Education|World

Machete-wielding man attacks Ugandan nursery school, killing 4 children

A man has killed four children in a machete attack at a nursery school in Kampala, Uganda

Machete-wielding man attacks Ugandan nursery school, killing 4 children
Crime|US|World

Law enforcement cruiser rolls over during pursuit on freeway

Law enforcement cruiser rolls over during pursuit on freeway

Law enforcement cruiser rolls over during pursuit on freeway
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Florida and Mississippi enact voter citizenship checks, sparking a lawsuit in the Sunshine State

Governors in Florida and Mississippi have signed laws requiring officials to verify voters' citizenship

Florida and Mississippi enact voter citizenship checks, sparking a lawsuit in the Sunshine State
Crime|Education|Political|US|World

Federal judge says Arkansas Capitol Ten Commandments Monument is religious, not secular

Federal judge says Arkansas Capitol Ten Commandments Monument is religious, not secular

Federal judge says Arkansas Capitol Ten Commandments Monument is religious, not secular
Crime|Economy|Environment|Travel|World

Train carrying more than 100 passengers slams into garbage truck in South Carolina, officials say

Train carrying more than 100 passengers slams into garbage truck in South Carolina, officials say

Train carrying more than 100 passengers slams into garbage truck in South Carolina, officials say
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

White House scales back plan to dismantle the CFPB but still wants to slash staff by two-thirds

The Trump administration has scaled back its plans to dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

White House scales back plan to dismantle the CFPB but still wants to slash staff by two-thirds
Crime|World

Woman convicted of 2018 murder, dismemberment of roommate, DA says

Woman convicted of 2018 murder, dismemberment of roommate, DA says

Woman convicted of 2018 murder, dismemberment of roommate, DA says
Business|Crime|US|World

Trump has discussed ousting Attorney General Pam Bondi, sources say

President Donald Trump has privately mused about firing his Attorney General Pam Bondi and replacing her with EPA administrator Lee Zeldin, multiple sources familiar with the matter told CNN. CNN's Kaitlan Collins has the details.

Trump has discussed ousting Attorney General Pam Bondi, sources say
Asia|Political|World

Pakistan says a new round of peace talks with Afghanistan is underway in China

Pakistan confirms it is holding peace talks with Afghanistan's Taliban government in China

Pakistan says a new round of peace talks with Afghanistan is underway in China
Europe|World

Pope Leo XIV revives the Holy Thursday foot-washing of priests after Francis's inclusive tradition

Pope Leo XIV has restored the traditional Holy Thursday foot-washing ritual by washing the feet of 12 priests

Pope Leo XIV revives the Holy Thursday foot-washing of priests after Francis's inclusive tradition
Environment|Europe|World

Saharan dust storm turns Greek sky red as winds and flooding leave 1 person dead

A late winter rainstorm that lashed southern Greece over the last 24 hours turned the sky a surreal red, felled trees and resulted in the death of one man

Saharan dust storm turns Greek sky red as winds and flooding leave 1 person dead
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russian aerial attacks kill 2 in Ukraine as Easter prisoner exchange planned

Russian aerial attacks on Ukraine have killed two people and injured at least three others, officials said

Russian aerial attacks kill 2 in Ukraine as Easter prisoner exchange planned
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US mortgage rates climb for fifth-straight week, pushed up by Iran war worries

US mortgage rates climb for fifth-straight week, pushed up by Iran war worries

US mortgage rates climb for fifth-straight week, pushed up by Iran war worries
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump is battering Iran but may leave it with an upper hand

Trump is battering Iran but may leave it with an upper hand

Trump is battering Iran but may leave it with an upper hand
Education|Entertainment|Travel|World

Middle school students fundraise to send a Korean War veteran on an Honor Flight

Middle school students fundraise to send a Korean War veteran on an Honor Flight

Middle school students fundraise to send a Korean War veteran on an Honor Flight
Africa|Health|Science|World

Congo says its mpox outbreak is over after 2 years and more than 2,200 suspected deaths

Congo has declared the end of a two-year mpox outbreak, which is believed to have caused over 2,200 deaths

Congo says its mpox outbreak is over after 2 years and more than 2,200 suspected deaths
Europe|Political|World

French president hits back after Trump mocks how his wife treats him

French president hits back after Trump mocks how his wife treats him

French president hits back after Trump mocks how his wife treats him
Crime|Health|Political|World

Mississippi lawmakers send bill that criminalizes abortion-inducing medication to governor

Mississippi lawmakers have passed a bill that could imprison people for up to 10 years for distributing abortion-inducing medication

Mississippi lawmakers send bill that criminalizes abortion-inducing medication to governor
Environment|Science|World

World's oldest known tortoise still very much alive despite rumor to the contrary

Reports of the death of Jonathan, the world’s oldest living land animal, have been greatly exaggerated

World's oldest known tortoise still very much alive despite rumor to the contrary
Sports|Technology|World

Chelsea coach laments lack of VAR on hair-pulling incident in Women's Champions League

Chelsea coach Sonia Bompastor has whipped out her cell phone in a post-match interview and replayed footage of a hair-pulling incident missed by match officials in the Women’s Champions League game against Arsenal

Chelsea coach laments lack of VAR on hair-pulling incident in Women's Champions League
Economy|World

UK gathers more than 40 countries to press Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Britain has accused Iran of holding the global economy hostage as diplomats from over 40 countries discuss ways to press Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

UK gathers more than 40 countries to press Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
Political|US|World

Trump says he'll sign order to resume pay for Homeland Security. His move bypasses Congress

President Donald Trump says he'll soon sign an order to pay all Department of Homeland Security employees who have gone without paychecks during the partial government shutdown that has reached 48 days

Trump says he'll sign order to resume pay for Homeland Security. His move bypasses Congress
Crime|Education|Lifestyle|Political|World

A judge rules against a Pennsylvania man's deportation whose '80s murder conviction was dismissed

A U.S. immigration judge is clearing the way for the potential release of Subramanyam Vedam, an Indian citizen whose Pennsylvania murder conviction was overturned last year

A judge rules against a Pennsylvania man's deportation whose '80s murder conviction was dismissed
Crime|Europe|World

Judges say ICC prosecutor in sexual misconduct inquiry can potentially resume work, documents show

According to documents viewed by The Associated Press, a three-judge panel says the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court can potentially resume his duties following a sexual misconduct investigation

Judges say ICC prosecutor in sexual misconduct inquiry can potentially resume work, documents show
Arts|Crime|Europe|World

A priceless ancient golden helmet stolen from a Dutch museum is recovered

Dutch authorities have recovered a priceless ancient golden helmet from Romania stolen last year from a museum in the Netherlands

A priceless ancient golden helmet stolen from a Dutch museum is recovered
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Stocks are volatile, oil soars as Trump rattles markets with lack of clear exit plan

Stocks are volatile, oil soars as Trump rattles markets with lack of clear exit plan

Stocks are volatile, oil soars as Trump rattles markets with lack of clear exit plan
Sports|World

Iran makes World Cup progress in talks with Infantino as war darkens June trip to US

Iranian soccer has had a good week on its troubled path to playing World Cup games in the United States in June

Iran makes World Cup progress in talks with Infantino as war darkens June trip to US
Health|Science|Sports|World

Post-mortem indicates New Zealand rugby player who died by suspected suicide had CTE

A post-mortem examination shows a New Zealand professional rugby player who died by suspected suicide last year had advanced chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a brain abnormality linked to repeated concussions

Post-mortem indicates New Zealand rugby player who died by suspected suicide had CTE
Political|Sports|World

Italy soccer president and delegation chief Buffon resign after another World Cup failure

Italy's soccer federation president has resigned amid political pressure after the national team failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup

Italy soccer president and delegation chief Buffon resign after another World Cup failure
Political|US|World

Hear key exchange from Justice Roberts during birthright citizenship arguments

US Supreme Court justices appeared highly skeptical of President Donald Trump’s executive order limiting birthright citizenship. Chief Justice John Roberts had a key exchange with US Solicitor John Sauer. CNN's Paula Reid reports.

Hear key exchange from Justice Roberts during birthright citizenship arguments
Business|Economy|World

Oil prices jump on fresh fears of escalation in Iran war

Oil prices jump on fresh fears of escalation in Iran war

Oil prices jump on fresh fears of escalation in Iran war
Arts|Political|US|World

John Roberts told Donald Trump exactly what he thinks

John Roberts told Donald Trump exactly what he thinks

John Roberts told Donald Trump exactly what he thinks
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Sunken warship found off Danish coast after 225 years in ‘remarkable’ discovery

Sunken warship found off Danish coast after 225 years in ‘remarkable’ discovery

Sunken warship found off Danish coast after 225 years in ‘remarkable’ discovery
Business|Crime|Entertainment|US|World

Suspect in cold case murder and rape of Georgia woman arrested over 40 years later, GBI says

Suspect in cold case murder and rape of Georgia woman arrested over 40 years later, GBI says

Suspect in cold case murder and rape of Georgia woman arrested over 40 years later, GBI says
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Bypass the Strait of Hormuz with nuclear explosives? The US studied that in Panama and Colombia in the 1960s

For decades, the US seriously pursued the idea of ‘peaceful nuclear explosions.’

Bypass the Strait of Hormuz with nuclear explosives? The US studied that in Panama and Colombia in the 1960s
Americas|Crime|Lifestyle|World

Man accused of killing grandmother with skateboard in Massachusetts

Man accused of killing grandmother with skateboard in Massachusetts

Man accused of killing grandmother with skateboard in Massachusetts
Economy|Environment|Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Europe didn’t want an Iran war, yet Trump is saddling it with the consequences

Europe didn’t want an Iran war, yet Trump is saddling it with the consequences

Europe didn’t want an Iran war, yet Trump is saddling it with the consequences
Arts|Health|Political|Science|Technology|World

How Iranian hackers pose a threat to US critical infrastructure

A cyberattack on a US corporation illustrates how state-aligned hackers operate, and how damage in war today isn’t always visible or geographically confined.

How Iranian hackers pose a threat to US critical infrastructure
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US jobless aid filings fall to 202,000 as layoffs remain low despite uncertainty of Iran war

U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell last week as layoffs remain sparse despite a softening labor market and rising energy costs due to the Iran war

US jobless aid filings fall to 202,000 as layoffs remain low despite uncertainty of Iran war
Economy|Europe|Political|World

A look at the UK's Royal Navy, which has faced jibe after jibe from Trump and Hegseth

U.S. President Donald Trump and his Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have been damning of the U.K.’s naval capabilities

A look at the UK's Royal Navy, which has faced jibe after jibe from Trump and Hegseth
Business|Economy|World

What to expect from the March jobs report — and when the war could hit hiring

What to expect from the March jobs report — and when the war could hit hiring

What to expect from the March jobs report — and when the war could hit hiring
World

Navy’s top admiral indicates carrier Ford fire stopped sorties for two days

Navy’s top admiral indicates carrier Ford fire stopped sorties for two days

Navy’s top admiral indicates carrier Ford fire stopped sorties for two days
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump uses Iran war address to urge an increasingly skeptical electorate to give him a bit more time

President Donald Trump has used his first major address since launching his war in Iran to assure Americans all his military objectives will be completed “shortly” and urge a skeptical electorate to give him more time

Trump uses Iran war address to urge an increasingly skeptical electorate to give him a bit more time
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

‘Like relying on a drug dealer:’ The world’s dependence on oil and gas has exposed a dangerous vulnerability

‘Like relying on a drug dealer:’ The world’s dependence on oil and gas has exposed a dangerous vulnerability

‘Like relying on a drug dealer:’ The world’s dependence on oil and gas has exposed a dangerous vulnerability
Science|Technology|US|World

US Army’s first new lethal grenade since the Vietnam War uses shock waves to kill

US Army’s first new lethal grenade since the Vietnam War uses shock waves to kill

US Army’s first new lethal grenade since the Vietnam War uses shock waves to kill
Environment|Science|Travel|World

How a seabird native to Hawaii has adapted to life in Honolulu's concrete jungle

A seabird native to Hawaii is flourishing in the middle of Honolulu's concrete towers, traffic-clogged roads and Waikiki hotels

How a seabird native to Hawaii has adapted to life in Honolulu's concrete jungle
Business|Economy|Environment|World

$200 oil isn’t as crazy as it sounds

$200 oil isn’t as crazy as it sounds

$200 oil isn’t as crazy as it sounds
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Political|World

New Zealand and Cook Islands sign a defense pact, easing tensions over a China deal

New Zealand and Cook Islands have signed a defense and security pact, easing over a year of tension between them

New Zealand and Cook Islands sign a defense pact, easing tensions over a China deal
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

New funding transforms lives by expanding electricity access across Africa

Expanding electricity access is transforming lives across Africa, from Nairobi’s informal settlements to rural fishing communities in western Kenya

New funding transforms lives by expanding electricity access across Africa
Finance|MidEast|Political|US|World

Is Iran war really ‘America First,’ Iranian president asks in letter to US public

Is Iran war really ‘America First,’ Iranian president asks in letter to US public

Is Iran war really ‘America First,’ Iranian president asks in letter to US public
Asia|Environment|Science|World

Earthquake off Indonesia topples buildings, kills 1 person and sets off small tsunami

An undersea magnitude 7.4 earthquake toppled buildings in parts of northern Indonesia, sent people fleeing from their homes, killed at least one person and generated a small tsunami

Earthquake off Indonesia topples buildings, kills 1 person and sets off small tsunami
Political|Science|Technology|World

It’s International Fact-Checking Day. Refresh your AI identification skills

Artificial intelligence-generated content is everywhere these days, making it increasingly difficult to separate fact from fiction, particularly when it comes to breaking news

It’s International Fact-Checking Day. Refresh your AI identification skills
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump says US forces will 'finish the job' soon in first prime-time speech since starting Iran war

President Donald Trump says U_S_ forces will “finish the job” in Iran soon as “core strategic objectives are nearing completion.”

Trump says US forces will 'finish the job' soon in first prime-time speech since starting Iran war
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

FACT FOCUS: False claims Trump made as he addressed the nation about Iran

President Donald Trump's address to the nation on the Iran war did not always hew to the facts

FACT FOCUS: False claims Trump made as he addressed the nation about Iran
Crime|Election|US|World

Democrats sue to block Trump's executive order targeting mail ballots

Democrats have sued to block President Donald Trump's latest executive order restricting mail voting

Democrats sue to block Trump's executive order targeting mail ballots
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|MidEast|Political|US|World

The Latest: Trump addresses the nation on the US war effort in Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump’s prime-time address at 9 p.m. EDT offers an update on the progress made toward achieving his goals in the war with Iran, which are to destroy the country’s missile production and Navy, ensure its proxies can no longer destabilize the region and guarantee Iran does not obtain a nuclear weapon

The Latest: Trump addresses the nation on the US war effort in Iran
Science|Technology|Travel|World

Artemis II astronauts bound for moon after rocketing away on NASA's first lunar voyage in decades

Four astronauts have embarked on a high-stakes flight around the moon, humanity’s first lunar voyage in more than half a century

Artemis II astronauts bound for moon after rocketing away on NASA's first lunar voyage in decades
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

US lifts sanctions on Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez

The U.S. has lifted sanctions on Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez

US lifts sanctions on Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez
Arts|Business|Economy|Political|World

Takeaways from Trump's address: No end date for Iran war and few details on strategy ahead

President Donald Trump sought to explain his rationale for the war against Iran in a primetime address Wednesday

Takeaways from Trump's address: No end date for Iran war and few details on strategy ahead
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

DHS boss rescinds restrictive $100,000 approval process, giving hope to FEMA relief efforts

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has rescinded a rule that DHS expenditures over $100,000 be personally approved by his office

DHS boss rescinds restrictive $100,000 approval process, giving hope to FEMA relief efforts
Science|Technology|Travel|World

The Latest: Artemis II astronauts reach orbit on historic mission to the moon and back

Four astronauts have embarked on a high-stakes flight around the moon

The Latest: Artemis II astronauts reach orbit on historic mission to the moon and back
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|World

Activist's group accused of 'terrorist attack' in collision with Antarctic krill trawler

An activist ship operated by the Captain Paul Watson Foundation struck a Norwegian krill trawler in Antarctic waters, raising accusations by its owner that it amounted to a “terroristic attack” against legal fishing activities

Activist's group accused of 'terrorist attack' in collision with Antarctic krill trawler
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump's go-to moves to influence the markets are increasingly falling flat as the Iran war drags on

President Donald Trump has prioritized efforts to calm the financial markets during the Iran war, but his go-to moves are starting to fall flat

Trump's go-to moves to influence the markets are increasingly falling flat as the Iran war drags on
Political|US|World

Republican leaders in Congress announce plan to end Homeland Security shutdown

House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune have announced a plan to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security and try to end a record partial government shutdown

Republican leaders in Congress announce plan to end Homeland Security shutdown
Crime|Health|World

Death of a refugee left at a Buffalo doughnut shop by Border Patrol is ruled a homicide

Medical examiners have ruled that the death of a nearly blind refugee from Myanmar, five days after Border Patrol left him at a Buffalo, New York, doughnut shop, was a homicide

Death of a refugee left at a Buffalo doughnut shop by Border Patrol is ruled a homicide
Business|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

US-Europe rift widens as Trump lashes out at NATO allies over Mideast war

U.S. President Donald Trump says he’s strongly considering pulling the United States out of NATO, yet he failed to mention the alliance in his speech to the American public about the Iran war

US-Europe rift widens as Trump lashes out at NATO allies over Mideast war
Health|Science|Technology|US|World

CDC pauses dozens of types of lab testing during evaluation and in wake of downsizing

The federal government’s disease-tracking agency has paused its diagnostic testing for rabies, monkeypox and a number of other infectious diseases

CDC pauses dozens of types of lab testing during evaluation and in wake of downsizing
Economy|Political|World

What Americans thought about Trump’s Iran strategy before his Wednesday address

What Americans thought about Trump’s Iran strategy before his Wednesday address

What Americans thought about Trump’s Iran strategy before his Wednesday address
Economy|Political|World

Ocasio-Cortez says she’ll vote against any military aid to Israel, including for Iron Dome system

Ocasio-Cortez says she’ll vote against any military aid to Israel, including for Iron Dome system

Ocasio-Cortez says she’ll vote against any military aid to Israel, including for Iron Dome system
Crime|Health|US|World

Deputy recovering after falling 40ft attempting to rescue teens in a rollover crash

Deputy recovering after falling 40ft attempting to rescue teens in a rollover crash

Deputy recovering after falling 40ft attempting to rescue teens in a rollover crash
Crime|Health|Sports|US|World

Tiger Woods turns down Ryder Cup captain's job and seeks treatment out of country

Tiger Woods has formally turned down the Ryder Cup captaincy as he steps away from golf activities

Tiger Woods turns down Ryder Cup captain's job and seeks treatment out of country
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Whispers in the Supreme Court as Trump takes a front-row seat for oral arguments

President Donald Trump has attended oral arguments at the U.S. Supreme Court, marking a first for a sitting president

Whispers in the Supreme Court as Trump takes a front-row seat for oral arguments
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GOP leaders declare path to end DHS shutdown — but enormous hurdles remain

GOP leaders declare path to end DHS shutdown — but enormous hurdles remain

GOP leaders declare path to end DHS shutdown — but enormous hurdles remain
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Trump ally testifies in trial over secret Venezuela lobbying effort

The criminal trial of a former congressman is offering a glimpse into the prehistory of the ouster of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro

Trump ally testifies in trial over secret Venezuela lobbying effort
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Amish retreat leader accused of forced labor and sexual abuse appears in court

Amish retreat leader accused of forced labor and sexual abuse appears in court

Amish retreat leader accused of forced labor and sexual abuse appears in court
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Reporter who was kidnapped in Baghdad is known for pursuing gutsy, low-budget assignments

The American freelance journalist who was kidnapped Tuesday in Iraq has been described by friends and colleagues as a determined, gutsy reporter

Reporter who was kidnapped in Baghdad is known for pursuing gutsy, low-budget assignments
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US players on World Cup roster bubble have soccer's ultimate Fear Of Missing Out

American soccer players will be anxiously awaiting coach Mauricio Pochettino's World Cup roster announcement

US players on World Cup roster bubble have soccer's ultimate Fear Of Missing Out
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Stocks rally worldwide as oil prices ease on hopes for a possible end to the Iran war

Stocks rushed higher worldwide, and oil prices eased as hopes built that the war with Iran could end soon

Stocks rally worldwide as oil prices ease on hopes for a possible end to the Iran war
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Can Donald Trump singlehandedly withdraw the US from NATO?

Can Donald Trump singlehandedly withdraw the US from NATO?

Can Donald Trump singlehandedly withdraw the US from NATO?
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Does the Trump administration understand how ‘enriched’ uranium is made into weapons?

Does the Trump administration understand how ‘enriched’ uranium is made into weapons?

Does the Trump administration understand how ‘enriched’ uranium is made into weapons?
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Takeaways from the Supreme Court arguments on Trump’s effort to end automatic birthright citizenship

Takeaways from the Supreme Court arguments on Trump’s effort to end automatic birthright citizenship

Takeaways from the Supreme Court arguments on Trump’s effort to end automatic birthright citizenship
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Mother returns to U.S. after federal judge rules deportation unlawful

Mother returns to U.S. after federal judge rules deportation unlawful

Mother returns to U.S. after federal judge rules deportation unlawful
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Arsenal fends off Chelsea to reach Women’s Champions League semifinals, Bayern also advances

Defending champion Arsenal has advanced to the Women’s Champions League semifinals despite a 1-0 loss to Chelsea in a London derby

Arsenal fends off Chelsea to reach Women’s Champions League semifinals, Bayern also advances
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Porsche SUV splits entirely in half after slamming into tree in wild Dunwoody crash

Porsche SUV splits entirely in half after slamming into tree in wild Dunwoody crash

Porsche SUV splits entirely in half after slamming into tree in wild Dunwoody crash
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Devil's Den killings: Death penalty still on the table for Andrew James McGann

Devil's Den killings: Death penalty still on the table for Andrew James McGann

Devil's Den killings: Death penalty still on the table for Andrew James McGann
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Italian coast guard finds 19 migrants dead and rescues 58 from dinghy off Lampedusa

The Italian coast guard has found 19 people dead and rescued 58 from a dinghy filled with migrants near Lampedusa

Italian coast guard finds 19 migrants dead and rescues 58 from dinghy off Lampedusa
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Supreme Court seems poised to reject Trump's birthright citizenship limits as he attends arguments

The Supreme Court seems poised to reject President Donald Trump’s restrictions on birthright citizenship in a consequential case that was magnified by his unparalleled presence in the courtroom

Supreme Court seems poised to reject Trump's birthright citizenship limits as he attends arguments