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Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:36:18 EDT
Mass shooting in Shreveport, La., a case of domestic violence, local authorities confirm
Just 10 days after local authorities in Caddo Parish, La., announced a new domestic violence unit, a father killed eight children, including seven of his own, and injured two women in Shreveport, officials said during a news conference on Monday — ...

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:16:47 EDT
U.K. prime minister says he didn't know Epstein-linked ambassador failed vetting process
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke today about the fact that Peter Mandelson was appointed ambassador to the U.S. despite a recommendation against him receiving security clearance.

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:44:25 EDT
Tim Cook stepping down as Apple CEO, handing reins to hardware leader John Ternus
Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down from the job that he inherited from the late Steve Jobs, ending a nearly 15-year reign that saw the company's market value soar by more than $3.6 trillion US during an iPhone-fuelled era of prosperity.

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:42:48 EDT
What is China's endgame for the war in Iran? | About That
The U.S. war on Iran indirectly opens the door for China to help reshape the world order as the ceasefire deadline looms. Andrew Chang explains how China, Iran's largest oil customer, takes a unique position in this war to become the new 'global grow...

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:39:03 EDT
Why Harvey Weinstein is headed to New York court for the third time
Former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein is scheduled to go back to court Tuesday, in his third New York trial regarding various allegations of rape and sexual assault.

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:51:19 EDT
Israel condemns soldier's desecration of crucifix in south Lebanon
Israel's prime minister, foreign minister and military on Monday condemned the desecration of a crucifix smashed by an Israeli soldier in a southern Lebanese village home to Christians.

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:38:34 EDT
Parody news site the Onion says it has a new plan to acquire Infowars.com
The parody news site the Onion says it has a new plan to acquire the conspiracy website Infowars.com, something it has been trying to do since the site first came up for sale two years ago.

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:09:20 EDT
Japan issues advisory for slightly increased risk of mega-quake in northern coastal areas
Japan issued an advisory Monday for an increased risk of a possible mega-quake in northern coastal areas, induced by a major earthquake earlier in the day.

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:05:57 EDT
How the PWHL is trying to discourage teams from tanking
The Gold Plan, adopted by the PWHL when it launched in 2024, forces teams to try to win after being eliminated from playoff contention. Each win earns the team draft order points toward securing the top pick at the entry draft.

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:11:43 EDT
Kenya's Korir successfully defends Boston Marathon title; Canadian Linkletter posts personal-best time
Defending champion John Korir broke the Boston Marathon course record on Monday, riding a tailwind to a win in two hours one minute 42 seconds, the fifth-fastest marathon of all time. Calgary-born Rory Linkletter ran his best marathon in 2:06:04.

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:10:46 EDT
U.S. singer D4vd pleads not guilty to murder of 14-year-old
The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office said the 21-year-old D4vd, whose legal name is David Burke, was charged with first-degree murder, lewd and lascivious acts with a person under 14 and mutilating a body. His attorney entered not guilty...

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:00:00 EDT
Is a global food crisis looming?
The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has sparked a global energy crisis. Is a food crisis next?

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:13:44 EDT
Bulgaria's Kremlin-friendly ex-president set for landslide election win
A pro-Russian former president, Rumen Radev, is set for a runaway victory in Bulgaria's election and may even secure a parliamentary majority, exit polls showed, potentially ending years of weak coalition governments and altering the European Union m...

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:50:42 EDT
8 children dead after mass shooting in Louisiana, police say
A gunman in Louisiana killed eight children in domestic-related shootings at two different homes early Sunday, police in Shreveport said.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:00:37 EST
Trump offers mixed messages and contrasting outlooks about war in Iran as ceasefire set to end

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 04:00:00 EDT
‘It’s more shouting’: Finland’s president says he’s not exactly a ‘Trump whisperer’
Finnish President Alexander Stubb sat down with CBC News chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton to talk about trade, his relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump and NATO’s role in a shifting global order.

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 04:00:00 EDT
This Japanese town cancelled its cherry blossom festival to stop overtourism. It didn’t work
Fujiyoshida was a sleepy town with a great view — until its cherry blossoms went viral on social media. Now, it’s the latest travel hotspot struggling to find ways to balance tourism with liveability.

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 04:00:00 EDT
Queen Elizabeth’s 'legacy is locked in': 100th anniversary of her birth prompts nostalgia, commemoration
The commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's birth on April 21, 1926, offers what might be considered typical royal recognitions for such milestones. But the moment also offers an opportunity to assess the legacy of Britain’s lon...

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:31:26 EDT
Rat poison found in Hipp baby food jar in Austria, police say
Rat poison was found inside a jar of Hipp baby food, Austrian police said late on Saturday after the product was recalled from 1,500 Spar supermarkets in the country over safety fears.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:52:36 EDT
Gunman who killed at least 6, took hostages in Ukraine supermarket shot dead by police
A gunman who killed at least six people in the streets of Kyiv, Ukraine's capital, on Saturday before taking hostages and barricading himself in a nearby supermarket has been shot dead by police, Ukrainian officials said.

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