Not a Deal-Breaker: White House Downplays Iranian Action Near the Strait

President Trump’s threats have given way (for the moment, at least) to a more conciliatory tone about Iran’s actions in the Strait of Hormuz.


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Iran Says It Seized Two Ships

Also, China quietly builds an island in disputed waters. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.


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Yale Has Come Up With a Surefire Way to Make a Terrible Situation Worse

Don’t retreat from the world; engage it.


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RFK Jr. Says His Department Advises All Children to Get Measles Vaccine

Testifying on Capitol Hill, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. continued to back away from his criticism of the measles shot. But he spoke on behalf of his department, not himself.


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USF doctoral students vanish; family says disappearance is 'very suspicious' and 'unusual'

Two University of South Florida doctoral students have been missing for nearly a week, prompting police to seek the public's help in finding them.


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Virginia’s Vote Is Crucial in the Fight for Control of Congress

Also, Trump extends the cease-fire with Iran. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.


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Election Day Turnout for Virginia Redistricting Measure Shows Significant Decline

In-person turnout on Tuesday is trailing far behind that of last year’s governor’s race, which set a state record in a nonpresidential election.


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Is a ‘Curse of the Mambino’ Plaguing the Mets? Mamdani, Say It Ain’t So.

On April 9, Zohran Mamdani posed for a picture with the New York Mets mascots. Since the joyous photo op, the Mets have not won a game.


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D.H.S. Will Run Out of Money for Paychecks in May, Secretary Says

The issue threatens to renew chaos at airports as lawmakers remain divided over a deal to end the two-month shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security.


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Lyrids Meteor Shower: How to Watch, Peak Time and Weather Forecast

Active since last week, the Lyrids meteor shower is expected to reach peak viewing tonight.


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Ex-cop who killed suspect with cooler walks free as he appeals conviction that made him an example

Former NYPD officer Erik Duran was released on bail as he appeals his manslaughter conviction in the fatal 2023 cooler-throwing incident.


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FAA investigates Southwest near miss after air traffic control sends jets on collision course

The FAA is investigating a reported close call between two Southwest flights at Nashville airport involving a go-around and onboard traffic alerts.


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Man whose wife vanished years ago now cuffed in separate cold case – authorities say his past was deadly

Robert McCaffrey, accused of killing Lisa Marie McBride in 1990, pleads not guilty as investigators say he allegedly confessed to the decades-old murder.


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