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Israeli strikes on Lebanon continue as U.S. hosts historic diplomatic talks
Published: April 14, 2026 22:55
Mediators are racing to bring the U.S. and Iran back to the negotiating table amid a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz and a precarious ceasefire. Historic talks, however, did happen on Tuesday. The U.S. hosted the first face-to-face meeting between…
Talk of war dominates daily life in Tehran as ceasefire deadline nears
Published: April 14, 2026 22:50
To discuss how Iran's civilians are reacting to the latest developments in the Middle East conflict, Amna Nawaz spoke with special correspondent Reza Sayah in Tehran.
Israeli-Lebanese talks more symbolic than substantive, former State Dept. official says
Published: April 14, 2026 22:45
To discuss the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Amna Nawaz spoke with Barbara Leaf. She was assistant secretary of state for Near Eastern Affairs during the Biden administration. She's now a senior international policy advisor at the law firm, Arnold &…
News Wrap: DOJ seeks to erase Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy convictions
Published: April 14, 2026 22:40
In our news wrap Tuesday, the Justice Department asked a federal appeals court to throw out the Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy convictions of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers, Super Typhoon Sinlaku battered a group of U.S. islands in the Pacific, Gaza health…
Sexual misconduct claims trigger resignations and broader ethics concerns in Congress
Published: April 14, 2026 22:35
After separate allegations of sexual misconduct, two members of Congress are resigning. Democrat Eric Swalwell faces multiple allegations of sexual assault. He denies the accusations. Republican Congressman Tony Gonzales' resignation comes after he…
Study finds Trump administration cut legal immigration far more than illegal crossings
Published: April 14, 2026 22:30
President Trump touts a sharp drop in illegal entries to the country, but a Cato Institute analysis shows legal immigration has fallen even more dramatically, with 132,000 fewer people being admitted per month through legal pathways. Liz Landers discussed…
New head of the Kennedy Center tries to show that the building really needs a renovation
Published: April 14, 2026 22:26
Trump's move to shutter the building for two years starting in July, which was approved by the board last month, has spurred lawsuits and an outcry that the closure is merely a response to plunging sales as artists canceled Kennedy Center performances in…
DOJ moves to erase seditious conspiracy convictions of Oath Keepers, Proud Boys in Jan. 6 cases
Published: April 14, 2026 21:48
In court filings, prosecutors asked the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit to vacate the convictions so that the government can permanently dismiss the indictments.
Mexico's President Sheinbaum pushes back on Trump over migrant deaths and Cuba
Published: April 14, 2026 21:35
The Mexican government on Tuesday protested the deaths of its citizens in U.S. immigration custody as President Claudia Sheinbaum pushes back against U.S. President Donald Trump's policies on multiple fronts.
During visit to Algeria, Pope Leo walks in footsteps of his spiritual father, St. Augustine
Published: April 14, 2026 21:16
Leo's visit to Annaba, the modern-day Hippo, was a spiritual homecoming for the American pope on his second full day in Algeria.
Carney suspends Canada's fuel tax in first act after securing majority government
Published: April 14, 2026 20:58
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday suspended the fuel tax in response to the Iran war in his first act after securing a majority government.
Super Typhoon Sinlaku pounds remote U.S. islands in the Pacific Ocean with ferocious winds
Published: April 14, 2026 20:44
Super Typhoon Sinlaku pounded the Northern Mariana Islands for hours before daybreak Wednesday, slowing just to inflict more damage across the islands of Tinian and Saipan, home to nearly 50,000 people.
Harvey Weinstein is going on trial for the 3rd time in a New York rape case
Published: April 14, 2026 20:15
Jury selection started Tuesday in the onetime movie mogul's latest retrial, where jurors will weigh whether he raped hairstylist and actor Jessica Mann in a Manhattan hotel in 2013.
WATCH LIVE: CFTC chairman testifies before House panel amid scrutiny of prediction markets
Published: April 14, 2026 19:36
Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Michael Selig is set to testify before the House Agriculture Committee on Thursday.
WATCH: Woman alleges violent sexual assault by Rep. Eric Swalwell in news conference with lawyers
Published: April 14, 2026 19:16
A California woman on Tuesday said she was raped by Rep. Eric Swalwell in 2018 and now plans to make a report to law enforcement.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette finds buyer to keep newspaper open
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/pittsburgh-post-gazette-finds-buyer-to-keep-newspaper-open
Published: April 14, 2026 18:34
Owners of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette said they have found a buyer who had agreed to keep the newspaper open, less than a month before it was due to shut down.
Appeals court orders judge to end contempt investigation of deportation flights
Published: April 14, 2026 18:24
A federal judge must end his contempt investigation of the Trump administration for failing to comply with an order over flights carrying Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador last year, a divided appeals court panel ruled.
Minnesota investigating ICE's arrest of Hmong American man as possible kidnapping
Published: April 14, 2026 18:15
A Minnesota county is investigating the arrest by federal officers of a Hmong American man as a potential case of kidnapping, burglary and false imprisonment.
Man shot by ICE in California has been arrested by the FBI, attorney says
Published: April 14, 2026 18:02
A man shot by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents during an enforcement stop in central California last week was arrested Monday by the FBI after being discharged from a hospital, his attorney said.
The candidates still in the running for California governor
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/the-candidates-still-in-the-running-for-california-governor
Published: April 14, 2026 17:51
The race for California governor has been upended this week by Rep. Eric Swalwell's abrupt exit.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore falls short in bid to redraw congressional map to boost Democrats
Published: April 14, 2026 17:34
A proposal for a new Maryland congressional map has officially died with the conclusion of the state's legislative session.
Pakistan proposes second round of U.S.-Iran talks as standoff deepens
Published: April 14, 2026 17:29
Though last week's ceasefire appeared to hold, the showdown over the Strait of Hormuz risked reigniting hostilities and deepening the regional war's economic fallout.
IMF cuts the outlook for global growth in the fallout from from Iran war
Published: April 14, 2026 16:46
The Iran war has stalled the world's economic momentum this year, likely pushing growth lower compared to 2025, the International Monetary Fund warned Tuesday.
Postal Service union launches ad campaign promoting mail voting as Trump seeks to limit it
Published: April 14, 2026 16:05
The 30-second message features a variety of voters, among them a busy farmer and a flight attendant, explaining why they cast their ballots by mail.
What happens to the California governor's race after Swalwell's exit?
Published: April 14, 2026 15:46
In a crowded race with no clear leader in the heavily Democratic state, Rep. Eric Swalwell's exit presents an opportunity for his one-time rivals to pick off former supporters just weeks before mail ballots go to voters.
WATCH LIVE: House expected to vote on aviation safety bill
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-house-expected-to-vote-on-aviation-safety-bill
Published: April 14, 2026 15:26
An aviation safety bill seeking to address lessons learned from last year's midair collision of a jet with an Army helicopter near the nation's capital is up for a vote Tuesday evening in the House, but key senators and the families of the 67 victims think…
U.S. wholesale prices surged 4% last month during the Iran war
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/economy/u-s-wholesale-prices-surged-4-last-month-during-the-iran-war
Published: April 14, 2026 14:17
The surge in prices complicates the work of the inflation fighters at the Federal Reserve, who have faced intense pressure from President Donald Trump to lower their benchmark interest rate. But some Fed policymakers are inclined to raise rates instead, as…
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas says he will retire after admitting to affair with staffer
Published: April 13, 2026 23:30
Gonzales had already said he would not seek reelection after admitting to an affair with a staff member who later died by suicide.
How the Trump family's business deals could open the door for future presidents to profit from office
Published: April 13, 2026 23:26
For the Trump family, business is booming. Whereas the Trump Organization didn't do a single deal overseas in Donald Trump's first term as president, it did eight in the past year.
U.S. begins Strait of Hormuz naval blockade after Iran peace talks fail
Published: April 13, 2026 22:55
The U.S. began a blockade of Iranian ports on Monday, less than two days after a first effort at peace talks between the Americans and Iran failed in Pakistan. White House correspondent Liz Landers reports.
Fact-checking Trump's claim that Pope Leo supports nuclear weapons in Iran
Published: April 13, 2026 22:52
President Donald Trump issued a flurry of statements Sunday against Pope Leo XIV, saying in part that the U.S.-born pope supports Iran having a nuclear weapon. However, the pope has specifically spoken against nuclear weapons and their devastation.
Mideast experts discuss how the U.S. blockade could pressure the Iranian regime
Published: April 13, 2026 22:50
For perspective on the situation with Iran, Amna Nawaz spoke with Alan Eyre and Miad Maleki. Eyre was part of the Obama administration's negotiating team for the Iran nuclear deal and is now at the Middle East Institute. Maleki was born and raised in Iran…
News Wrap: Judge dismisses Trump's lawsuit against WSJ for story on Epstein ties
Published: April 13, 2026 22:45
In our news wrap Monday, a judge dismissed President Trump's defamation lawsuit against the publisher of The Wall Street Journal for a story on Trump's ties to Jeffrey Epstein, the Trump administration says it will allow Stonewall National Monument to fly…
How Hungary's vote to oust Viktor Orbán could have global implications
Published: April 13, 2026 22:40
The incoming prime minister of Hungary struck a hopeful tone on Monday. Peter Magyar called for a swift transition of power and began to chart an ambitious course to reverse central pillars of Viktor Orbán's rule. Stephanie Sy discussed how the results…
Trump clashes with Pope Leo, who vows to continue speaking out against war
Published: April 13, 2026 22:35
President Trump is openly condemning Pope Leo XIV after the head of the Roman Catholic Church criticized the U.S. and Israeli war with Iran. William Brangham reports on the rare public battle between the president of the United States and the first…
Swalwell resigning from Congress after sexual assault accusations
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/swalwell-resigning-from-congress-after-sexual-assault-accusations
Published: April 13, 2026 22:30
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California announced he will resign his seat in Congress after multiple women accused him of sexual misconduct. Swalwell denied the charges, but also dropped his bid to become the next governor of California. Congressional…
Tamara Keith and Jasmine Wright on Trump's feud with Pope Leo
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/tamara-keith-and-jasmine-wright-on-trumps-feud-with-pope-leo
Published: April 13, 2026 22:25
NPR's Tamara Keith and Jasmine Wright of NOTUS join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including Congressman Swalwell's resignation, the race for California governor, the feud between President Trump and Pope Leo, Trump losing some support…
After election win, Magyar says he'd ask Putin to end the Ukraine war: 'It would be nice to end the killing'
Published: April 13, 2026 21:56
"If Vladimir Putin calls, I'll pick up the phone," he said at his first news conference after his landslide win against Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, a Putin ally.
Rep. Eric Swalwell of California says he will resign from Congress after sexual assault allegations
Published: April 13, 2026 21:50
The decision caps a swift political fall for the seven-term lawmaker, who had been seen as a frontrunner in California's gubernatorial race.
Hungary's Magyar wants to take over as prime minister as early as May 5
Published: April 13, 2026 21:42
With an overwhelming new mandate, Péter Magyar pledged to cooperate with other European countries, ending Orbán-era obstruction of Europe-wide policies, while also representing Hungarians' wishes.
Filling out your state tax return? What to know about Trump's tax breaks for tips and overtime
Published: April 13, 2026 21:30
The tax-filing deadline is Wednesday for the federal government and most states.
The U.S. is short 10 million houses. A new White House report lays out a blueprint to fix that
Published: April 13, 2026 20:30
President Donald Trump has taken some steps to make it easier to build houses, but he's been slow to embrace other measures.
Monster typhoon in the Pacific Ocean is bearing down on group of remote U.S. islands
Published: April 13, 2026 20:21
A super typhoon is taking aim at several remote U.S. islands in the Pacific Ocean, lashing Guam with heavy rain and tropical storm-force wind gusts hours before its arrival.
Peru election stretches into a second day after ballot delivery failures
Published: April 13, 2026 20:12
Thousands of Peruvians were back at the polls on Monday for a second day of voting after failure to deliver ballots to voting centers extended Sunday's election by a day.
WATCH: Trump says he doesn't owe Pope Leo an apology after attacking him for comments on Iran
Published: April 13, 2026 20:08
President Donald Trump refused to apologize to Pope Leo XIV on Monday after criticizing the pontiff for his opposition to the war in Iran — and he sought to explain away a now-deleted social media post depicting himself as Jesus by saying he had thought…
Surging oil prices spark protest in Haiti as workers demand salary increases
Published: April 13, 2026 20:01
More than 1,000 workers have organized a protest in Haiti's capital to demand a higher minimum wage as the conflict in Iran deepens and drives up oil prices.
Project 2025 author Paul Dans drops primary challenge to Lindsey Graham in South Carolina
Published: April 13, 2026 19:51
Trump reacted to Dans' announcement with a social media post suggesting that Tucker Carlson's endorsement of Dans had been the "KISS OF DEATH" for his campaign.
Swimming becomes the first major Olympic sport to lift restrictions on Russian athletes
Published: April 13, 2026 19:41
The governing body for international swimming and aquatic sports will allow athletes from Russia to compete without restrictions and with their national flag and anthem.
WATCH: Trump speaks about 'no tax on tips' with a 'DoorDash grandma'
Published: April 13, 2026 19:40
Dressed in a "DoorDash grandma" T-shirt, Sharon Simmons knocked on the door of the Oval Office at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue with two McDonald's delivery bags.
Oil prices give back much of their morning jump as U.S. stocks climb on a still hopeful Wall Street
Published: April 13, 2026 19:35
Hope remains on Wall Street that both sides can still avoid a worst-case scenario for the global economy in the US-Iran war, and U.S. stocks climbed.
Trump administration agrees to return Pride flag to Stonewall National Monument in New York
Published: April 13, 2026 19:06
The Trump administration has agreed to keep flying a rainbow Pride flag on a federal flagpole at the Stonewall National Monument, reversing course after removing the banner in February.
Already under financial pressure, farmers squeezed further by tariffs and Iran war
Published: April 13, 2026 18:25
China is buying U.S. soybeans again, but farmers say a recent $12 billion federal aid package isn't enough to recoup their losses during the trade war.
House Ethics Committee investigating sexual misconduct allegations against Swalwell
Published: April 13, 2026 18:08
The announcement comes one day after Swalwell suspended his campaign for California governor after the emergence of allegations that he continues to deny.
Hollywood heavyweights voice opposition to Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros.
Published: April 13, 2026 17:58
More than a thousand movie stars, writers, directors and other Hollywood professionals announced their "unequivocal opposition" to the proposed Paramount merger with Warner Bros.
WATCH LIVE: Senate returns from recess to consider judicial nominee after Iran talks come up short
Published: April 13, 2026 17:57
The Senate convenes at 3 p.m. EDT.
Orbán's election loss has ripple effects for Trump and U.S. conservatives
Published: April 13, 2026 17:47
Orbán's defeat has immediate global implications because he was the European leader closest to Russian President Vladimir Putin and had blocked European Union aid to Ukraine.
Judge dismisses Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against Wall Street Journal over reporting on Epstein ties
Published: April 13, 2026 17:42
A federal judge has dismissed President Donald Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch over a story on his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
U.S. military is poised to blockade Iranian ports, while Tehran threatens ports in the Mideast
Published: April 13, 2026 15:00
In a social media message posted shortly after the blockade was due to begin, President Donald Trump said Iran's navy was "laying at the bottom of the sea, completely obliterated," but he added that Tehran still has "fast attack ships," and warned that "if…
WATCH: Pope Leo says he has 'no fear' of the Trump administration
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/watch-pope-leo-says-he-has-no-fear-of-the-trump-administration
Published: April 13, 2026 14:19
U.S.-born Pope Leo XIV pushed back Monday on President Donald Trump's broadside against him over the U.S.-Israel war in Iran, telling reporters that the Vatican's appeals for peace and reconciliation are rooted in the Gospel.
Swalwell exits California governor's race after assault allegations
Published: April 13, 2026 13:31
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell's abrupt exit from the race for California governor left his rivals scrambling to lock down his former supporters in a crowded contest with no clear leader, injecting more turmoil into the campaign to lead the nation's most…
Pope calls for peace in first-ever Algeria visit amid growing attacks from Trump
Published: April 13, 2026 13:17
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Algeria on Monday on a first-ever papal visit, calling for peace and the end of "neocolonial tendencies" in world affairs, while facing an extraordinary broadside by President Donald Trump over his criticism of the U.S.-Israeli war…
Worried about your mortgage payment? Here's what experts recommend
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/worried-about-your-mortgage-payment-heres-what-experts-recommend
Published: April 13, 2026 10:00
While nonpayments remain below national levels before the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of mortgages in delinquency ticked upward in February, according to a monthly report from Intercontinental Exchange.
Rory McIlroy goes back-to-back at the Masters
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/rory-mcilroy-goes-back-to-back-at-the-masters
Published: April 12, 2026 23:10
With another green jacket, McIlroy joined Tiger Woods, Nick Faldo and Jack Nicklaus as the only repeat winners of the Masters.
It's OK to love all bees — including honey bees
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/its-ok-to-love-all-bees-including-honey-bees
Published: April 12, 2026 21:48
The accusations you may have heard about nonnative honey bees aren't backed by evidence. Entomologists explain that there are plenty of ways bees make the world a better place.
A president and a pope: Two of the world's most influential Americans at odds over Iran
Published: April 12, 2026 21:22
Never before has the relationship between Washington and the Vatican revolved around two Americans — specifically, a 79-year-old politician from Queens and a 70-year-old pontiff from Chicago.
Iran war puts prediction markets back in the spotlight
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/economy/iran-war-puts-prediction-markets-back-in-the-spotlight
Published: April 12, 2026 21:06
Prediction markets let people wager on just about anything — from basketball games to elections. And among more jarring bets recently, the fate of the U.S. and Israel's war against Iran.
Polling stations close in pivotal Hungary election that could unseat long-time Prime Minister Orbán
Published: April 12, 2026 18:15
Hungarians cast ballots Sunday in Europe's most consequential election this year, setting a record turnout in a vote that could unseat populist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán after 16 years in power.
China says it will resume some ties with Taiwan following visit by opposition leader
Published: April 12, 2026 18:00
China said Sunday it would resume some ties it had suspended with Taiwan such as direct flights and imports of Taiwanese aquaculture products following a visit by the opposition leader of Taiwan.
NASA sets its sights on Artemis III following astronauts' historic moon flyby
Published: April 12, 2026 17:50
Now that the first lunar travelers in more than a half-century are safely back in Houston with their families, NASA has Artemis III in its sights.
Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of Easter ceasefire violations
Published: April 12, 2026 16:52
Russia and Ukraine accused each other of violating a Kremlin-declared Easter ceasefire Sunday, as Orthodox Christians gathered to celebrate the holiday.
Failed U.S.-Iran negotiations in Pakistan raise questions about fragile ceasefire
Published: April 12, 2026 16:16
As the U.S.–Iran ceasefire talks ended without an agreement in Islamabad, Pakistan, both sides blamed each other for the failure. Negotiators will now return to their capitals and reconsider their next moves.
Trump says U.S. Navy will 'immediately' blockade Strait of Hormuz after ceasefire talks end without agreement
Published: April 12, 2026 15:56
President Trump on Sunday said the U.S. Navy would "immediately" begin a blockade to stop ships from entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz, after historic U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks in Pakistan ended without an agreement.
Cheers welcome Artemis II astronauts home after record-breaking trip
Published: April 11, 2026 22:23
The crew of four arrived at Ellington Field near NASA's Johnson Space Center and Mission Control, flying in from San Diego, where they splashed down just offshore the evening before.
Drought threatens myrrh tree key to luxury perfumes and African incomes
Published: April 11, 2026 20:54
Myrrh, a key ingredient in some of the world's most well-known perfumes, is under threat in Ethiopia as a historic drought and starving livestock endanger the trees that produce the resin.
Stabbings on New York City subway leave 3 hurt as officers fatally shoot knife-wielding man
Published: April 11, 2026 19:29
A man with a machete who attacked three people randomly at a major New York City subway station on Saturday morning was shot and killed by police, authorities said.
Masters winner to receive $4.5 million from record $22.5 million prize payout
Published: April 11, 2026 19:20
The Masters on Saturday announced its prize purse for this year's championship at $22.5 million overall — the highest payout of golf's four majors.
Pope Leo XIV denounces the 'delusion of omnipotence' he says is fueling the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran
Published: April 11, 2026 18:42
In his strongest words yet, Pope Leo XIV on Saturday denounced the "delusion of omnipotence" that is fueling the U.S.-Israel war in Iran and demanded political leaders stop and negotiate peace.
Babies too young for MMR vaccine become 'sitting ducks' in measles outbreaks
Published: April 11, 2026 17:29
Babies too young to be vaccinated are among the most vulnerable in a measles outbreak and depend entirely on herd immunity.
Tribally owned gas stations offer cheaper fuel as Iran war drives up prices
Published: April 11, 2026 17:15
Tribes exempt from state fuel taxes can sell for much less than competing stations nearby.
New vehicles now sell for an average of nearly $50,000
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/economy/new-vehicles-now-sell-for-an-average-of-nearly-50000
Published: April 11, 2026 17:02
Consumer prices rose 3.3%Â in March, the biggest yearly increase since May 2024, while new car prices were up 12.6% from a year ago, the Labor Department reported.
Orthodox Easter ceasefire falters as Ukraine says Russia continues drone strikes
Published: April 11, 2026 16:23
Russia continued to strike Ukrainian positions with drones after a Kremlin-declared Easter ceasefire took effect Saturday, a Ukrainian military officer told The Associated Press, casting immediate doubt over the truce.
U.S.-Iran direct negotiations begin in Pakistan as war's fragile ceasefire holds
Published: April 11, 2026 15:51
The United States and Iran began face-to-face negotiations Saturday in Pakistan, days after a fragile, two-week ceasefire was announced.
Vance heads to Pakistan for talks with Iran to end war
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/vance-heads-to-pakistan-for-talks-with-iran-to-end-war
Published: April 10, 2026 22:55
Vice President JD Vance is heading to Pakistan, where he's set to meet Iranian officials in a bid to end the nearly six-week U.S.-Israel war with Iran. The demands are steep, trust is thin, and President Trump said he's unsure he'll support further talks…
News Wrap: Inflation report shows the biggest increase since 2024
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/news-wrap-inflation-report-shows-the-biggest-increase-since-2024
Published: April 10, 2026 22:45
In our news wrap Friday, the latest inflation report shows the biggest price increase since 2024, the Trump administration released plans for a new triumphal arch in the president's effort to leave his mark on the nation's capital and Russia and Ukraine…
Hungarian election could end Orbán's grip on power and alter Europe's political landscape
Published: April 10, 2026 22:40
Hungarians will go to the polls this Sunday in one of the most closely watched elections this year. Longtime Prime Minister Victor Orbán, an ally of both President Trump and Russia's Vladimir Putin, is facing the most serious challenge to his 16 years in…
The potential impacts of the U.S. birth rate decline
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/the-potential-impacts-of-the-u-s-birth-rate-decline
Published: April 10, 2026 22:35
The U.S. fertility rate is at an all-time low, according to recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Researchers say this is part of a larger downward trend. Since 2007, the number of Americans having babies has dropped 23%, well…
See planned images for Trump's Washington triumphal arch
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/see-planned-images-for-trumps-washington-triumphal-arch
Published: April 10, 2026 20:57
It includes a towering winged figure with a Lady Liberty-like torch and crown, flanked by two eagles and guarded by four lions — all gilded.
How will NASA get the Artemis II crew safely back on Earth? Here's the science behind splashdown
Published: April 10, 2026 20:23
While splashdown can be harrowing – the spacecraft will hurdle through the atmosphere faster than the speed of sound and reach temperatures in the thousands of degrees – NASA has been doing it for decades.
WATCH: Is Harris running in 2028? 'I'm thinking about it'
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-is-harris-running-in-2028-im-thinking-about-it
Published: April 10, 2026 20:08
After chants of "run again!" filled the room, former Vice President Kamala Harris told African American activists on Friday that she's actively considering another presidential bid.
Mamdani hits 100 days as mayor of New York City
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/mamdani-hits-100-days-as-mayor-of-new-york-city
Published: April 10, 2026 19:31
As Mamdani, a Democrat, marks an early milestone in his mayoralty, it remains to be seen whether he'll be able to leverage his fame into achieving the progressive policy proposals that propelled him to office.
AP report: Trump administration admits a glaring error in its New York health fraud accusations
Published: April 10, 2026 18:41
The error, which the administration admitted first to The Associated Press, prompted health analysts to question how many of the Republican administration's sweeping anti-fraud efforts around the country were based on faulty findings.
The Iran war exposed Republican rifts. Trump's exit efforts haven't healed them yet
Published: April 10, 2026 17:27
In the decade since President Donald Trump's "America First" movement rose to power by rejecting military intervention, his coalition has rarely been tested the way it is now.
Federal court hears new case against Trump's latest global tariffs
Published: April 10, 2026 17:01
The U.S. Court of International Trade, a specialized court in New York, is hearing oral arguments Friday in an attempt to overturn the temporary tariffs President Donald Trump turned to after the Supreme Court in February struck down his preferred choice —…
The Trump administration just updated rules for CDC's vaccine advisory panel, allowing inclusion of RFK Jr. allies
Published: April 10, 2026 16:20
The changes published Thursday come after a recent legal defeat that has at least temporarily halted meetings of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, which for decades has recommended how best to use the nation's vaccines.
U.S. and Iran prepare for ceasefire talks as Netanyahu authorizes negotiations with Lebanon
Published: April 10, 2026 15:17
There remain many issues that could derail the truce — as well as negotiations for a broader deal to permanently end the war.
WATCH: Vance warns Iran not to 'play' the U.S. as he heads to negotiations in Pakistan
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/en-route-to-war-negotiations-vance-warns-iran-not-to-play-the-u-s
Published: April 10, 2026 14:32
Vice President JD Vance, who has long been skeptical of foreign military interventions and outspoken about the prospect of sending troops into open-ended conflicts, set off Friday to lead mediated talks with Iran in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad.
Soaring gas prices leads to biggest monthly inflation spike in four years in March
Published: April 10, 2026 13:55
It's the first read on inflation to capture the effects of the Iran war.
Federal judge finds Pentagon in violation of court order to restore reporters' access
Published: April 10, 2026 00:38
A federal judge on Thursday ruled that the Defense Department is violating his earlier order to restore access to the Pentagon for reporters, a setback in the administration's efforts to impede the work of journalists.
Venezuelan lawmakers approve sweeping mining bill to entice wary foreign investors
Published: April 10, 2026 00:32
The bill regulates mineral rights, establishes small, medium and large-scale mining categories, and allows for independent arbitration of disputes, which foreign investors view as key to guard against the government seizing their assets.
EPA proposes gutting rules for handling toxic coal ash, a move that threatens groundwater
Published: April 10, 2026 00:12
The Trump administration on Thursday proposed weakening rules for the disposal of ash produced by burning coal that can contain hazardous heavy metals and contaminate groundwater.
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