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Doomscrolling alert: The Atlantic current may be headed for collapse | The Excerpt
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- Doomscrolling alert: The Atlantic current may be headed for collapse | The Excerpt
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- 2 hours ago
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- A large-scale and delicate system of ocean currents that has been active for millions of years and that’s responsible for our warm climate is in danger of collapse due to climate change. This is according to a new study published in April in the journal Science Advances. Shane Elipot, a physical oceanographer at the University of Miami and one of the authors of the study, joins The Excerpt to share his findings.
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- 2026 California governor debate reaction from candidates amid election to succeed Gavin Newsom
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- 4 hours ago
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- For the first time since Eric Swalwell’s departure from California's gubernatorial race, the leading gubernatorial candidates took the debate floor on Wednesday, April 22, where the cost of living in California became focal points.
The two Republican candidates — former Fox News host Steve Hilton and Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco argued that the state's one-party rule and government overreach have resulted in the myriad of issues facing the state, including cost of living, housing, and homelessness.
Democratic candidates Tom Steyer, Xavier Becerra, Matt Mahan, and Katie Porter were more divided about the root causes of California's issues, often offering different remedies.
Watch each candidate's reaction to the debate in this video.
5 takeaways from the debate: https://www.desertsun.com/story/news/nation/california/2026/04/22/what-did-candidates-say-during-california-gubernatorial-debate/89734122007/
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- Navy secretary John C. Phelan exits amid Iran blockade
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- 9 hours ago
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- The Pentagon confirmed Navy Secretary John C. Phelan is exiting immediately as President Trump maintains the Iran naval blockade.
READ: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2026/04/22/trump-ceasefire-hormuz-blockade-iran-war-updates--live/89726141007/
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- Iran parade ballistic missiles, seizes container ships after extended ceasefire
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- 10 hours ago
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- Three container ships came under fire, two of which Iran seized, in the Strait of Hormuz after President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire.
This video has been updated to correct a quote that was misattributed. The quote should be attributed to Iranian Parliament speaker’s adviser Mahdi Mohammadi.
READ: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2026/04/22/trump-ceasefire-hormuz-blockade-iran-war-updates--live/89726141007/
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- White House says no deadline on Iran talks, Trump 'will dictate timetable'
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- 10 hours ago
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- The White House declined to say how long President Trump is willing to wait for Iranian negotiators to respond as peace talks stall.
READ: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2026/04/22/trump-ceasefire-hormuz-blockade-iran-war-updates--live/89726141007/
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- Senate once again votes down resolution to end hostilities in Iran
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- 11 hours ago
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- The Senate once again voted a resolution to end hostilities in Iran. It was largely a party line vote.
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- AI-powered robot beats top ping pong players in historic manner
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- 12 hours ago
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- Sony AI's autonomous robot Ace has made history, competing and defeating some top ping pong players in a sports first. See one of its matches.
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- At least 2 dead, nearly two dozen injured after chemical leak at West Virginia plant
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- 12 hours ago
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- At least two people died and nearly two dozen people went to the hospital after a chemical leak at a West Virginia plant.
READ: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/04/22/chemical-leak-west-virginia-plant-catalyst-refiners/89737605007/
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- FBI says SPLC paid informants without donors knowing. Feds pay them too
- Date posted
- 12 hours ago
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- Prosecutors say the Southern Poverty Law Center misled donors by paying informants connected to extremist groups. However, some argue the tactic mirrors long standing FBI practices.
READ: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/04/22/splc-indicted-paying-sources-fbi-pays-informants/89726011007/
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- Dog steals the show amid heated UK Parliament debates
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- 13 hours ago
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- Shhh. A guide dog (her name is Jennie) was seen taking a nap amid heated debates inside UK's House of Commons. See the peaceful moment.
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- Climate activists arrested at Earth Day protest outside Trump Tower
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- 14 hours ago
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- Climate activists demonstrating outside Trump Tower in honor of Earth Day were arrested after their sit-in blocked traffic on Fifth Avenue.
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- Bear safely tranquilized and rescued from a tree in New York. See the video.
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- 14 hours ago
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- Onlookers cheer as a sedated bear falls down from a tree into a safety net held by wildlife staff.
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- Spirit Airlines could get $500M government bailout as talks intensify
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- 15 hours ago
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- Spirit Airlines could get a $500 million bailout from Washington. The Trump administration is in talks about rescuing low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines, which is struggling to exit bankruptcy.
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- US Naval blockade continues in Strait of Hormuz despite Iran war ceasefire, Trump WH press sec. says
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- 15 hours ago
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- White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt discussed what President Donald Trump's extension of the United States of America's ceasefire with Iran means.
READ: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2026/04/22/trump-ceasefire-hormuz-blockade-iran-war-updates--live/89726141007/
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- Live: Karoline Leavitt press conference at White House after Fox News interview
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- 15 hours ago
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- White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will hold a White House press conference on April 22, 2026.
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- Trump's Bible verse readings follow past comments about Christianity and the Pope
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- 15 hours ago
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- US ceasefire extension in Iran war 'important step' toward de-escalation, diplomacy, UN says
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- 16 hours ago
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- United Nations spokesperson Stephane Dujarric commented on the United States extending its ceasefire with Iran. In the Strait of Hormuz Wednesday, Iran reportedly seized two ships.
Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2026/04/22/trump-ceasefire-hormuz-blockade-iran-war-updates--live/89726141007/
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- Georgia Rep. David Scott dies at 80 after final House vote
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- 16 hours ago
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- Georgia Congressman David Scott dies at 80 years old, just one day after voting in the House, drawing tributes and shifting the balance in Congress.
READ: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/04/22/david-scott-death-georgia-congressman/89734479007/
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- A Trump statue is locked in a payment dispute. See why.
- Date posted
- 17 hours ago
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- Sculptor Alan Cottrill is keeping a bronze statue of President Donald Trump in an undisclosed location until he gets his full payment.
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- Live: Protest outside Trump Tower shows climate activists demonstrate at 'Earth Day Uprising' event
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- 17 hours ago
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- Extinction Rebellion, one of the largest climate organizers worldwide, is planning an Earth Day Uprising in New York City near Trump Tower.
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- Live: RFK Jr. testifies on Trump's HHS budget in Senate Finance committee
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- 17 hours ago
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- Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to testify before the Senate Committee of Finance on President Donald Trump's proposed budget. Kennedy will be questioned on vaccination.
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- Amid Iran war, why did US extend sanctions relief on Iranian and Russian oil? Treasury Sec. answers
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- 18 hours ago
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- Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent faced questions about the extension of relief on sanctions to Iranian and Russian oil from US Senator Chris Coons during a budget hearing on April 22.
The move is short-term, only for 30 days, with Bessent citing requests from countries that are the most vulnerable to oil shortages due to the Strait of Hormuz being closed. Bessent also noted that estimates of $14 billion being gained by Iran from the relief are “a myth,” but he did not provide an alternate figure.
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- 2026 Honda Ridgeline reviewed
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- 22 hours ago
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- Auto critic Mark Phelan took a second look at Ridgeline, Honda's midsize pickup truck. 🚙 #USATCars
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- What’s at stake as King Charles visits Trump | The Excerpt
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- 1 day ago
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- King Charles III is heading to Washington for his first visit as monarch — and the timing is anything but simple. The king will address Congress and attend a state dinner with President Donald Trump. But the visit comes amid rising global tensions, including divisions over Iran and uncertainty about the future of NATO. It also unfolds against the backdrop of renewed scrutiny over Prince Andrew’s past ties to Jeffrey Epstein. So what can the monarch actually accomplish in a moment like this?
USA TODAY Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page joins The Excerpt to break down the stakes.
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- Virginia voters approve congressional map overhaul
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- 1 day ago
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- Virginia voters approved a sweeping congressional map redraw that could flip House power.
Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2026/04/21/virginia-redistricting-special-election-updates-results--live/89705382007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube
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- Trump reads Bible passage amid Iran war and religious backlash
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- 1 day ago
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- President Donald Trump read 2 Chronicles 7:11-22 as part of a week of national scripture reading. This comes amid tension between the president and the religious community.
READ: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/04/20/trump-america-reads-the-bible-verse/89698023007/
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- Kash Patel spars with reporter over Atlantic story that spurred lawsuit
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- 1 day ago
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- FBI Director Kash Patel argued with a reporter who asked about an article in The Atlantic. Patel is suing The Atlantic for $250 million for defamation.
Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/04/20/fbi-kash-patel-sues-atlantic-drinking-false/89698850007/
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- 'We need a new president': NRA convention split on Donald Trump; See gun rights advocates' thoughts
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- 1 day ago
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- An annual National Rifle Association meeting in Houston, Texas, brought an array of opinions from supporters of the Second Amendment when it comes to Donald Trump.
Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/picture-gallery/news/nation/2026/04/18/nra-convention-houston-photo-gun/89679893007/
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- DOJ indicts Southern Poverty Law Center on fraud and money laundering charges
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Federal prosecutors announce an indictment accusing the Southern Poverty Law Center of fraud and funding individuals part of extremist groups like the Ku Klux Klan.
READ: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/04/21/doj-accuses-civil-rights-group-of-funding-kkk-other-extremist-groups/89723041007/
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- Trump to extend ceasefire with Iran just a day before expiration
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- 1 day ago
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- President Donald Trump announced that he would extend the ceasefire with Iran and that he would continue the naval blockade of Iranian ports.
Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2026/04/21/iran-war-peace-talks-trump-vance-updates--live/89710260007/
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- Kash Patel reaction to The Atlantic drinking story: 'I've never been intoxicated on the job'
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- 1 day ago
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- FBI Director Kash Patel reacted on April 21 to questions about his $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic after a story the magazine published – citing more than two dozen anonymous sources – accused Patel of having a drinking problem.
More on Patel's lawsuit against The Atlantic: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/04/20/fbi-kash-patel-sues-atlantic-drinking-false/89698850007/
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- SPLC indictment: DOJ leaders face questions tied to claims of funding KKK, extremist groups
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- 1 day ago
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- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel held a press conference on April 21 to announce an indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center. Blanche and Patel accused the well-known civil rights organization of funding organizations including the Ku Klux Klan.
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- Full Todd Blanche, Kash Patel press conference reveals Southern Poverty Law Center indictment
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- 2 days ago
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- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel held a press conference on April 21 to announce an indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center. Blanche and Patel accused the well-known civil rights organization of funding organizations including the Ku Klux Klan.
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- 'Project Hail Mary' LEGO set launched into the record books. See how
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- 2 days ago
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- A LEGO set inspired by Ryan Gosling's film "Project Hail Mary" set a world record after a near-space launch. See the historic video.
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- Dog rescue has unique fundraiser. See adorable slumber party.
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- 2 days ago
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- Brass City Rescue Alliance participated in the annual “slumber pawty” by projectbella.org, volunteers spent the night with sweet adoptable dogs in their cages.
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- Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns amid disaster aid probe
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Florida Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned as ethics investigators and prosecutors scrutinized alleged misuse of disaster aid funds.
READ: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/04/21/sheila-cherfilus-mccormick-resigns-congress-florida/89714865007/
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- Bobcat quietly stalks and strikes hunter. See chilling video.
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Carson Bender was turkey hunting near Nekoosa, Wisconsin, when he heard soft crinkling in the leaves. He looked over his shoulder only to notice a bobcat slowly inching towards him. See what happened next.
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- Sea lion takes nap on bench full of backpacks. Hear tourists' reactions.
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Tourists laughed as they spotted a sea lion getting on a bench full of their backpacks for its much needed nap time.
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- 'Are you a sock puppet?' Trump Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh questioned on interest rates and more
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- President Donald Trump tabbed Kevin Warsh to replace Jerome Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve.
Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/04/21/kevin-warsh-fed-chair-confirmation-hearing/89713673007/
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- Tucker Carlson apologizes for helping get President Trump elected
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- "I'm sorry for misleading people." On an April 20 episode of "The Tucker Carlson Show," Tucker Carlson apologized for helping get President Donald Trump elected.
READ: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2026/04/21/tucker-carlson-apology-trump-election-brother/89714301007/
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- Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh pressed on independence at hearing
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Senators press Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh on independence from President Trump amid ethics concerns and interest rate pressure.
READ: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/04/21/kevin-warsh-fed-chair-confirmation-hearing/89713673007/
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- Senate hearing live: Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh testifies before Senate Banking Committee
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- President Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh with the assumption that the former Fed governor would be more likely to cut rates than outgoing chair Jerome Powell has been. Trump has repeatedly said borrowing costs should be much lower than they are now.
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- President Trump says he does not want to extend Iran cease fire
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- In an interview on CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” President Donald Trump said he does not want to extend the cease fire with Iran.
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/39yfhv3b
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- Trump’s dispute with Pope Leo XIV could hurt Republicans in midterms
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- 2 days ago
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- Trump’s conflict with the pontiff has divided Catholic supporters and could hurt him politically.
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- Britain marks Queen Elizabeth II's 100th birthday with palace exhibition
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- 2 days ago
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- Britain reflects on Queen Elizabeth II's legacy as a new Buckingham Palace exhibition showcases her life, style and reign to mark her 100th birthday.
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/yc88jexx
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- See moment of a shooting at the Teotihuacan pyramids in Mexico
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- 2 days ago
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- At least one person was killed and 13 injured when a gunman opened fire at the Teotihuacan pyramids in Mexico.
Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2026/04/21/mexico-teotihuacan-pyramids-shooting/89712663007/
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- The pope & Trump: A match not made in heaven | The Excerpt
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- 2 days ago
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- President Donald Trump has been clashing with Pope Leo XIV for weeks now in a rare and increasingly public dispute between a U.S. president and the head of the Catholic Church. The pope has warned against the escalating violence around the world and called for peace and diplomacy. But Trump has pushed back hard, going so far as to call the pope “weak on crime” and falsely suggesting that he supports Iran having nuclear weapons. USA TODAY World Affairs Correspondent Kim Hjelmgaard joins The Excerpt to share his insights.
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- Americans honor lives of children killed in Louisiana shooting
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- 2 days ago
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- After eight children were killed in a mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, locals held vigil to honor their lives. Back in Washington, lawmakers observed a moment of silence.
READ: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/04/19/shreveport-louisiana-mass-shooting/89690138007/
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- US, Cuba hold secret talks as Trump keeps all options on the table
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- 2 days ago
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- A senior State Department delegation traveled to Cuba for secret talks with the Cuban government. One source said they gave Cuba a two-week deadline to release some political prisoners as a goodwill gesture.
Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2026/04/19/us-cuba-two-week-deadline-political-prisoners/89691443007/
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- Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer exits Trump Cabinet amid probe
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer departs the Trump administration following reports of an internal investigation.
READ: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/04/20/lori-chavez-deremer-labor-department-resign/89449300007/
