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Latest News • Apr 15

Live Updates: Iran war continues with U.S. blockade of ports; Lebanon and Israel hold direct talks

The U.S. blockade of Iran's ports is now in its second day as Washington pressures Tehran to relinquish control of the Strait of Hormuz.

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Latest News • Apr 15

‘A pope who uses his brain’: Vatican locals and visitors take sides in Leo v Trump spat

While some US visitors back their president, shopkeepers who serve the papacy and tourists support the pontiff.

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Latest News • Apr 15

Gallego Dismissed Rumors of a ‘Flirty’ Swalwell, Highlighting a Culture of Silence

The admission by Senator Ruben Gallego that he had heard, but disbelieved, rumors about Eric Swalwell and women showed the attitude on Capitol Hill toward...

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Latest News • Apr 15

Vance Says the Pope Should Be More Careful When Talking About Theology

Vice President JD Vance invoked World War II on Tuesday to defend the U.S. bombing of Iran from criticism by Pope Leo XIV, extending the Trump...

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Latest News • Apr 15

New accuser says Eric Swalwell sexually assaulted her in 2018

Lonna Drewes alleges Democratic congressman drugged and raped her at hotel.

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Latest News • Apr 15

Here’s What the U.S. Blockade of Iran Looks Like

A U.S. blockade of Iranian ports relies on more than 15 warships and potentially thousands of U.S. servicemembers, including Marines and special-operations...

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Latest News • Apr 15

US talks between Lebanon and Israel end – as it happened

This live blog has now closed. You can read the latest on the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran here. Updated 2m ago.

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Latest News • Apr 15

Rubio Hosts Israel and Lebanon for Rare Meeting Shadowed by U.S.-Iran War

The gathering ended with encouraging words, even as Israel continued to refuse to halt its military campaign against Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon.

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Latest News • Apr 15

Colorado pileup involving more than 75 crashed vehicles on snowy eastbound I-70 results in major closure

I-70 eastbound remains closed at the Eisenhower Tunnel after a 75-vehicle pileup that hospitalized 19 people.

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Latest News • Apr 15

Hochul Proposes Tax on N.Y.C. Second Homes That Are Worth $5 Million

Gov. Kathy Hochul, who has opposed raising taxes, favored a “pied-à-terre” luxury tax because it largely targets the ultrawealthy who primarily live outside...

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Latest News • Apr 15

Surgeon Who Removed Wrong Organ From Patient Is Charged in His Death

Dr. Thomas Shaknovsky tried to persuade his colleagues in the operating room that the liver he removed from a 70-year-old patient was a spleen, according to...

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Latest News • Apr 14

U.S. blockade has turned back six merchant ships leaving Strait of Hormuz

More than a dozen American warships positioned in the Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea are acting as a “net,” officials said. None of the encounters has...

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Latest News • Apr 14

‘They’re not getting what they voted for’: Jesus meme lays bare GOP frustrations with Trump

The president's attacks on the first American pope and a deleted Jesus meme are deepening fractures within his MAGA coalition. Andrea Gallardo, 20, from...

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Latest News • Apr 14

Live updates: Trump hints US-Iran talks could resume over next two days

Vice President JD Vance is expected to lead a potential second round of negotiations with Iranian officials should a meeting happen before the ceasefire...

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Latest News • Apr 14

Mike Johnson Says He Convinced Trump To Remove Jesus Post

Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., told reporters Tuesday he convinced President Donald Trump to remove a social media post he made depicting himself as Jesus Christ...

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Latest News • Apr 14

‘Heartbreaking reality’: Hampshire College announces transition to closure

AMHERST — Hampshire College is closing after nearly six decades of offering an unconventional liberal arts education that expanded and deepened the academic...

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Latest News • Apr 14

Trump hints Iran talks could resume this week as US port blockade continues

"You should stay there [Islamabad], really, because something could be happening over the next two days, and we're more inclined to go there," Trump was...

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Latest News • Apr 14

Ron DeSantis says Florida's special session on redistricting could be delayed

A redistricting effort in Florida hit a snag Tuesday when Gov. Ron DeSantis said a special legislative session scheduled for next week may be postponed.

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Latest News • Apr 14

Governor Newsom issues proclamation setting special election for California Congressional District 14

SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation setting a special election on August 18, 2026 to fill the Congressional seat for the...

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Latest News • Apr 14

NFL reporter Dianna Russini resigns from The Athletic over photos of her with Patriots coach Mike Vrabel

NFL reporter Dianna Russini resigned from The Athletic less than a week after photos of her and Patriots coach Mike Vrabel at an Arizona hotel drew...

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