Live Updates: U.S. military blockade on Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz begins - CBS News

1. Live Updates: U.S. military blockade on Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz begins  CBS News
2. Iran war live updates: Trump vows to 'kill' Iranian warships that near US blockade  AP News
3. US begins Iran port blockade, oil prices ease on hopes for dialogue  Reuters
4. The U.S. Blockades Iran’s Ports  The New York Times
5. Donald Trump’s blockade of Hormuz is a dangerous gamble  The Economist

Vance Says Pope Leo Should Stay Out of U.S. Affairs - The New York Times

1. Vance Says Pope Leo Should Stay Out of U.S. Affairs  The New York Times
2. Trump’s Explanation for an Image of Himself as Jesus: ‘I Thought It Was Me as a Doctor’  The New York Times
3. ‘Stick to matters of morality’: JD Vance tells Vatican to stay out of US politics amid Trump–Pope row  The Times of India
4. Trump says he won't apologize to Pope Leo and explains his reason for posting much-criticized meme  AP News
5. Many US Catholics are dismayed by Trump's unprecedented broadside at the first American pope  Yahoo

Eric Swalwell announces resignation from Congress - Axios

1. Eric Swalwell announces resignation from Congress  Axios
2. Swalwell exit shakes up chaotic California governor's race  BBC
3. Rep. Eric Swalwell resigns from U.S. House after sexual misconduct allegations  CNBC
4. Race for California Governor Moves on After Dramatic Downfall of Rep. Eric Swalwell  U.S. News & World Report
5. What to know about Eric Swalwell's exit from Congress and the California governor's race  SFGATE

Republican Tony Gonzales to step down from Congress amid expulsion threat - The Guardian

1. Republican Tony Gonzales to step down from Congress amid expulsion threat  The Guardian
2. Embattled GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales announces he’s stepping down from Congress  CNN
3. Tony Gonzales, a Texas Congressman, Says He Will Resign  The New York Times
4. Reps. Swalwell, Gonzales say they’ll leave Congress ahead of possible expulsion votes  The Washington Post
5. Swalwell to resign from Congress  Politico

Orbán's election loss has ripple effects for Trump and U.S. conservatives - PBS

1. Orbán's election loss has ripple effects for Trump and U.S. conservatives  PBS
2. 5 things to know about Péter Magyar, Hungary's new prime minister  NPR
3. Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 13, 2026  Institute for the Study of War
4. Trump and MAGA Embraced Orban. Now, They’re Worried by His Loss in Hungary’s Election.  The New York Times
5. Orbán’s Defeat Shows What Trump’s Opponents Keep Doing Wrong  Politico

Exclusive: US, Iran leave door open to dialogue after tense Islamabad talks - Reuters

1. Exclusive: US, Iran leave door open to dialogue after tense Islamabad talks  Reuters
2. US eyes potential second round of in-person talks with Iran as blockade takes hold  CNN
3. U.S. asked Iran to freeze uranium enrichment for 20 years, sources say  Axios
4. In a Shift, U.S. Asked Iran to Suspend Nuclear Enrichment for 20 Years  WSJ
5. How JD Vance Tried and Failed to End the War in Iran That He Opposed  The New York Times

Negotiations to prevent a Tuesday LAUSD strike are still in progress Monday evening - Los Angeles...

1. Negotiations to prevent a Tuesday LAUSD strike are still in progress Monday evening  Los Angeles Times
2. Los Angeles Unified School District continues crucial negotiations with 1 union to avoid strike  ABC7 Los Angeles
3. LAUSD reaches labor deals with teachers, principals. Why schools could still be closed Tuesday  LAist
4. Here are resources for LAUSD students, parents if strike goes forward  NBC Los Angeles
5. Los Angeles school district could close all its schools Tuesday. Why?  USA Today

Amid War, G.O.P. Puts Off Testimony From Senior Pentagon Commanders - The New York Times

Amid War, G.O.P. Puts Off Testimony From Senior Pentagon Commanders  The New York Times

Rubio to host Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors for talks amid ceasefire effort - Axios

1. Rubio to host Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors for talks amid ceasefire effort  Axios
2. Lebanon enters talks with Israel but with no cards to play  BBC
3. Hezbollah leader urges Lebanon’s government to pull out of Israel talks  Al Jazeera
4. U.S.-Iran Cease-fire Hezbollah Leader Says Lebanon Should Avoid Israel Talks, Vows Continued Fighting  Haaretz
5. Israel Launches New Attacks in Lebanon, Days Ahead of Rare Direct Talks  The New York Times

Carney didn’t win a majority, he built one. Now comes the test. - Politico

1. Carney didn’t win a majority, he built one. Now comes the test.  Politico
2. Canada Special Elections 2026 Results: Carney’s Liberal Party Gains Majority  The New York Times
3. Canadian prime minister Mark Carney secures majority government after special election  The Telegraph
4. University-Rosedale byelection results  CBC
5. Canada’s Carney Secures Majority Mandate After Electoral Wins, Political Defections  WSJ

Lynette Hooker was concerned about husband Brian in messages to friend: "I can't be out there wit...

1. Lynette Hooker was concerned about husband Brian in messages to friend: "I can't be out there with him"  CBS News
2. Lynette Hooker told friend in 2024 text: "I can't be out there with him"  Yahoo
3. Michigan Man Is Released in Wife’s Disappearance in the Bahamas  The New York Times
4. Police release husband of woman reported missing after going overboard in Bahamas: Attorney  abcnews.com
5. Dinghy route taken by missing American woman and jailed husband recreated as details of disappearance emerge  Fox News

Stepbrother charged with sexual assault and murder in cruise death of Anna Kepner, officials say ...

1. Stepbrother charged with sexual assault and murder in cruise death of Anna Kepner, officials say  BBC
2. Stepbrother charged with murder, sex abuse in teen girl's cruise ship death: DOJ  abcnews.com
3. A 16-year-old from Florida is charged with sexually assaulting and killing stepsister on a cruise ship  CNN
4. Florida teenager charged with sexually assaulting and killing stepsister Anna Kepner on cruise ship  The Guardian
5. Anna Kepner's stepbrother charged months after the cheerleader was found dead on a cruise ship  NBC News

Severe weather could bring large hail, dangerous conditions for drivers - MPR News

1. Severe weather could bring large hail, dangerous conditions for drivers  MPR News
2. First Alert Weather Day on Tuesday evenings due to strong to severe storms  WSAW
3. Storm Chasers Mesmerized by 'Absolutely Gorgeous' Vortex Ravaging Farmland  Yahoo
4. Live weather updates: 3 confirmed tornadoes, large hail hit southern Minnesota  FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
5. Confirmed tornado in Blue Earth County, severe storms across the state  5 EYEWITNESS NEWS

Trump’s top general urges lawmakers to reup FISA 702 - Live Updates - Politico

1. Trump’s top general urges lawmakers to reup FISA 702 - Live Updates  Politico
2. US intel officials scramble to keep surveillance law running amid Iran war tensions  CNN
3. White House urges Congress to pass clean FISA extension  Axios
4. Congressional Black Caucus to Support Spying Powers Used on BLM Activists  The American Prospect
5. Powerful surveillance program faces obstacles as renewal deadline looms  The Washington Post

DoorDasher joins Trump for White House press event after delivering McDonald's - CBS News

1. DoorDasher joins Trump for White House press event after delivering McDonald's  CBS News
2. PHOTOS: President Trump gets DoorDash delivery of McDonald's outside Oval Office  WBFF
3. Trump deleted AI Jesus then ordered McNuggets in probably his weirdest move yet  The Independent
4. 'DoorDash Grandma' praises Trump tax break after 11K savings amid husband's cancer fight  Fox Business
5. Dasher Completes First Ever White House Delivery to Mark Impact of No Tax on Tips  DoorDash

2 dead in U.S. military strike on alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific - NBC News

1. 2 dead in U.S. military strike on alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific  NBC News
2. US military kills two men in new strike on vessel in eastern Pacific  Al Jazeera
3. Strikes on alleged drug boats kill 5 in eastern Pacific, U.S. military says  NPR
4. US military says it killed two people in another boat strike in eastern Pacific  The Guardian
5. US military conducts more deadly strikes against vessels of alleged 'narco-terrorists  Fox News

Dangerous super typhoon barreling toward group of remote US islands - The Guardian

1. Dangerous super typhoon barreling toward group of remote US islands  The Guardian
2. Strongest storm on planet bearing down on U.S. islands in Western Pacific  Yahoo
3. Monster typhoon in the Pacific Ocean is bearing down on group of remote US islands  New York Post
4. Why a powerful storm in the Western Pacific may be a concerning sign  The Washington Post
5. Super Typhoon Sinlaku bears down on Northern Mariana Islands, Guam  Al Jazeera

Judge tosses Trump's lawsuit against WSJ over Epstein letter - Axios

1. Judge tosses Trump's lawsuit against WSJ over Epstein letter  Axios
2. Judge Dismisses Trump’s Suit Over WSJ Report on Birthday Card to Epstein  The New York Times
3. Judge dismisses Trump $10B defamation lawsuit against Murdoch, WSJ about Epstein letter  CNBC
4. Judge dismisses Trump’s lawsuit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein drawing  The Washington Post
5. Judge dismisses Trump's $10B lawsuit over the Wall Street Journal's Epstein reporting  NPR

Judges fired after blocking deportation of pro-Palestinian students - The Guardian

1. Judges fired after blocking deportation of pro-Palestinian students  The Guardian
2. Judges fired after blocking deportations of pro-Palestinian activists  USA Today
3. Trump administration fires Boston immigration judge who issued ruling in Öztürk case  Vermont Public
4. White House Declares the ‘Era of Amnesty’ in the Immigration Courts ‘Is Over’  Center for Immigration Studies
5. How Trump Purged Immigration Judges to Speed Up Deportations  The New York Times

Prosecutors Investigate ICE Agents Who Detained ChongLy Scott Thao in Minnesota - The New York Times

1. Prosecutors Investigate ICE Agents Who Detained ChongLy Scott Thao in Minnesota  The New York Times
2. Minnesota county investigates federal agents’ removal of US citizen from his home as a possible kidnapping  CNN
3. Minnesota authorities investigate arrest by ICE of a Hmong American man as a possible kidnapping  AP News
4. Ramsey County investigating federal agents for possible kidnapping charges in Hmong man’s detainment  Star Tribune
5. Ramsey County prosecutors consider kidnapping charges in St. Paul ICE arrest  FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul

Vance’s bad week: vice-president risks becoming face of two Trump foreign policy failures - The G...

1. Vance’s bad week: vice-president risks becoming face of two Trump foreign policy failures  The Guardian
2. Opinion | How Much Humiliation Can Vance Take?  The New York Times
3. JD Vance had a vision for the world. Trump is wrecking it.  vox.com
4. JD Vance Seems to Ruin Everything He Touches  Esquire
5. Trump Insider Makes Bleak Prediction About Vance’s Future  The Daily Beast

Congress reaches the breaking point on its ethics crisis - Axios

1. Congress reaches the breaking point on its ethics crisis  Axios
2. Expulsion free-for-all in the House  Punchbowl News
3. Congress May Kick Out Some of Its Most Problematic Lawmakers  New York Magazine
4. Press Release: Rep. April McClain Delaney Issues Statement on Conduct of Reps. Swalwell and Gonzales  Quiver Quantitative
5. Lawmakers Behaving Badly: House Considers Historic Expulsion Spree | U.S. News Decision Points | U.S. News  U.S. News & World Report

Texas A&M University System Board of Regents Names Dr. Susan Ballabina as Sole Finalist for Presi...

1. Texas A&M University System Board of Regents Names Dr. Susan Ballabina as Sole Finalist for President of Texas A&M University – A&M System News  The Texas A&M University System
2. Susan Ballabina named sole finalist to lead Texas A&M University  KBTX News 3
3. Texas A&M picks longtime insider Susan Ballabina as sole finalist for president  Houston Chronicle
4. Susan Ballabina named the only finalist as Texas A&M president  The Texas Tribune
5. Susan Ballabina named sole finalist for Texas A&M president by Board of Regents  The Battalion

Pride Flag Can Fly at Stonewall After Trump Administration Reversal - The New York Times

1. Pride Flag Can Fly at Stonewall After Trump Administration Reversal  The New York Times
2. Trump administration agrees to keep Pride flag at Stonewall National Monument  CNN
3. Trump admin agrees to fly pride flag at Stonewall National Monument in resolution to lawsuit  abcnews.com
4. Trump administration agrees to return Pride flag to Stonewall National Monument in New York  PBS
5. Trump administration agrees to keep Pride flag at Stonewall monument  BBC

Vance, after rallying in Hungary for Orban, says he wasn’t surprised by the autocrat’s defeat - P...

1. Vance, after rallying in Hungary for Orban, says he wasn’t surprised by the autocrat’s defeat  Politico
2. JD Vance had two high-profile opportunities to prove himself. Both fell flat  CNN
3. JD Vance takes on ‘poisoned chalice’ of Donald Trump’s foreign policy missions  Financial Times
4. Opinion | Viktor Orban’s Fate Is a Warning Not to Get Too Close to Trump  The New York Times
5. J.D. Vance Stumbles Through a Weekend From Hell  New York Magazine

Pope on board plane to Algeria: ‘I am not a politician, I speak of the Gospel' - Vatican News

1. Pope on board plane to Algeria: ‘I am not a politician, I speak of the Gospel'  Vatican News
2. With Algeria Visit, Pope Leo Returns to His Augustinian Roots  The New York Times
3. Faithful express excitement as Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass in Algeria during visit  Yahoo
4. A country-by-country glance at Pope Leo XIV's trip to Africa  NPR
5. Pope Leo, in Algeria, blasts 'neocolonial' conflicts after Trump criticism  Reuters

Vance says 'the ball is in Iran's court' to move peace talks further, as U.S. blockade takes effe...

1. Vance says 'the ball is in Iran's court' to move peace talks further, as U.S. blockade takes effect  CNBC
2. Why Trump Chose Vance to Negotiate With Iran  The Atlantic
3. Vance says ‘ball is in the Iranian court’  The Hill
4. Vance says US made a lot of progress in talks with Iran  Reuters
5. How JD Vance, skeptical of Trump's war with Iran, came to lead the peace talks  NBC News

Man faces attempted murder charges in attack on home of OpenAI's Sam Altman - BBC

1. Man faces attempted murder charges in attack on home of OpenAI's Sam Altman  BBC
2. Suspect arrested after incendiary device thrown at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s home  CNN
3. Man charged with attempted murder after Molotov cocktail thrown at home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman  Sky News
4. Suspect in attack at Sam Altman's house aimed to kill OpenAI CEO, warned of humanity's extinction from AI  CNBC
5. Sam Altman’s home targeted in second attack; two suspects arrested  The San Francisco Standard

Bodies of 2 workers recovered at CHOP garage collapse site in Grays Ferry - WHYY

1. Bodies of 2 workers recovered at CHOP garage collapse site in Grays Ferry  WHYY
2. Bodies of 2 Ironworkers recovered following Grays Ferry parking garage collapse  6abc Philadelphia
3. Philadelphia partial building collapse: 2 bodies recovered from rubble of demolished parking garage  FOX 29 Philadelphia
4. Family member of worker killed in parking garage collapse speaks out  NBC10 Philadelphia
5. After garage collapse, CHOP should abandon the Grays Ferry project | Editorial  Inquirer.com

Southport killer's parents failed in 'moral duty' to report son - BBC

1. Southport killer's parents failed in 'moral duty' to report son  BBC
2. Killer’s Parents Could Have Prevented Southport Attack in U.K., Report Says  The New York Times
3. U.K. knife attack that killed 3 girls in Taylor Swift-themed dance class could have been prevented, inquiry finds  CBS News
4. Shabana Mahmood says Southport inquiry report exposed ‘systematic failures across multiple public sector organisations’ – UK politics live  The Guardian
5. UK report lays bare ‘catastrophic’ missed chances before stabbings at girls’ dance class  AP News

NASA to Host Artemis II Crew Postflight News Conference - NASA (.gov)

1. NASA to Host Artemis II Crew Postflight News Conference  NASA (.gov)
2. Artemis II Lunar Flyby  NASA (.gov)
3. What the Artemis II crew shared in first remarks after return to Earth  CNN
4. Artemis III will practice docking while Musk’s Starship and Bezos’ Blue Moon compete for Artemis IV  Fortune
5. The best photos from NASA's first moon mission in more than 50 years  NBC News

WNBA draft: Azzi Fudd goes No 1, UCLA smash record and Flau’jae Johnson traded – as it happened -...

1. WNBA draft: Azzi Fudd goes No 1, UCLA smash record and Flau’jae Johnson traded – as it happened  The Guardian
2. Dallas Wings select UConn's Azzi Fudd No. 1 in 2026 WNBA draft  ESPN
3. 2026 WNBA Draft: Azzi Fudd goes to Wings at No. 1, says chemistry with Paige Bueckers makes the fit 'easy'  CBS Sports
4. Chicago Sky look to build a brighter future with 3 picks in WNBA Draft  CBS News
5. WNBA Announces 'Historic' Draft Moment Not Seen in 15 Years  Yahoo Sports

Oil falls as Vance comments raise hopes for a diplomatic resolution to Mideast conflict - CNBC

1. Oil falls as Vance comments raise hopes for a diplomatic resolution to Mideast conflict  CNBC
2. Oil prices ease on hopes of new US-Iran peace talks  BBC
3. Physical oil hits fresh record high near $150 a barrel as Hormuz crisis worsens  Reuters
4. Oil prices rise after Trump threatens to block passage through Strait of Hormuz  CNN
5. Asian Equities Rise, Oil Falls Amid Hopes for Further U.S.-Iran Peace Talks  WSJ

DHS orders thousands of furloughed employees back to work despite ongoing shutdown - CBS News

1. DHS orders thousands of furloughed employees back to work despite ongoing shutdown  CBS News
2. TSA officers urge Congress to end partial shutdown and ensure consistent pay  KATU
3. DHS calling furloughed staff back to work despite shutdown  Federal News Network
4. TSA workers at PDX call for end to partial government shutdown  KOIN.com
5. Lawmakers set to return to Washington as TSA paycheck uncertainty looms over partial shutdown negotiations  The Hill

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s 2026 Inductees: Oasis, Phil Collins, Iron Maiden, Sade, Billy Idol, Wu...

1. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s 2026 Inductees: Oasis, Phil Collins, Iron Maiden, Sade, Billy Idol, Wu-Tang Clan and More  Variety
2. New Edition not selected for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with class of 2026 despite winning fan vote  WKYC
3. Oasis, Phil Collins and Sade to Join Rock & Roll Hall of Fame  The New York Times
4. Meet the 2026 Rock Hall inductees!  FOX 8 News
5. Luther Vandross headed to R&R Hall of Fame with Oasis, Sade, more  Detroit Free Press

Former Cardinals head coach, Titans assistant McGinnis dies - ESPN

1. Former Cardinals head coach, Titans assistant McGinnis dies  ESPN
2. Longtime NFL Coach, Titans Color Analyst Dave McGinnis Passes Away at Age 74  Tennessee Titans
3. Dave McGinnis, former Cardinals head coach and beloved Titans assistant, dead at 74  Fox News
4. Former Cardinals head coach Dave McGinnis dies at 74  NBC Sports
5. Titans analyst, former Cardinals head coach Dave McGinnis dies at 74  NFL.com

Leeds United: What does their win against Manchester United mean in Premier League relegation bat...

1. Leeds United: What does their win against Manchester United mean in Premier League relegation battle?  BBC
2. Michael Carrick labels Lisandro Martinez red card decision 'one of worst he's ever seen'  ESPN
3. Leeds stun Manchester United after Okafor double and Martínez red card for hair-pull  The Guardian
4. Michael Carrick names Man Utd team to meet Leeds 13 April  Manchester United
5. Leeds' display at Manchester United will 'send shiver down spine' or relegation rivals, says Jamie Carragher  Sky Sports

S&P 500 futures are little changed after index erases Iran war losses: Live updates - CNBC

1. S&P 500 futures are little changed after index erases Iran war losses: Live updates  CNBC
2. Stocks stage a big comeback Monday with the S&P 500 wiping out Iran war losses: Live updates  CNBC
3. Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq gain as Trump says Iran wants to talk, software stocks rally  Yahoo Finance
4. Opinion | An Iran Cease-Fire Won’t Help Gas Prices  The New York Times
5. Stocks rally, oil dips below $100 a barrel as investors signal hope for swift end to Iran war  CBS News

Hall of Famer Dick Vitale announces melanoma diagnosis - ESPN

1. Hall of Famer Dick Vitale announces melanoma diagnosis  ESPN
2. Legendary basketball broadcaster again facing cancer diagnosis  Cleveland.com
3. Dick Vitale announces fifth cancer diagnosis as biopsy confirms melanoma in his lung and liver cavity  Fox News
4. Legendary broadcaster Dick Vitale announces melanoma diagnosis. 'I feel fantastic," he adds  Los Angeles Times
5. Dick Vitale health update: College basketball analyst confirms melanoma diagnosis  USA Today

Three Up, Three Down: Drivers in focus leaving Bristol - NASCAR.com

1. Three Up, Three Down: Drivers in focus leaving Bristol  NASCAR.com
2. 2026 Food City 500 Post-Race Inspection Results  Jayski
3. Ty Gibbs, enigmatic lightning rod, enters new spotlight with first NASCAR Cup win  The New York Times
4. NASCAR points after Bristol: Hendrick Motorsports holds three spots inside the top seven  Hendrick Motorsports
5. Ty Gibbs Is Offically a NASCAR Cup Series Winner, Holding Off Champions for His First Win at Bristol  Road & Track

KEY QUESTIONS: How does Holmes feel about the 2026 NFL Draft class heading into next week? - Detr...

1. KEY QUESTIONS: How does Holmes feel about the 2026 NFL Draft class heading into next week?  Detroit Lions
2. 2026 NFL Draft preview: 5 linebackers that could interest Lions  Detroit Lions
3. Lions GM Brad Holmes: We don’t have to draft an offensive tackle or edge rusher  NBC Sports
4. Brad Holmes says Detroit Lions don't have to force picks at OT, DE  Detroit Free Press
5. 5 takeaways from Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes’ pre-draft press conference  MLive.com

Gennaro Filice 2026 NFL mock draft 2.0: Cowboys and Chiefs shake up top 10 with two trades - NFL.com

1. Gennaro Filice 2026 NFL mock draft 2.0: Cowboys and Chiefs shake up top 10 with two trades  NFL.com
2. College coaches pick 2026 NFL draft sleepers  ESPN
3. NFL Draft 2026 ‘The Beast’ Guide: Dane Brugler’s definitive scouting reports and player rankings - The Athletic  The New York Times
4. Morning Break: Mock drafts roll out ahead of 2026 NFL Draft  New Orleans Saints | NewOrleansSaints.com
5. Renner's three-round NFL mock draft: A wide-open top 10 becomes a case study in positional value  CBS Sports

Revolution Medicines touts ‘unprecedented’ data for pancreatic cancer pill - statnews.com

1. Revolution Medicines touts ‘unprecedented’ data for pancreatic cancer pill  statnews.com
2. Revolution Medicines says its potential breakthrough pancreatic cancer drug succeeds in late-stage trial  CNBC
3. Revolution Medicines (RVMD) Soars to All-Time High on Stellar Cancer Treatment Trial  Yahoo Finance
4. Revolution beats expectations | ApexOnco - Clinical Trials news and analysis  Oncology Pipeline
5. Revolution’s much-hyped RAS inhibitor hits key survival goals in phase 3 pancreatic cancer trial  Fierce Biotech